A 4-1/2″ clay spade is typically an attachment for a pneumatic or hydraulic paving breaker, featuring a broad, flat blade or spade shape designed to dislodge and break apart compacted earth, clay, or other tough surfaces. The spade allows for efficient material removal when working in areas with dense, stubborn materials like clay, which can be difficult to dig through using traditional methods.
- Design: The 4-1/2″ width of the clay spade provides a wider surface area for breaking and lifting large quantities of material in one strike, which is useful for digging and trenching jobs.
- Applications: The 4-1/2″ clay spade is commonly used in trenching projects to break up compacted earth or clay when installing utilities, pipes, or drainage systems. It is useful in excavation for foundation digging, especially in areas with hard, compacted soil or clay. It is used for breaking up clay or earth surfaces in preparation for laying down new pavement, asphalt, or other materials. In landscaping projects, the tool can help break up hard clay layers to prepare soil for planting or turf installation.
- Material: Made from high-quality, heat-treated steel for enhanced hardness, impact strength, and long-term durability.
- Configurations: 7/8″, 1″, 1-1/8″ and 1-1/4″ Hex diameter shanks with 3-1/4″, 4-1/4″ and 6″ shank lengths.