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Small Hand Shovel
£13.99
In stock
SKU
WSS0045
Compact orange polypropylene hand shovel for clearing smaller accumulations of snow and handling winter de-icing materials. The 0.43 kg design gives you more capacity than a small scoop without the size of a full-length snow shovel.
A Small Hand Shovel is a compact polypropylene tool for clearing smaller amounts of snow and handling grit or de-icing material. Measuring 478 x 242 x 264 mm and weighing 0.43 kg, it suits paths, steps and localised winter tasks where a full-length shovel would be excessive.
Best Uses
This Small Hand Shovel is suited to localised winter jobs such as removing snow from steps, short sections of path and entrances, as well as handling grit or de-icing material around storage points. Choose it when you need more shovelling capacity than a small hand scoop but do not require a full-length snow shovel.
Size & Handling
At H 478 x W 242 x L 264 mm, the shovel provides a larger hand-held format while remaining compact enough for close-range work. Its 0.43 kg weight makes it straightforward to carry between storage and the area being treated, particularly for short winter-maintenance tasks.
Practical Winter Outcomes
A compact hand shovel gives you a useful middle ground between a small scoop and full-size snow-clearing equipment, making it easier to deal with localised snowfall or de-icing material without using a larger tool than the task requires.
✅ More practical spot clearing around steps, entrances and shorter sections of path.
✅ Controlled handling of grit or de-icing material close to winter storage points.
✅ A compact option for smaller tasks where a full-length shovel would be unnecessarily large.
Specifications
- Product: Small Hand Shovel
- Material: Polypropylene
- Size: H 478 x W 242 x L 264 mm
- Weight: 0.43 kg
- Colour: Orange
- Temperature resistance: -30°C to +80°C
- Supplied as: Single shovel
Use & Care Guidance
Keep Loads Manageable
❌ Do not overload the shovel with more snow or de-icing material than you can move with good control.
❌ Do not use a compact hand shovel for prolonged large-area clearing where a longer or wider tool would be more suitable.
Use the Right Tool
❌ Do not rely on this shovel as a substitute for larger snow-clearing equipment when substantial volumes need to be moved.
❌ Do not use the shovel outside its confirmed -30°C to +80°C temperature range.
Keep It Ready
✅ Store the shovel close to your winter-maintenance equipment so it can be accessed when localised snow or ice treatment is required.
✅ Remove remaining snow, grit or de-icing material after use and return the shovel to its designated storage position.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Small Hand Shovel best suited to? It is intended for smaller snow-clearing and winter-maintenance jobs where you need more capacity than a hand scoop without using a full-length shovel.
How does this differ from a Snow Hand Scoop? The Small Hand Shovel provides a larger hand-held format for moving snow and winter material, while a compact scoop is better suited to dispensing smaller quantities of grit or de-icing salt.
How much does the shovel weigh? It weighs 0.43 kg, keeping it practical to carry between winter storage points, entrances and other localised work areas.
Can the shovel be used in sub-zero temperatures? The polypropylene shovel has a confirmed temperature resistance from -30°C to +80°C. It should be used within this specified range.
Is this the right shovel for clearing large areas? Its 478 x 242 x 264 mm dimensions make it better suited to smaller and localised jobs. For extensive paths, large car parks or heavier snow-clearing work, a full-length shovel or snow pusher is the more appropriate type of equipment.
Features and Benefits
Features
- ✓ Orange polypropylene construction
- ✓ H 478 x W 242 x L 264 mm hand-held format
- ✓ Lightweight 0.43 kg design
- ✓ Temperature resistance from -30°C to +80°C
Benefits
- ✓ Bright colour helps you identify the shovel quickly among stored winter equipment
- ✓ Provides more working area than a small scoop while remaining compact for close-range tasks
- ✓ Low weight makes carrying and repositioning the shovel straightforward
- ✓ Confirmed sub-zero operating range makes it suitable for use within typical winter temperatures
Related Shovels & Scoops
For tasks that benefit from colour-controlled equipment, the Colour Coded Hand Shovel offers a compact alternative with several colour choices.
When you only need to dispense smaller quantities of grit or de-icing salt, the Snow & Salt Hand Scoop may be the more practical size.
For full-length snow clearance with the added ability to work at compacted surface ice, compare the Multi-Functional Snow Shovel.
Browse the wider range of snow shovels and scoops if you need a different blade or handle format.
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