Split handle post hole diggers with special alloy steel blades attached by welding instead of riveting create a durable joint with no rivets to shear off. The fulcrum members are made of heavily constructed, channel-shaped steel – no castings. The diameter of the circle circumscribed by the digger blades is approximately 6 inches. Two bolts hold each handle to the digger head making them easy to replace when necessary. The operating action of the solid handle digger begins with the handles together. The handles are then pulled apart with a side-to-side motion to capture the load. With the split post hole digger, the operator uses a forward and back motion. The split handle design has a wider blade opening which allows for a larger hole to be dug.
Additional Info: Front - Back Motion