Corona AS 90300 All-Steel Round-Point Shovel
The round-point AS 90300 is the broader general-digging choice.
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Corona AS 90310 All-Steel Caprock Shovel
An all-steel shovel with a 10-inch flat-bowl blade, 1-inch lift and 48-inch handle.
Choose this model for open digging work where a flatter blade and steel handle suit the task.
- Good for
- Open digging work where a flatter blade and steel handle suit the task.
- Look elsewhere if
- You want a small tool for planting containers or narrow beds.
- The tradeoff
- The all-steel full-size format is a larger commitment than a light hand tool.
At a glance
- Power source
- Manual
- Material
- Steel
- Handle style
- Long handle
Why it earns a look
- The flat-bowl geometry suits near-vertical entry.
- A closed-back head avoids an open pocket behind the blade.
Where it asks for a compromise
- The full-size tool needs room for both the working stroke and storage.
The blade shape is the reason to choose it
Compare the flat bowl with a round-point shovel before looking at extra features. This one is useful when the work calls for a straighter entry and an open working area. A small planting hole beside roots may be better served by a narrower tool.
Living with it in the garden
Clean the closed-back head after digging.
Keep the handle grip clear of slippery mud.
Which one belongs in your shed?
Your AS 90310 questions
Is the handle steel?
Corona describes an all-steel shovel with a 48-inch steel handle.
How is it different from the AS 90300?
The AS 90310 has a 10-inch flat bowl and low lift. The AS 90300 uses a larger round-point blade.
Full specifications, manuals & sources
Model details
- Full model name
- Corona AS 90310 All-Steel Caprock Shovel
- Amazon ASIN
- B00Q71FVCI
- Handle style
- Long handle
- Material
- Steel
- Power source
- Manual
- Brand
- Corona
Manuals & product information
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Product information checked 2026-10-29. Our assessment uses the linked specifications and manuals; it does not represent a hands-on test. Editorial standards & corrections.