What is the specified material for the McLeod tool head?

The head shall be made from carbon steel of designations like 55C8 or 65C6 as per IS 1570 (Part 2), or an equivalent material (Clause 3.1).

What is the standard length of the handle?

The overall length of the wooden handle is specified as 1200 ± 25 mm (Table 1).

How is the tool's performance tested?

A chopping test is performed where the sharpened hoe edge is used to chop a wooden block 10 times without the edge breaking or cracking (Clause 6.2).

What are the marking requirements for the tool?

The tool must be marked with the manufacturer's name or trademark and the batch/year of manufacture. It can also be marked with the ISI Certification Mark (Clause 7).

IS 12805

: 1989

Tool Mcleod for fighting forest fires

CurrentSpecializedSpecificationFire Safety · Fire Fighting

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This standard specifies the requirements for a McLeod tool, a hand tool used for fighting forest fires. It covers the material, dimensions, construction, workmanship, finish, and performance tests for both the tool head and its handle.

Tool Mcleod for fighting forest fires

Quick Reference Values

Handle Overall Length1200 ± 25 mm

Blade Width270 ± 5 mm

Tine Length95 ± 3 mm

Hoe Blade Width100 ± 3 mm

Blade Hardness38 to 45 HRC

Practical Notes

The McLeod tool is a versatile dual-purpose tool, combining a hoe and a rake, essential for creating firelines by clearing flammable ground debris and digging in soil.

Proper heat treatment to achieve the specified hardness (38-45 HRC) is critical for the tool's durability and ability to withstand rugged use without deforming or breaking.

Ensure the wooden handle is free from defects like knots, cracks, and cross-grains as specified in IS 620 to prevent failure during use.