Description
Move grain, feed, mulch, sand, soil, and other granulated material with the Razor-Back 48 in. Hardwood Handle #10 Aluminum Scoop. The lightweight aluminum #10 western-pattern blade is rust-proof and non-sparking — the standard tool for farms, hardscape crews, livestock barns, and any operation that handles bulk material in volume. Mounted on a 48″ North American hardwood handle for the leverage and reach pros expect from a Razor-Back.
Model: 43127 · Blade: #10 Aluminum, western-pattern ribbed · Handle: 48″ North American hardwood · Vendor: Razor-Back
Why Aluminum?
- Lightweight: the #10 aluminum blade is significantly lighter than steel — you move more material per shift with less back fatigue
- Naturally rust-proof: aluminum doesn’t need wax, oil, or paint — store wet, store dry, it doesn’t rust
- Non-sparking: safe to use in feed mills, grain bins, and around fuel where steel would be a fire hazard
- Western-pattern ribbed blade: the wide, deep blade with stiffening ribs funnels grain and granulated material cleanly — no clumping or sticking after the transfer
Best For
- Grain & feed: shoveling grain in barns, feed mills, and granaries; loading mangers and feed bins
- Fertilizer & granulated material: spreading fertilizer, ice melt, or other dry granulated products
- Hardscape work: moving sand, gravel, decomposed granite, paver bedding material
- Garden & landscape: moving mulch, soil, compost; cleanup after planting and bed prep
- General clean-up: shoveling debris, leaves, snow (light), and farm/construction yard material
- Foundries & fuel handling: non-sparking blade is required spec in some industrial environments
Specifications
- Blade Type: #10 Western-pattern aluminum scoop, ribbed
- Blade Material: Aluminum — lightweight, non-sparking, rust-proof
- Handle Length: 48″
- Handle Material: North American hardwood
- Use: Year-round multi-purpose — grain, feed, fertilizer, mulch, sand, soil, ice melt
- Vendor: Razor-Back (Ames Companies)
Care & Use
- Inspect the handle-to-blade rivets at the start of each season — if they’ve worked loose, set them or replace the tool before they fail under load
- Don’t pry or lever heavy material with the blade edge — aluminum is malleable and will deform under prying loads
- Don’t use as a snow plow on icy paved surfaces — the leading edge can chip on ice; aluminum scoops are best on light, fluffy snow
- Wipe the blade clean of fertilizer or salt — while aluminum doesn’t rust, fertilizer crust on the blade pits the surface over time
- Refer to the Documentation tab below for the manufacturer’s warranty statement