John Deere 10 Tine Ensilage Fork vs Corona 10-Tine Manure Fork

Buy the Corona FK42010 for most buyers. Its 48 in. handle saves your back, the long steel ferrule is the strongest joint here, and the double-varnished ash holds up outdoors. The John Deere is a shorter, wider 10-tine fork with a steel D-grip; it suits tight spaces, scooping into bags or a wheelbarrow, and gloved hands that prefer a D-handle. Owners of both report solid welded heads; the Corona is the better all-day tool for pitching manure and compost.

• Choose the John Deere 10 Tine if you want a compact D-grip fork for scooping into bags, bins or a wheelbarrow and you don't mind bending more.
• Choose the Corona FK42010 if you'll pitch manure, compost or mulch for long stretches and want the longer reach and reinforced ferrule.