Bulldog Shovel

1. What type of shovel is the Bulldog Shovel?
The Bulldog Shovel is a robust, general-purpose digging tool designed for heavy-duty use in gardening, landscaping, and construction. It features a solid forged blade for added strength and durability.

2. What is the blade made from?
The blade is made from solid forged steel, known for its strength and resistance to bending or breaking — even in tough soil or clay.

3. What is the handle made from?
Most Bulldog Shovels come with either a traditional hardwood handle (such as ash) or a fibreglass alternative. Both are designed for comfort, durability, and shock absorption.

4. Is it suitable for digging in hard or compacted ground?
Yes. The forged steel blade and sharp edge make it well-suited for penetrating tough or compacted soil, gravel, and even light rubble.

5. What size is the shovel?
Bulldog Shovels are generally available in standard lengths suitable for comfortable standing use. Blade sizes and handle styles may vary, so it’s best to check product specifications for exact measurements.

6. Is it designed for professional or home use?
Both. The Bulldog Shovel is built to professional standards and is equally valued by tradespeople and home gardeners alike due to its reliability and long lifespan.

7. Is the handle weather-resistant?
Yes. Wooden handles are treated to resist moisture and rot, while fibreglass handles are naturally weatherproof and maintenance-free.

8. Can the blade be sharpened?
Yes. Over time, if the blade becomes dull from heavy use, it can be re-sharpened with a metal file to maintain cutting efficiency.

9. What’s the difference between this and a spade?
A shovel typically has a curved blade and is designed for lifting and moving materials, like soil or gravel. A spade usually has a flatter blade and is used for cutting and edging. The Bulldog Shovel blends strength with a curved shape for versatile use.

10. How long will it last?
With proper care, a Bulldog Shovel can last for decades. Its solid-forged construction and high-quality materials make it one of the most durable tools in a gardener’s shed.

Free local delivery:

We offer free delivery within our local zone (15-17 mile radius of Paddock Wood, including Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells, Edenbridge, Pembury, Sevenoaks, Borough Green, East Peckham, West Malling, Maidstone, Aylesford, Loose, Crowborough, Wadhurst, Lamberhurst, Hawkhurst, Staplehurst and Crankbrook) when you order any size bulk bag.

Our local delivery covers these postcodes: TN1, TN2, TN3, TN4, TN5, TN6, TN7, TN8, TN9, TN10, TN11, TN12, TN13, TN14, TN15, TN17, TN18, TN19, TN20, ME14, ME15, ME16, ME17, ME18, ME19, ME20.

Delivery will be made by a Corker Hiab lorry (with mounted crane). Please enter your postcode in the basket to check if you qualify for free delivery!

Drop Off Delivery

There is a £40 delivery charge for orders without a bulk bag in our local zone. When a bulk bag is added to the cart, the order will qualify for free local delivery and the £40 charge will automatically be removed.

Pallet Delivery

For deliveries outside of our local zone (17-mile radius of Paddock Wood) we send items out via a trusted third-party courier service. The price for pallet delivery outside our zone is £72.00 (2-3 days).

Parcel Delivery

Orders weighing less than 30kg will be sent via a trusted third-party courier service. The price for a parcel under 30kg is £14.40 (2-3 days) and £15.99 (next day).

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