10 Best Shovels – 2022 Rating

The shovel is considered the oldest tool. Of course, then they looked different and resembled an elongated stick with a point or something like a modern backing at the end. They were made not only from wood, but also from bones and horns. Today this instrument has become an integral companion of civilization. The machine is still not able to fully replace manual labor, and therefore man continues to improve household tools.

Komsomolskaya Pravda studied the best shovels presented in stores in 2022 and talks about how to choose a tool.

Shovel rating

When compiling the top rating, we consulted with experienced gardeners, farm breeders, and gardeners. Their knowledge and practical skills determined the characteristics by which we selected the nominees:

Purpose;
Materials;
Blade shape;
Reliability of fastening;
Ergonomic handle;
Dimensions, weight;
Ease of use.

The result of the comparative analysis was a top list of 10 positions. Depending on the purpose and design features, we divided it into 4 categories - the best bayonet, scoop, folding, and automobile models. Review monitoring identified the strengths and weaknesses of each nominee.

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We evaluate manufacturers

When choosing the quality of a shovel, you should pay attention to both the materials and the manufacturing company: how well its name is known on the market, where it is located, how long it has been in business, what reviews users of its products give. The price being too inexpensive is alarming: most likely, such a tool was produced by a manufacturer with a dubious reputation or simply by a craftsman who worked “on his knees.” If a product is found to be defective, it will be almost impossible to find such a “craftsman” and bring him to justice.

The best bayonet shovels

If you need tools for digging up the ground, use special digging machines. The blade is made either square flat or curved/pointed, depending on the density of the soil. Having assessed the ergonomics, sharpness, and degree of convenience, VyborExperta identified 3 nominees.

Fiskars Solid 1026686

Bayonet shovel for digging soil, loosening and planting plants. It can also be used to dig a hole or a narrow ditch and load soil onto a cart. Produced by a Finnish company.

The 27.5 cm long blade is made of boron steel, which is wear-resistant, durable, and resistant to impacts and damage. It has good resistance to mechanical loads and ensures easy penetration into the soil. The handle is connected to the blade using a neat welding seam.

The shape of the holder is unusual - curved, this is made for convenient digging. It is made of metal and has a round cross-section. Dressed in a plastic casing, so your hands do not slip while working and the tool is held securely.

The dimensions of the bayonet are 27.5x19.5 cm, the metal thickness is 1.5 mm. The handle has a plastic handle that provides a comfortable grip. Suitable for use with or without gloves. The total length of the instrument is 116 cm, weight 1.89 kg.

Advantages:

Versatility;
Good wear resistance;
Easily penetrates the soil;
Ergonomic grip;
The presence of a non-slip handle;
Inexpensive.

Flaws:

Weight;
No factory sharpening.

After sharpening, the tip of the bayonet easily cuts into the ground. The tool can even be used as a crowbar when dealing with hard soil such as loam. Under such operating conditions it will not bend.

Tsentroinstrument Kuzbass 1545

An all-metal bayonet shovel with a handle from a Russian manufacturer can be used not only in garden beds, but also in construction work. A distinctive feature is the presence of teeth on the blade.

The 30 cm wide canvas is cast from metal, the welds are smooth and professional. There are serrations along the edges that make it easy to cut down tree roots and large weeds. The factory sharpening is sharp, the blade easily penetrates the ground, even if it is quite hard. The design is a little heavy, but easy to use.

The advantage is that the blade is located at a slight angle to the handle, so it can combine the convenience of a bayonet and shovel. The length of the handle is 90 cm, the total length of the product is 120 cm.

The handle is also metal and rigid, so you don’t have to worry about it breaking off from the holder. It is an additional power lever, so digging the earth, if available, is much faster and more convenient.

Advantages:

All metal construction;
The presence of teeth on the blade;
Factory sharpening;
Can be used as a shovel;
There is a handle;
Wear resistance.

Flaws:

Weight.

When working with such a model, when digging small-area holes, it is better to stick it not strictly vertically, but at a slight inclination towards the center of the recess. The working technique becomes different, but you can get used to it.

Shrew 0111-CR

The bayonet shovel has a simple design and can be used both on a summer cottage and where it is not possible to use construction equipment. Country of origin: Russia.

