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Bellota shovels, spades and forks are used for digging and moving soil, manure, hay and fodder on the farm and in the garden. You will find heads forged in one piece from special steel, stamped shovels with fibreglass handles, food-grade aluminium shovels and anti-twist digging forks for aerating the soil.

Types of shovels, spades and forks

  • Spades (palotes): such as the 5604M forged spade, designed for hard, stony ground, with a crutch handle in varnished beech.
  • Stamped-point shovels: the 3100MFV has a one-piece stamped blade and an extra-long fibreglass handle.
  • Aluminium shovels: the 5522SM is light, easy to clean and made for food use; it is sold without a handle.
  • Forks and bale forks: the three-tine 9013 fork is for hay and manure, and the bale forks are for breaking up bales.
  • Anti-twist digging forks: the HFK1001 aerates the soil and lifts tubers.

How to choose a shovel, spade or fork

  • Material to move: soil and loose materials with a shovel or spade; hay, manure and bales with a fork or bale fork.
  • Ground: forged spades are designed for stony ground and stamped ones for transplanting and shaping.
  • Number of tines: forks and bale forks range from 2 to 6 tines, depending on the material and volume you move.
  • Handle: crutch, ring or long, or no handle so you can fit the one you prefer from the replacement handles.

To compare in more detail, see the guide garden spades, shovels and forks: how to choose.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between a shovel and a spade (palote)?

A palote is a shovel with a narrower blade, designed for transplanting and shaping the ground and, in its forged version, for hard, stony ground.

What is a bale fork used for?

A bale fork is used for breaking up bales. Bellota bale forks are made of forged steel and have 3 to 6 tines.

Which fork is best for hay and manure?

Bellota forks with 3 to 6 tines, such as the 9013, are designed for picking up hay and manure. Choose the number of tines according to the material and volume you move.

Are shovels and forks sold with a handle?

It depends on the model: the 9013 fork and the 5522SM shovel are sold without a handle, while the 5604M spade has a crutch handle and the 3100MFV shovel a fibreglass handle.

Are there shovels for food use?

Yes, Bellota aluminium shovels such as the 5522SM are light, easy to clean and designed for use in food environments.