Hey everyone! I'm a 5-foot woman weighing about 110 pounds, and I'm looking for a lightweight transfer shovel to help me move 3 cubic yards of dirt into my garden bed. I currently have a long shovel, the Bully Tools 14-Gauge Round Point Shovel, but it's 60 inches long and a bit too cumbersome for the tight space. I'm thinking a square shovel might be more suitable. Any recommendations for shorter, lightweight options would be really appreciated—thanks in advance! I'm based in San Francisco, CA.
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I did a massive job with 7 yards of gravel using a shovel like this one, and it worked out great! Check out the Husky 31 in. Wood Handle D-Grip Plastic Scoop Shovel. It's lightweight and does the trick for moving dirt.
Before I read that you’re in SF, I was thinking a snow shovel might be a good fit! They’re generally lighter and can handle soil well. Maybe look into that if you're not too familiar with snow shovels!
Haha, I really have no idea what a snow shovel looks like! I'll definitely check it out.