The 23 cm wide canvas is made of spring steel, which has a high limit of elasticity, endurance, and the ability to resist brittle fracture. The blade is pointed, has a drop-shaped shape, and there are 3 stiffening ribs on the surface of the blade. The total length of the structure is 120 cm.

The handle is made of sanded birch, smooth, without a single knot or hook. The fit on the cone is good, it is comfortable and pleasant to hold in your hands. It has a small angle of inclination, which allows for use as a shovel.

The handle has a plastic handle, designed in such a way that the hand is in a natural position during operation. The weight of the product is 1.5 kg, suitable for use by women and elderly people.

Advantages:

Simplicity of design;
Quality of materials;
There is a factory sharpening;
Good grinding of the handle;
Small angle of inclination;
Weight.

Flaws:

Not suitable for hard soils;
The need for periodic sharpening.

The presence of a D-shaped handle allows hanging storage. If the tip is dull, the work will be much more difficult, so periodic sharpening is necessary.

If you really dig, do it with convenience!

Man differs from animals in that he knows how to compensate for his imperfections with his head.
Is it inconvenient to dig the ground with your hands? So we need to invent a shovel! And, even though modern shovels have gone very far from their primitive prototypes, the task they face is the same. The best shovels - for digging soil, for clearing snow, bayonet and shovel - are presented in our rating, compiled based on reviews from experts and customers. What do we really need from a shovel? Reliability, convenience and at the same time a reasonable price - in fact, these are the criteria that “Price Expert” traditionally uses in most of its ratings, and according to which cheap goods with their disadvantages also “have the right to life,” if this is not entirely frank trash.

Let’s immediately decide on the directions for searching for the “best shovel of 2021”: firstly, let’s remember about summer residents for whom storage dimensions are not particularly important (they can put a shovel after work anywhere), and let’s talk about bayonet and scoop shovels with durable solid handles . Then tourists, fishermen, hunters will line up - all the people who also have to dig the ground, but also need to carry the tool with them often for a long time and on their own two feet. Therefore, folding shovels made of lightweight materials will be used - but therefore the requirements for their strength will become the subject of even more careful study. For motorists, the first item of interest will be medium-sized shovels or, again, folding ones (in case the shovel “lives” not at home or in the garage, but in the trunk): every night of snowfall can give a reason to warm up in the morning by digging out the exit for your car .

The best shovels

The second subsection of the rating presents selectable models with a curved blade, bent edges for convenient collection of earth, building materials, mixing solutions, etc. When choosing nominees, Vyborexperta.ru focused on strength, ergonomics, and ease of loading and unloading.

Stalk, rail steel

A shovel made of rail steel is designed for selecting soil, as well as other building materials. It can be used with a bayonet, which provides a deepening in the hole, and a scoop for clearing the bottom. Country of origin: Russia.

The 23x27.5 cm canvas is made of rail steel that undergoes double hardening, the purpose of which is to reduce the amount of volatile carbon in the metal, thereby ensuring strength. It is a flat rectangular shape with curved side sides. It does not require sharpening, as it does not cut into hard materials.

The presence of 3 stiffening ribs helps to increase service life. The metal pipe handle is firmly attached to the blade by welding. At the end there is a plastic handle. The total length of the product is 120 cm, weight 1.5 kg.

Advantages:

Reinforced design;
Ergonomic handle;
Quality of material;
Comfortable weight;
Does not sharpen;
Good grip area.

Flaws:

The color fades over time.

This model is multitasking, as it can even be used to collect garbage when sweeping. After use, it must be placed in a dry place, having previously removed adhering dirt to avoid early deterioration.

Sibrtech 61622

This Russian-made universal shovel is well suited for tourists and travelers. Can be used for household needs, snow removal, loading and unloading operations, digging soft soil.

The 26x20.5 cm bucket is made of durable aluminum alloy, quite rigid and well protected from high temperatures. The advantage of the model is fire safety. Rectangular shape with stiffening ribs. The design with a total length of 64 cm has a curved handle and canvas.

Dimensions allow transportation in a car without taking up much space. The holder and handle are made of special nylon, which does not cause fire or smoldering if a spark hits it.

Thanks to these characteristics, it is permissible to use it for completing fuel tankers and vehicles transporting fire hazardous cargo. Suitable for working in low temperature conditions, frost resistance is up to -60 degrees.

