Burgon & Ball - Large Stainless Groundbreaker Spade – Professional Heavy-Duty Sharpened Tool

Burgon & Ball Large Stainless Groundbreaker Spade – Professional Heavy-Duty Sharpened Tool

The Burgon & Ball Large Stainless Groundbreaker Spade is the ultimate solution for heavy-duty digging in unforgiving terrain. Designed with a unique pointed and sharpened head, this spade is engineered to slice through the most challenging ground with ease. When the blade encounters a stone or root, the specialized geometry deflects the tool to the side of the obstruction rather than stopping dead, significantly reducing physical jar and effort. This professional-grade tool combines immense strength with ergonomic features to protect the user during intensive garden work.

Best For: Gardeners and professionals working in hard-packed, stony, or root-heavy soils who require maximum leverage and a tool that actively assists in soil penetration.

Key Features

• Groundbreaker Pointed Blade: The sharpened triangular head concentrates force at a single point, allowing it to penetrate sun-baked clay and rocky earth far more effectively than a standard square spade.

• Extreme Strength: Tested to a breaking strain of 100kg—82% stronger than the British standard—ensuring this spade can handle the toughest prying and digging tasks without failure.

• Back-Saving Design: Features an extra-long handle to improve posture and reduce the need for deep bending, making it ideal for extended periods of use.

• Premium Socket Construction: An extra-long, double-riveted strapped socket provides superior strength at the most vulnerable joint, while allowing a slight element of flex for durability.

• RHS Endorsed: Officially endorsed by the Royal Horticultural Society and protected by a lifetime guarantee, representing the gold standard in garden tool engineering.

Specifications

• Brand: Burgon & Ball

• Head Dimensions: 28cm long x 18cm wide

• Overall Length: 111cm

• Weight: 1.94kg

• Material: FSC Certified Hardwood & Mirror-Polished Stainless Steel

Ideal For (Uses)

• Breaking New Ground: The pointed tip makes it the perfect choice for establishing new beds in previously uncultivated or compacted soil.

• Trenching in Stony Earth: Ideal for utility work or deep planting where subsoil debris and stones typically make digging difficult.

• Tall Gardeners: The 111cm overall height and longer handle provide a much more comfortable ergonomic experience for taller users.

• Heavy Clearing: Use the sharpened edge to slice through stubborn turf or move past underground obstructions that would bounce a traditional spade back.

Oversized Item Delivery Options

Since oversized items require special handling, we may need to provide a custom freight quote for your order and will contact you with an updated shipping rate.

Available options include:

✔ Delivery to your closest depot for pickup - default method
✔ Direct delivery - requires forklift on site
✔ Direct delivery with tailgate lift truck (extra fees apply)
✔ Forklift loading at our warehouse (no extra charge if you arrange your own freight)
✔ Direct truck delivery (available in Victoria)

Important Notes:

• Shipping costs vary by location and method
• Because of the forklift requirement, delivery to the nearest depot is the default option and will be the method used unless you contact us to request otherwise.

Business Delivery:

• Business delivery is available for commercial customers only
• If you select business delivery and your products are bulky, it is your responsibility to ensure you have appropriate equipment (including forklifts) to unload products from the delivery truck
• If you select business delivery and you are not a business, you risk your product not being delivered and may incur additional fees to retrieve your order
• Business delivery customers must provide a valid business address and contact information
• Additional fees may apply for failed delivery attempts due to lack of appropriate unloading equipment

Let us know your preference, and we'll arrange the best solution for you!

Important Note on Availability & Shipping

Our warehouse serves as our office and logistics centre rather than a retail showroom. Because we ship from multiple locations and manage high-turnover stock, not all items are available for immediate pickup.

Lead Times:

• In-Stock Items: Usually ready for dispatch the same day.
• Supplier-Dependent Items: Usually take 2–8 weeks to arrive, depending on supplier availability. Products from Adloheat may take 8–12 weeks to manufacture—they are made to order in Australia by a small business, and longer lead times reflect the care put into quality.

While we strive for fast delivery, some timelines are subject to supplier availability and are beyond our control. We appreciate your patience as we source the best quality gear for your project.

Biosecurity & Interstate Shipping Restrictions

Due to strict state biosecurity regulations, we are unable to ship some products to certain states and territories:

• Potting Mixes cannot be shipped to Western Australia (WA), the Northern Territory (NT), or Tasmania (TAS).
• Seeds cannot be shipped to Western Australia (WA).

Orders placed for these items to restricted states will be cancelled and refunded. It is the customer's responsibility to ensure that the items being ordered can lawfully be delivered to their state or territory.