Surface prep crews reach for an asphalt spade when a scraper blade is no longer enough. The General Equipment 102-1400 is a 5-inch wide spade accessory tool built to bite into asphalt, packed thinset and stubborn adhesive layers that a flat chisel only skates across. It mounts in any demolition hammer that accepts a 1-1/8-inch hex x 6-inch shank, so a contractor already running a hammer for concrete work can switch to asphalt and floor removal without buying a second machine.
This is a consumable working tool, not a machine part. Flooring contractors, concrete restoration crews and municipal maintenance departments typically keep a spare in the truck, because a dull or chipped spade slows a whole crew down and there is rarely a hardware store nearby that stocks a 1-1/8-inch hex accessory.
Built for
- Removing thinset-type materials from concrete after tile demolition
- Cutting and lifting asphalt patches for utility and repair access
- Breaking up compacted adhesive, mastic and mortar beds ahead of a new floor
- General demolition where a narrow chisel is too slow and a full floor scraper is too wide
Why crews choose a forged spade
The 102-1400 is forged from alloy steel rather than cut from bar stock. Forging aligns the grain of the steel with the shape of the tool, which is why a forged spade tends to mushroom at the striking end long before it snaps at the shoulder. On a demolition hammer that fires thousands of blows a minute, that difference is the difference between a tool that lasts a job and a tool that fails halfway through one.
The 6-inch shank length also matters. It seats fully in a standard 1-1/8-inch hex chuck, which keeps the tool square to the work and reduces the sideways rattle that wears out both the retainer and the operator.
Specifications
- Shank: 1-1/8-inch hexagon x 6-inch
- Working end: 5-inch asphalt spade
- Material: forged alloy steel
- Manufacturer: General Equipment
- Manufacturer part number: 102-1400
Frequently asked questions
Will this fit my demolition hammer?
It fits any demolition hammer that accepts a 1-1/8-inch hex shank with a 6-inch shank length. That is the common large-hammer standard, but check your hammer manual or measure the existing steel before ordering, because 3/4-inch hex and spline chucks look similar at a glance.
What is the difference between an asphalt spade and a scraper blade?
A spade is narrow and thick, and it drives down into a material to break it apart. A scraper blade is wide and thin, and it runs along the slab to shear material off. Crews often carry both and switch as the surface changes.
Can I sharpen it when it gets dull?
Alloy steel demolition accessories can be dressed on a grinder to restore the edge. Keep the tool cool while grinding, since overheating can draw the temper out of the working end and leave it soft.
Is this an original General Equipment part?
Yes. Discount Cleaning Products supplies the General Equipment 102-1400 as the manufacturer builds it, not an aftermarket equivalent.
Discount Cleaning Products is an authorized dealer and ships genuine manufacturer parts and equipment, backed by US-based support from people who work with these machines every day. If you are not certain this is the right part for your model, contact us with your model and serial number and we will confirm it before you order.