Advantages:

Versatility;
Bucket material;
Resistance to low and high temperatures;
Compact size;
Transportability;
A light weight.

Flaws:

Not suitable for clearing large drifts.

One of the advantages is its light weight - only 0.44 kg, which contributes to comfortable work without unnecessary fatigue or overexertion. The coating of the handle and handle does not injure the palm, even if the hands are not protected by work gloves.

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Best folding shovels

The third category of the top contains the best folding models according to VyborExpert for comfortable transportation and storage. You can take them with you when traveling to the country, on hiking trips, or carry them in the trunk of a car for different occasions. The review includes compact, lightweight, but durable products.

Xiaomi Nextool Shovel

A multifunctional shovel from a Chinese brand will help tourists and military personnel in any situation, especially in extreme conditions. With its help, you can not only dig the ground, but cut tree branches, unscrew screws, and open bottles.

The working part, 15.8 cm wide, is made of 20Cr13 stainless steel. The metal thickness is 2.5 mm, the material is hardened to a hardness of 45 HRC. It has a high degree of fracture resistance, corrosion resistance, and is easy to sharpen. Attached to the handle using a bolt (hexagon and wrench included).

The handle is made of high-quality aluminum, capable of withstanding a load of about 1800 kg. Its surface is anodized, ribbed inserts provide a reliable and comfortable hold in the hands.

The handles are built-in: a compass, a screwdriver (flat-head, Phillips), a flint and a whistle. The holder consists of 4 parts and is foldable. In the assembly, each of them is securely screwed together. The tool is 100 cm long and weighs 2 kg and is easy to transport and store.

Advantages:

Multifunctionality;
Full set;
Working part material;
The presence of a compass, whistle, flint, screwdriver;
Ease of storage and transportation;
Availability of a bag and a cover for the blade.

Flaws:

Without factory sharpening;
Price.

The manufacturer provides a protective case for the blade, as well as a bag for the entire tool, into which it fits compactly when disassembled. In the middle of one of the parts of the handle there is a glass breaker with which you can break bottles.

Fiskars Quality 1000621

Fiskars tourist shovel for digging, a practical tool for traveling. Suitable for motorists to dig out a car from snow or mud; in emergency cases, you can even cook lunch on it.

The working part is made of stainless steel, the advantage of which is its high rigidity. The material does not rust and is easy to sharpen. The shape of the tool is pointed, the weight is light - a little more than 1 kg, the length of the product is 59 cm. Such parameters guarantee comfortable operation.

The handle, 21 cm long, folds relative to the blade, and the handle folds relative to the handle. The kit includes a canvas case for safe storage and transportation. The length when folded is 25 cm.

Advantages:

Structural strength;
Compact dimensions;
Availability of a durable case;
Used as a hoe;
Handle for emphasis;
Anti-corrosion properties.

Flaws:

Price;
Earth sticking to the blade.

The blade is attached to the holder using a bolt; the structure can be folded and fixed at any angle. Thus, the model can be used as a hoe.

Sog Entrenching Tool F08

A mining shovel from the American brand “Sog” will come in handy during hiking trips, picnics, car trips, as well as minor gardening work. Can easily handle dirt, sand, and snow.

The 18 cm long blade is made of durable carbon steel, characterized by easy maintenance, high hardness, and increased wear resistance. Drop-shaped with a sharp tip. One side is equipped with a serrated blade that can be used to cut branches or chop down small trees.

The handle is made of metal. The triangular, well-designed handle with a good grip does not slip during operation. The design with a total length of 46.4 cm and a weight of 0.7 kg is foldable and can be conveniently transported in a backpack or car glove compartment.

Advantages:

Universal application;
Easy to care for;
Increased wear resistance;
Serrated blade;
Ergonomic handle;
Compact sizes.

Flaws:

Fragile case.

The instrument is supplied with a nylon case, fastened with a clasp. The blade with the holder is secured with a bolt. The design can be fixed at any angle, which adds practicality to use.

Bayonet

This is the most important element of the entire structure, since it is what indicates to a person the area of use of the tool. If you choose a cheap option, you should be prepared for the product to break after the first season.

The form of execution is understandable to every person, but few people pay attention to the material.

Steel

This raw material is the most common, but this does not indicate the quality of workmanship. Because today, to reduce the cost, various impurities are used, which reduces the hardness of the material. When purchasing, it is important to pay attention to the grade of steel.

