--- product_id: 182035445 title: "JIM-GEM KBC Planting Bar | Heavy-Duty Alloy Steel Tree Planting Tool for Rocky, Difficult Soil | 39\" Long | Blade 4 x 12 Inches | Durable | Reinforced Foot Step" brand: "jim gem" price: "920.80 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "Jim Gem" url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/182035445-jim-gem-kbc-planting-bar-heavy-duty-alloy-steel-tree store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # Reinforced one-piece footstep, no breakage 39" length for max leverage 4x12" alloy steel blade, ultra durable JIM-GEM KBC Planting Bar | Heavy-Duty Alloy Steel Tree Planting Tool for Rocky, Difficult Soil | 39" Long | Blade 4 x 12 Inches | Durable | Reinforced Foot Step **Brand:** jim gem **Price:** 920.80 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🌱 Dig Deep, Plant Strong — The Ultimate Bar for Rocky Soil Warriors! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** JIM-GEM KBC Planting Bar | Heavy-Duty Alloy Steel Tree Planting Tool for Rocky, Difficult Soil | 39" Long | Blade 4 x 12 Inches | Durable | Reinforced Foot Step by jim gem - **How much does it cost?** 920.80 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/182035445-jim-gem-kbc-planting-bar-heavy-duty-alloy-steel-tree) ## Best For - jim gem enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted jim gem brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Effortless Penetration in Rocky Soil:** Designed to slice through compacted, rocky terrain with minimal soil disruption, saving you time and energy. - • **Built to Last with Premium Alloy Steel:** Cast 4"x12" blade resists bending and breaking, ensuring your tool stays reliable season after season. - • **Unbreakable Footstep for Heavy-Duty Use:** One-piece cast footstep and blade prevent breakage even under the toughest planting conditions. - • **Optimized 39" Length for Superior Leverage:** Reduces strain and boosts efficiency during long planting sessions—work smarter, not harder. - • **Trusted by Forestry Pros & Conservationists:** The go-to tool for reforestation and conservation projects in rugged environments—join the elite planter community. ## Overview The JIM-GEM KBC Planting Bar is a 39-inch heavy-duty tree planting tool crafted from durable alloy steel. Featuring a 4x12 inch cast blade with a reinforced one-piece footstep and welded handle connection, it excels at penetrating rocky, compacted soils with ease. Ideal for forestry, conservation, and professional planting, this tool offers superior leverage and unmatched durability for efficient, long-lasting performance. ## Description Works best in rocky soil that is difficult to penetrate. The KBC bar will penetrate soil cleanly and easily allowing less dirt to fall in the planting hole. Bar is 39” long. Blade is 4”W x 12”L, 1” thick at top, tapering to a point. Features a cast blade of special alloy steel. Blade and footstep are cast as one piece so footstep won’t break or bend, even under heavy use. Blade “spike” fits into handle to form reinforced joint. Strong weld at handle and blade joint. Review: Works Great, Looks Great and Great Customer Service - Product arrived in great shape, packaged perfectly. Heavy Duty for sure, planting trees on Tuesday. USPS really dropped the ball on delivery, took them almost two weeks once they took custody off it. Had to travel two States 😞 Vendor reached out during this period and they were fantastic, offered refund or replacement. This product is a “TEN” I planted 50 seedling pines today in 3 hours by myself. If you look at the pictures you can see the rocky Missouri soil I was working in. Great Product, used a pick axe last year took two days for 30 trees. Amazing ThankYou Review: Tough enough for rocky soil - We hosted a tree planting workshop on our property, and the pros brought several of these planting tools for the participants to use. It worked well enough in our rocky soil that we decided to get one of our own. It's pretty heavy to carry around, but my 5'2" wife has managed to use it for planting a few dozen Ponderosa pine seedlings. We intend to plant a couple hundred more trees (a big chunk of our property was torched by a wildfire), so this tool will definitely be worth the investment. FWIW, the way the pros told us to use it was to drive it into the ground, pull it toward you to open a hole, drop in the seedling, drive the tool into the ground a few inches away from the seedling, and then lever the original hole closed. ## Features - DESIGNED FOR ROCKY & HARD SOIL – The Jim-Gem KBC Planting Bar penetrates tough, compacted, and rocky soil with ease, creating clean planting holes with minimal soil disruption. - DURABLE CAST ALLOY STEEL BLADE – Features a 4”W x 12”L cast blade made from special alloy