JIM-GEM KBC Planting Bar | Heavy-Duty Alloy Steel Tree Planting Tool for Rocky, Difficult Soil | 39" Long | Blade 4 x 12 Inches | Durable | Reinforced Foot Step
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- Condition
- New
- Weight
- 10 lb
- Color
- Red
- Material
- Alloy Steel
- Style
- Classic
- Grip Type
- Contoured
Features 6
- DESIGNED FOR ROCKY & HARD SOIL The Jim-Gem KBC Planting Bar penetrates tough, compacted, and rocky soil with ease, creating clean planting holes with minimal soil disruption.
- DURABLE CAST ALLOY STEEL BLADE Features a 4W x 12L cast blade made from special alloy steel, ensuring long-lasting durability and resistance to bending or breaking.
- REINFORCED ONE-PIECE FOOTSTEP The footstep and blade are cast as a single piece, preventing breakage even under heavy use, providing reliable performance in demanding conditions.
- STRONG WELDED HANDLE CONNECTION Blade "spike" fits into the handle for added reinforcement, with a strong weld at the handle-blade joint for superior durability.
- OPTIMAL LENGTH FOR LEVERAGE With a 39 total length, the KBC bar offers excellent leverage for reducing strain and improving efficiency during extended planting sessions.
- IDEAL FOR FORESTRY & CONSERVATION WORK A must-have tool for reforestation projects, conservation efforts, and professional tree planting in rugged terrain.
Description
Works best in rocky soil that is difficult to penetrate. The KBC bar will penetrate soil cleanly and easily allowing less dirt to fall in the planting hole. Bar is 39” long. Blade is 4”W x 12”L, 1” thick at top, tapering to a point. Features a cast blade of special alloy steel. Blade and footstep are cast as one piece so footstep won’t break or bend, even under heavy use. Blade “spike” fits into handle to form reinforced joint. Strong weld at handle and blade joint.
Specs 13
| Material | Alloy Steel |
|---|---|
| Color | Red |
| Brand | Jim Gem |
| Item Weight | 10 pounds |
| Style | Classic |
| Handle Material | Alloy Steel |
| Blade Material | Alloy Steel |
| Grip Type | Contoured |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Brand Name | Jim Gem |
| Manufacturer | Forestry Suppliers |
| Material Type | Alloy Steel |
| Style Name | Classic |
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