Low carbon. The advantage is low cost, but that’s where the advantages end. When performing active work, the product will quickly break and bend. Therefore, the instrument will not last even a season. In addition, most users do not like this option due to the fact that dirt constantly sticks to the working part.
Rail steel is durable and highly resistant to wear. For production, old rails are used that are no longer used on the railway. Despite the long period of operation, there is one significant drawback - high weight. Therefore, the product may not be suitable for some users.
Stainless steel is a popular material that is best used in harsh environments. For example, most buyers purchase the product to dig up saline soil. The product does not rust for a long time and is easy to sharpen. The only drawback is the high cost.

Titanium options

A high-quality bayonet that is impressively durable and will not allow soil to stick to the work surface. The only drawback of the design is its high hardness, which is why, under load, the main element will gradually begin to deform, and sometimes even break completely. In addition, many buyers do not like the product due to its high price.

To save money, paint or a special powder coating is applied during production. The main purpose of this element is to prevent the process of corrosion and the constant adhesion of lumps of dirt.

Wood and plastic

Budget options that won’t help in the summer, but in the winter they can help you quickly remove snow. Cheap rocks or polymers are used in production. Because the use of more expensive raw materials leads to an increase in the cost of the product.

Choosing the right cutting

Of course, for many this attribute will not seem so important. However, you should also pay attention to it; this will help you choose a reliable and durable option that will last for several years and will not break due to high loads. Three materials are commonly used for manufacturing:

Tree;
Metal;
Plastic or carbon fiber.

Wooden cuttings

A classic design that is suitable for frequent use. A tool with such a handle is inexpensive and has fairly good quality characteristics. Another feature is that a person can work even in winter, his hands will not freeze. If the length is not satisfactory, then the user just needs to file off the excess. And if the material becomes unusable, replacing it will not be difficult.

But there is also a downside - high mass. Therefore, most buyers can avoid this item, preferring modern designs. We also must not forget that wood, especially if stored improperly, begins to deteriorate quickly.

If a buyer is looking for a good, but inexpensive option, preference should be given to models made of pine. This tool has good quality properties and is suitable for performing a small amount of work. However, it should be remembered that if you plan to carry out a large number of operations, then it is better to refuse such a purchase.

Also, when choosing, attention is paid to the external part. It should be well polished and not have any burrs. Chips and cracks are not allowed, because under significant load this will lead to immediate breakage of the handle.

To protect the material from rapid rotting, some manufacturers apply varnish or paint to the surface. But it is better to carry out these operations yourself, because under the layer of outer covering there may be low-quality material that will deteriorate after the first summer season.

Metal

Aluminum or steel is used to make cuttings from this raw material. It is important to understand that the inside is completely hollow. The shape can be either round or rectangular.

The advantage of this design is reliability for the entire period of use. In addition, when purchasing aluminum models, a person receives the additional advantage of light weight. The only drawback of the design is the impossibility of working in winter, since the hands will start to freeze from the metal.

Stores sell metal cuttings in three popular sizes. At the same time, the cost for each is quite high. Therefore, it is better not to buy such products unless necessary, since the expenses will not pay for themselves soon.

Carbon fiber

It is a composite material that stands out from the rest due to its good strength characteristics and also has a low weight. However, the price for this product is much higher than for wood.

Plastic cuttings

Light weight and low price are the main advantages of this specimen. Plastic has no other advantages. It is better to use such products for minor work in the garden, as the product will not withstand even an average load and will break. Therefore, the disadvantages of such a specimen are fragility and low service life.

When selecting a cutting, you should not forget about your own height and select a model based on this parameter. It is best when the shovel is 10 cm below shoulder level, while its diameter is 4 cm. If you choose the product incorrectly, then a person will quickly get tired of even small work.

The best car shovels

The last section is the best folding travel shovels according to VyborExpert with high purchasing power. These are folding (telescopic) structures of compact size, lightweight, an excellent help for hunters, fishermen, tourists and lovers of active recreation.

NN MI 61425

Russian-made labor tools are intended for multi-purpose use in field conditions. Used by tourists, hunters, fishermen, participants in various expeditions, it combines the properties of a bayonet and an ax.

