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16 in. D-Handle Drain Spade

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  • Narrow, tempered steel blade for transplanting and digging
  • Foot step for comfort, control and added downward force
  • 15 Year Warranty
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Product Details

The Ames D-Handled Drain Spade is designed for multiple uses with its long and narrow blade. It's the best tool for uprooting and transplanting live trees and shrubs. It can also be used for digging deep holes, cleaning out ditches or trenches and working in tight spaces.
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  • Tempered steel blade for years of service
  • Comfort step for secure foot placement
  • 24 in. North American hardwood handle for strength and durability
  • Poly D-grip for added comfort, control and easy storage
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Specifications

Dimensions: H 47 in, W 7.5 in, D 2.75 in

Dimensions

Blade Length (in.)16 inBlade Width (in.)7.5
Handle Length (in.)24Product Depth (in.)2.75 in
Product Height (in.)47 inProduct Width (in.)7.5 in

Details

Blade MaterialSteelFeaturesCoated Blades, D-Grip Handle
Handle MaterialWoodProduct Weight (lb.)3.84 lb
Returnable90-Day

Warranty / Certifications

Manufacturer Warranty15 year
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Questions & Answers

6Questions
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Q:What is the material of the D-handle? Looks like plastic in the photo.
by|Nov 30, 2023
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A:  Hello, This d-grip handle is made of plastic. Thank you for your inquiry.

by|Nov 30, 2023
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    Q:How do i get a warranty replacement
    by|Oct 26, 2019
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    A:  Yes, I just get one last week, it easy to use.

    by|Dec 19, 2020

    A:  I bought mine last week and handle broke off at base on first use store refuses to take it back or replace it was told to contact Ames customer support but store did not have any phone # or address for Ames BUYER BEWARE!!!!

    by|Feb 23, 2021
      1 found this answer helpful

      A:  Great and comfortable to use.

      by|Apr 19, 2020

        A:  I would suggest calling The AMES Companies, Inc. 1-800-393-1846

        by|Feb 23, 2021
        2 found this answer helpful

        A:  It works great

        by|Feb 18, 2021
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          Q:What does the 15 year warranty cover?
          by|Sep 23, 2019
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          A:  I would suggest calling The AMES Companies, Inc. 1-800-393-1846

          by|Nov 1, 2019

          A:  From Home Depot once you have purchased item and are out the door absolutely nothing at all you are on your own to find the Customer support # and address to Ames to try to get any type of warranty hope this helps BUYER BEWARE!!!!!

          by|Apr 11, 2020

            A:  Warranty covers malfunction or breakage of the shovel

            by|Jun 2, 2021

              A:  Is great, that mean to me that is built to last

              by|Feb 21, 2021
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                Q:What is the total length of this spade?
                by|Jun 13, 2018
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                A:  I retured it before measuring it. So I do not know the lenth of the spade. My estimate is that it is about 12" long.

                by|Dec 2, 2020

                A:  Blade length is 16 inches. Total length is 47 inches.

                by|Feb 23, 2021
                  2 found this answer helpful

                  A:  48 inches.

                  by|Dec 2, 2020

                  A:  The overall length is 47''.

                  by|May 5, 2023
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                    Customer Reviews

                    4.4 out of 5
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                    I PURCHASED THIS DRAIN SPADE FOR PLANTING 1000 TREES AT MY FARM. IT IS UP TO 400 TREES AND STILL...
                    I PURCHASED THIS DRAIN SPADE FOR PLANTING 1000 TREES AT MY FARM. IT IS UP TO 400 TREES AND STILL GOING, HOPEFULLY IT ATTRACTS MORE SPADES TO HELP FOR MY DAUGHTER AND I (AND MY 3 YR OLD GRANDSON) ARE WEARING OUT EVEN THOUGH THE SHOVEL ISN'T. THE SHOVEL EVEN DUG UP A LARGE MILK CONTAINER A FOOT UNDER (THE FARM IS 300 YRS OLD SO WE FIND STUFF ALL THE TIME) SABRINA AND TAYLOR
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                    A relatively light-to-lift spade with a good blade contour. The wider flange for the foot is a bi...
                    A relatively light-to-lift spade with a good blade contour. The wider flange for the foot is a big plus in my mind. Will use it to shape post holes to proper depth and width for 6" by 6" wooden fence braces and 9"+ diameter fence posts for a cattle gate. Blade appears quite durable but I wish the leading edge was sharper. I'll fix that myself.
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                      ......like a spoon for the cake!
                      A very efficient tool. I was skeptical about a trenching with a spade in my dry clay soil; but I was wrong. This tool was like digging a cake with spoon. i do really appreciate it. it is very easy to use; just give a push with your foot, and there it goes down... Nice engineering design behind the manufacturing; and it is made in the USA too!
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                      It helps me plant some bushes that I purchased there. I Thank you for allowing me to carry you all's credit card.
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                      The wood broke where it meets the shovel...
                      The wood broke where it meets the shovel
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                      Response from The AMES CompaniesApr 13, 2023
                      We would like to apologize for your experience. Please email us at help@ames.com to report any current issues with your product so they can be resolved.
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                      Really Good Trenching Spade
                      Like it, but the flared top won't fit between the rollers on my excavater and I use this spade for cleaning off the tracks. I just cut 'um off!
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