Filter by

Availability
Reset
Price Reset
The highest price is £69.29 Reset
Filter and sort

Filter and sort

28 products

Availability
Price

The highest price is £69.29

Shovels

No matching products. Use fewer filters or clear all .

Heavy-Duty Shovels & Digging Tools

The Ultimate Range from Carters & Roughneck

Whether you are moving bulk aggregate, trenching for utilities, or mixing concrete on-site, a standard shovel simply won’t cut it. Our specialized collection of professional shovels brings together the heritage forging of Carters of Sheffield and the indestructible modern engineering of Roughneck.

Designed for contractors, landscapers, and groundworkers, these tools are built to withstand the extreme leverage and abrasive materials of a busy job site.


Shop by Shovel Type

📐 Square Mouth & Taper Mouth Shovels

Ideal for scooping, shoveling out trenches, and mixing materials.

 

  • Roughneck Square Mouth: Features a high-lift blade to reduce back strain and a "Power Ring" connection for maximum head-to-handle strength.

     

  • Carters Taper Mouth: The gold standard for site work. The tapered blade allows for easier penetration into compacted gravel and hardcore.

🕳️ Trenching & Cable Laying Shovels

Precision tools for narrow excavations.

  • Carters Newcastle Drainers: Specifically designed for digging deep, narrow holes and cleaning out trenches with surgical precision.

  • Roughneck Micro Shovels: Perfect for working in tight spaces or digging out material from bulk bags where a full-sized shaft is too cumbersome.

     

🪵 Traditional Forged vs. 🦾 Modern Composite

Choose the construction that fits your workflow:

  • Carters Solid Socket: Forged from a single piece of high-carbon steel. There is no weld to snap, making these the most reliable shovels for heavy prying.

  • Roughneck Fibreglass: Weather-resistant shafts that won't rot, warp, or splinter. Equipped with ergonomic "D-Grips" for comfort during long shifts.

     


Performance Comparison

Feature Carters Shovels Roughneck Shovels
Blade Material Hand-Forged Carbon Steel Heat-Treated Pressed Steel
Handle Options Ash Wood or Polyfibre-Pro Tubular Fibreglass
Best Used For Professional Groundworks & Utilities General Construction & Heavy Landscaping
Key Advantage Unrivaled "Solid Socket" Strength Lightweight & Shock-Absorbing

Built to Outlast the Competition

Cheap shovels fail at the socket or snap at the neck. By stocking Carters and Roughneck, we ensure your gear survives the seasons. From treaded blades that protect your boots to insulated options for utility work, our range covers every professional requirement.

Upgrade your kit today. Explore our full range of round mouth, square mouth, and specialist shovels below.

Buying Tip: For heavy clay or rocky ground, choose a Round Mouth or Tapered blade. For moving loose sand, gravel, or grain, a Square Mouth shovel provides the best scooping volume