The canvas 19x14.5 cm is made of carbon steel coated with powder enamel. The shape of the bucket is pointed, the edges of the blade are sharpened, it easily chops branches and breaks off ice, and can cut wire. The working part width of 14.5 cm allows it to be used even in extreme cases as a paddle.

The hardwood handle has no knots or jagged edges. Using this device, you can cut down a tree, prepare a fire pit, and also work effectively in a confined space. Length shortened to 58 cm, weight 0.6 kg.

Advantages:

Various areas of application;
Anti-corrosion properties;
Can be used as an axe;
Light weight;
Compact dimensions;
Inexpensive.

Flaws:

Non-folding design;
No protective case.

The instrument requires careful care. Monitor the connection between the working blade and the handle. After use, clean the canvas from any remaining soil. Store in dry places, tint the cuttings periodically.

Bison 4-39441

A mining tool from the Russian brand “Zubr” is suitable for digging hard soil and cutting the roots of bushes and trees. It will be an indispensable aid on a hiking trip, as well as for car enthusiasts when they find themselves in extreme conditions.

Durable blade 14.5x19cm is made of stainless steel, hardened, and not subject to corrosion. Factory sharpening lasts a long time. Compact dimensions (total length 55 cm, weight 0.7 kg) allow for transportation in the trunk of any car. A piece of hard ash wood with the brand name burned into the surface.

The varnish coating of the holder provides reliable protection from moisture and increases service life. Attached to the base of the working part using one self-tapping screw. A protective case with a nylon clasp helps you carry it on your belt.

Advantages:

Compact size, light weight;
Strength of the working part;
Anti-corrosion properties;
Availability of a carrying case;
There is a factory sharpening;
Inexpensive.

Flaws:

The design does not fold;
Weak fastening between the holder and the blade.

This model can be used as a bladed weapon for hunting. The center of gravity is chosen in such a way that the swing and strike are easy, while causing maximum damage.

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How to choose a shovel

Our goal is not only to show you the top models of the current year, but also to outline the criteria by which you can independently choose which shovel to buy for personal use. Tools should be assessed based on their purpose, materials, blade and handle fastening, and ease of use.

Purpose

According to their purpose, such instruments are divided into several types:

bayonet - intended for digging up soil, a square blade for dense layers, a curved blade for gardening, a pointed tip for loose soil and planting;
scoop - a scoop-shaped canvas with a bend at a certain angle and folded edges, which is convenient for cleaning holes, mixing solutions, collecting bulk materials;
garden shovel - combines the functions of the first two varieties, intended for digging medium-density soil and cultivating a large part of the site.

These are not all the varieties that are offered for sale. There are products for collecting snow, root crops, sand, rock, etc. New models involve a folding design, multifunctional use, including in the field of tourism.

Material

The classic version uses steel with carbon impurities to increase strength; it’s even better if it’s a titanium model, which is lighter in weight but more expensive. The average option in terms of quality and cost is rail steel. The presence of stiffening ribs guarantees durability.

A lot also depends on the material of the cutting. If it is wood, then it must be sanded with a protective coating. New modern models use fiberglass, light alloy metal, and fiberglass. For a comfortable grip, a plastic or iron handle is added.

Blade and handle fastening

If a wooden handle is used, the blade is usually attached using self-tapping screws. There should be at least two, even better three. Evaluate the garden tools in use, whether there is any play, how tightly the parts are connected to each other.

Convenience

To evaluate ease of use, try some digging. If the bucket sag, this indicates the use of thin steel and fragility. You can also knock on the ground; the louder the sound, the better the quality of the product. Also consider the weight of the structure and the ergonomics of the handle.

Types of shovels for digging soil in the garden

For digging the ground, a bayonet shovel is used, which is a tray (bayonet) attached to a handle at an angle of 180°. The range of these garden tools is quite wide; they differ in several parameters.

A shovel is a hand tool for working (digging, clearing, carrying) with soil, which is a tray (canvas) mounted on a handle (handle).

In ancient times, the tray (or, in other words, the blade, bayonet) of a shovel was made of wood, bone (from a shoulder blade), elk antler, etc., along with the handle. Later, a shovel for excavation work began to be shod with iron for strength, and then an all-metal tray appeared. The second obsolete Russian name for a shovel is “spade”. Derived from “to step in, step on with your foot,” that is, pressing on a metal bayonet with your foot.