steel, ensuring long-lasting durability and resistance to bending or breaking. - REINFORCED ONE-PIECE FOOTSTEP – The footstep and blade are cast as a single piece, preventing breakage even under heavy use, providing reliable performance in demanding conditions. - STRONG WELDED HANDLE CONNECTION – Blade "spike" fits into the handle for added reinforcement, with a strong weld at the handle-blade joint for superior durability. - OPTIMAL LENGTH FOR LEVERAGE – With a 39” total length, the KBC bar offers excellent leverage for reducing strain and improving efficiency during extended planting sessions. - IDEAL FOR FORESTRY & CONSERVATION WORK – A must-have tool for reforestation projects, conservation efforts, and professional tree planting in rugged terrain. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B07ZHLTP7Q | | Best Sellers Rank | #366,856 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ( See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ) #587 in Gardening Shovels | | Blade Material | Alloy Steel | | Brand | Jim Gem | | Brand Name | Jim Gem | | Color | Red | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 115 Reviews | | Grip Type | Contoured | | Handle Material | Alloy Steel | | Is Foldable | No | | Item Weight | 10 Pounds | | Manufacturer | Forestry Suppliers | | Material | Alloy Steel | | Material Type | Alloy Steel | | Style | Classic | | Style Name | Classic | ## Product Details - **Blade Material:** Alloy Steel - **Brand:** Jim Gem - **Color:** Red - **Grip Type:** Contoured - **Handle Material:** Alloy Steel - **Is Foldable:** No - **Item Weight:** 10 Pounds - **Material:** Alloy Steel - **Style:** Classic ## Images ![JIM-GEM KBC Planting Bar | Heavy-Duty Alloy Steel Tree Planting Tool for Rocky, Difficult Soil | 39" Long | Blade 4 x 12 Inches | Durable | Reinforced Foot Step - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51MVrNctN7L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works Great, Looks Great and Great Customer Service *by A***R on March 12, 2026* Product arrived in great shape, packaged perfectly. Heavy Duty for sure, planting trees on Tuesday. USPS really dropped the ball on delivery, took them almost two weeks once they took custody off it. Had to travel two States 😞 Vendor reached out during this period and they were fantastic, offered refund or replacement. This product is a “TEN” I planted 50 seedling pines today in 3 hours by myself. If you look at the pictures you can see the rocky Missouri soil I was working in. Great Product, used a pick axe last year took two days for 30 trees. Amazing ThankYou ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Tough enough for rocky soil *by J***D on July 8, 2024* We hosted a tree planting workshop on our property, and the pros brought several of these planting tools for the participants to use. It worked well enough in our rocky soil that we decided to get one of our own. It's pretty heavy to carry around, but my 5'2" wife has managed to use it for planting a few dozen Ponderosa pine seedlings. We intend to plant a couple hundred more trees (a big chunk of our property was torched by a wildfire), so this tool will definitely be worth the investment. FWIW, the way the pros told us to use it was to drive it into the ground, pull it toward you to open a hole, drop in the seedling, drive the tool into the ground a few inches away from the seedling, and then lever the original hole closed. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nice bar, works very well *by F***H on April 25, 2022* The best planting bar I have ever used is one my grandfather had custom made. This isn't quite as good, but it's well-made and just the right weight. At 6'2", I wish they made a version with a handle just a couple of inches longer, but it still worked pretty well for me. The tool could be improved with a mitered connection from the shaft to the handle. The "pinch and weld" style connection seems sturdy enough, it just doesn't exactly scream "quality." The bottom end, with the step bar all one piece with the weighted spade part, is fantastic - no worries about bending there. I've only planted 40 seedlings so far, but I'm confident this bar will outlast me. ## Frequently Bought Together - JIM-GEM KBC Planting Bar | Heavy-Duty Alloy Steel Tree Planting Tool for Rocky, Difficult Soil | 39" Long | Blade 4 x 12 Inches | Durable | Reinforced Foot Step - Jim-Gem "Planter's Choice Single Round Tree Planting Bag, 12" x 18" - Jim Gem OST Dibble Bar --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/182035445-jim-gem-kbc-planting-bar-heavy-duty-alloy-steel-tree](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/182035445-jim-gem-kbc-planting-bar-heavy-duty-alloy-steel-tree) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-09-29*