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Krazy Beaver Tools

Krazy Beaver Tools makes heavy-duty recovery shovels in the USA, named for the beaver-tail shape of the head. NVMOS carries the standard, XL, Mini and Mud Shovel plus mounts, guards, D-grips and Toyota Tacoma bed mounts, for off-roaders who need a shovel that survives real digging.

Based in: East of Denver, Colorado · Made in: USA · Founded: 2013 · Warranty: Covers manufacturing defects · Lead time: In-stock items ship in 24–48 hours

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About Krazy Beaver Tools

Founder Jason is a retired Albuquerque police officer whose job included wilderness patrol and search and rescue. In December 2012 he designed a commercial-grade shovel for off-roaders, and Krazy Beaver Tools launched in 2013. The company started in New Mexico and now operates just east of Denver, building its shovels with American manufacturing partners.

The design is easy to spot at a trailhead: a heat-treated steel head with teeth, a fiberglass handle with a solid reinforcing core where it meets the head, and a removable D-grip that opens up a hollow handle for small supplies.

What we carry from Krazy Beaver Tools

Shovels first: the standard Krazy Beaver Shovel, the XL, the Mini and the Mud Shovel, all in our recovery gear lineup.

Then the ways to carry them: aluminum mount sets, universal mounts, Quick Fist kits, Hi-Lift jack mounts and Toyota Tacoma bed mounts. Smaller bits include shovel guards, replacement D-grips, reflective tape, a 4-in-1 fire starter, gloves, a RotoPax gas-cap wrench and stickers.

How to choose

Match the shovel to the ground you actually dig in, then match the mount to where it rides.

  • Tough ground: the standard 40-inch Krazy Beaver Shovel has a 13-gauge heat-treated toothed head for digging out stuck vehicles in rocky or packed dirt.
  • Mud and sand only: the Mud Shovel uses a lighter 14-gauge round-point blade. Krazy Beaver warns it can collapse on hardened dirt, and doing that voids the warranty.
  • Tight storage: shorter options like the Mini suit ATVs, UTVs and small cargo spaces better than the 40-inch shovel.
  • Mounting: aluminum mount sets come in two stand-off heights (1 5/8 and 2 15/16 inches), so check what clears your rack or bed rail.
  • Raw-steel heads are sold unfinished if you'd rather coat or customize your own.

Lead times & shipping

In-stock Krazy Beaver gear ships from NVMOS in 24–48 hours. For items that ship direct, Krazy Beaver says weekday orders placed before noon go out the same day, with UPS pickup at 1 PM Mountain. Check the product page or our current lead times page, or call.

Krazy Beaver Tools warranty

Krazy Beaver covers its products against manufacturing defects; its warranty page doesn't state a time limit. Damage caused by the user isn't covered, and that specifically includes collapsing a Mud Shovel on hard-packed dirt. Read the full Krazy Beaver Tools warranty summary.

Questions? Talk to a real human

Not sure which shovel or mount fits your rig? Call a real human at (920) 249-7744 or send us a message with your vehicle and what you're trying to do.

Krazy Beaver Tools FAQs

Where are Krazy Beaver shovels made?

In the USA. Krazy Beaver builds its shovels with American manufacturing partners and is based just east of Denver, Colorado.

Why is it called Krazy Beaver?

The shovel head looks like a beaver's tail, and the founder thought it was crazy nobody had patented the design yet.

What's the difference between the Krazy Beaver Shovel and the Mud Shovel?

The standard shovel has a 13-gauge heat-treated steel head with teeth for tough ground. The Mud Shovel has a lighter 14-gauge round-point blade for mud and sand only and shouldn't be used on hard-packed dirt.

How long is the Krazy Beaver Shovel?

The standard Krazy Beaver Shovel and the Mud Shovel are 40 inches overall. The Shorty is about 33 inches, and the Mini is shorter still.

What is the hollow handle for?

The D-grip comes off with a quick-release pin, revealing a hollow section of about 8 inches where you can keep small emergency items.

What does the Krazy Beaver warranty cover?

Manufacturing defects. User damage isn't covered, including using the Mud Shovel on hardened dirt, and the warranty page doesn't state a time limit.

How fast do Krazy Beaver products ship?

In-stock items ship from NVMOS in 24–48 hours. Items that ship direct go out the same day when ordered before noon on a weekday, per Krazy Beaver.