Wikipedia

The soil in the vegetable garden is usually dug with a bayonet shovel.

Blade material

The working part of the shovel (bayonet, blade, blade, tray) can be made of various materials:

Steel shovels are the most popular and inexpensive

Simple steel shovels are coated with Teflon

Stainless steel shovels are often of poor quality

Titanium shovel is lightweight and durable

The rail steel shovel is particularly durable

From personal experience I can say that titanium shovels are the most convenient, but also expensive. It is impossible to leave such a tool unattended for a long time, since it attracts various people who like to rummage around their summer cottages and garden plots.

To reduce weight, holes are cut in the bayonet

Video: choosing a shovel by sound

Blade shape

According to the shape of the working part of the shovel there are:

The rounded blade is classic

The rectangular blade is suitable for digging loose soil, for example in a greenhouse

A toothed shovel is suitable for rocky soil and cutting plant rhizomes

A pointed shovel is easier to dig in heavy, hard soil.

Recently, a new type of garden shovel, the so-called American shovel, has become increasingly popular, the working part of which is represented by a shallow, slightly concave bucket (shaped like a scoop or spoon). The handle in them is not parallel, but at a slight angle. This design allows for less bending, which makes digging easier.

The American shovel is a cross between a pick-up and bayonet shovel

Handle material

The shovel holder, that is, the handle, can be made from the following materials:

Most often, shovels have wooden handles

A shovel with an aluminum handle is very light

Fiberglass cuttings are very light and durable, but expensive

Metal shovel handles are durable and heavy

In stores you can find shovels with a telescopic adjustable handle (usually made of composite materials), which allows you to adjust the length of the shovel to a person’s height. But the presence of additional movable joints makes such a tool not very durable.

Telescopic handles are not very durable

dimensions

The dimensions of the working blade can vary in the following ranges:

The bayonet of a shovel can have different sizes

The height of the cutting is most often from 110 to 160 cm.

Video: what types of shovels are there?

Which shovel is better

Once you have become acquainted with the nominees of the Vyborexperta.ru rating and the selection parameters, it will be much easier to buy just one. Once again comparing the features of each product in the top, it is worth paying attention to several positions:

Center tool Kuzbass 1545 - an all-metal product with a handle, a serrated blade, factory sharpening, bayonet + scoop variety;
Stalk (Stalk), rail steel – reinforced shovel rail with 3 stiffening ribs, good gripping area, ergonomic handle;
Xiaomi Nextool Shovel is a folding, multifunctional model with a complete set, compass, whistle, flint, screwdriver;
Fiskars Quality 1000621 - practical summer cottage equipment for camping conditions with a handle for support, also used as a hoe;
Bison 4-39441 is a sapper tool with a durable blade and factory sharpening, compact, lightweight for easy transportation and storage.

All products presented in the list for digging soil and other purposes are distinguished by their reliability, durability, ease of use and reasonable prices. Which model to choose is up to you to decide, taking into account your personal needs and preferences.

Kinds

This inventory is divided into several types:

Garden, tourist, universal;
With two, three and 4 nozzles;
Folding, collapsible;
Stainless steel, titanium, aluminum.

Each option is interesting in its own way and has its own scope of application. A tourist who prefers to travel to extreme places cannot do without a lightweight aluminum folding shovel with a knife and ax attachment.

For a gardener, such qualities as reliability and durability are more important, and therefore he will give preference to equipment made of steel or titanium with the necessary set of attachments.

What does depth depend on?

SNiP lists some factors that influence the determination of depth, which must be taken into account when immersing a water line in the ground, these include:

The depth of the caisson well above the source of water intake. This factor influences the location of the point of entry of the pipeline into the ground through the walls of the caisson; usually the pressure pipe is mounted as close as possible to the bottom surface.
The degree of ring rigidity of the pipeline material affects its resistance to soil pressure on the walls, which can lead to damage to the pipeline. The factor must be taken into account when laying plastic water pipelines of large diameters, the maximum depth of which does not exceed 8 meters.
Soil characteristics (loose, clayey, rocky), presence of vegetation, presence and level of groundwater.
Installing thermal insulators or electric cables for heating water inside pipes or outside a water supply system can significantly reduce the depth; in this case, complex calculations are required to accurately determine it.
The location of the point of entry of the external main into the house through its foundation - the lower it is, the greater the depth of the water supply.
Water temperature at the water intake source.
The climatic conditions of the region are the lower temperature limit in winter and the highest temperature in summer, the amount of precipitation.

Rice. 3 Map of soil freezing in Russia

Advantages and disadvantages of digging trenches yourself

In order to choose a trench digging method, you need to analyze the advantages and disadvantages of each of them. Using a shovel to dig trenches has several significant advantages. The cost of a shovel is much lower than renting a tractor.

Manual equipment for digging drainage trenches in drainage areas

A trench dug by hand is smooth and neat, while a tractor pulls out a lot of excess soil, which can cause the width and depth of the trench to increase. In the future, this leads to unplanned consumption of building materials (sand, cement, etc.). And also the tractor is not able to dig trenches with right angles, which again forces you to waste additional building materials.

Manual digging allows you to monitor the straightness of the trench. The tractor can dig a crooked hole, which then still has to be leveled manually.

But a shovel is seriously inferior to a tractor in such an aspect as time spent. To dig a trench under the foundation of an average-sized house, a tractor will take about five hours. Not to mention that using a shovel will require significant physical effort.

Therefore we can conclude that:

digging with a shovel allows you to dig a smooth trench of the same depth and width, while a tractor digs a crooked hole;
using a shovel will save a lot of money (according to the roughest estimates - from 20 to 25 thousand), since renting a tractor is not cheap;
when using a tractor, you will have to spend money on additional construction materials, since excess soil is removed during work;
When using special equipment, digging a trench will take much less time and effort than when working manually.

What tools will you need?

You can do a puncture under the road yourself. Before starting work, you must prepare the following set of materials and tools:

apparatus for performing welding work and a grinder;
sledgehammer;
steel reinforcement or rods, the diameter of which must be 25 millimeters or more, and the length must exceed the width of the road by ten centimeters;
cuttings of steel pipe of the required diameter and the same length as the rods;
pump with a plastic tube with a diameter of 12 millimeters;
a barrel designed for two hundred liters;
funnel with a two-meter hose.

In addition to tools, you will need remarkable physical strength and patience.

How to dig a trench for water supply or laying cables with your own hands

Very often in a garden plot or vegetable garden there is a need to lay a water supply or cable.

Digging a trench manually with a shovel is difficult and time-consuming; ordering an excavator is expensive and troublesome. We offer readers an original solution to this problem.

DIY trench

First, we drill holes (diameter 12-15 cm, depth depends on the specific case) at a distance of 3-5 m from each other along the line of the future trench.

When drilling, add water to the well. We lower metal containers into the wells that have longitudinal cuts approximately equal to the width of the trench. The diameter of the tanks is slightly smaller than the diameter of the wells. Then, using a narrow hoe with a strong and long handle, we rake the earth along the line of the trench and dump it into containers. We periodically lift the containers up to free them from the soil (Fig. 1).

In sandy soil, working on a trench (excluding time for drilling wells) 5 m long and 10 cm wide at a depth of 60-80 cm takes 30 minutes, drilling a well 1.3 m deep takes 20-30 minutes.

DIY trench tools

We make the tools to perform this work with our own hands.

First of all, we make a drill.

For this we will need: a steel pipe 50 cm long and 12-15 cm in diameter, a metal rod 70 cm long and 14 mm in diameter, a 1/2 inch water tee, a steel plate 20 x 20 cm and 3 mm thick (Fig. 2) .

In the steel plate and tee we drill holes with a diameter of 16 and 14.5 mm, respectively. We cut the pipe in the lower part at an angle of 50° to half the diameter, and in the upper part we make recesses for installing a tee with a rod.

Next, we hammer the steel plate into the pipe slot so that the hole in the plate coincides with the axis.

We insert the rod into the hole in the plate, put a tee on it, and place the tee itself in the recesses of the pipe. Using welding, we connect the structure into one whole.

After this, we cut off the protruding parts of the plate and the part of the pipe below it. And on the reverse side we cut out a technological window in the pipe (about three-quarters of the length and half the diameter of the pipe) and get the design of the drill.

Then we add a rod to our design, which we screw into the tee. And we screw a cross with collars onto the bar. This design allows you to add additional rods.

We make a hoe from a pipe with a diameter of 50 mm, cutting it along the axis. The length of the hoe handle should be more than 2 m.

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