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Corona AS 90300 All-Steel Round-Point Shovel

A full-size digging shovel with a 15-inch round-point blade and a 48-inch steel handle.

OUR TAKE

Choose this model for a general digging kit that regularly opens broad planting holes or moves soil.

Good for
A general digging kit that regularly opens broad planting holes or moves soil.
Look elsewhere if
The job needs a tightly controlled trench width.
The tradeoff
The large head is versatile in open ground but crowds confined planting spaces.

At a glance

Power source
Manual
Material
Steel
Handle style
Long handle

Why it earns a look

  • A round-point head combines soil entry and scooping roles.
  • The closed-back head is straightforward to clean.

Where it asks for a compromise

  • It is more tool than a container or close planting job needs.

A first shovel for full-size garden work

The round point is the practical choice when one shovel will move between planting holes and soil handling. It will not replace a narrow trenching head or a post-hole digger, but it covers more ordinary open-ground jobs than those specialist formats.

Living with it in the garden

Wash away soil before it hardens behind the working edge.

Store the long handle clear of doors and paths.

WORTH A LOOK ALONGSIDE IT

Which one belongs in your shed?

Your AS 90300 questions

What is the handle length?

Corona specifies a 48-inch steel handle.

Would the Caprock model do the same job?

There is overlap, but its flatter 10-inch bowl has a different entry angle. Pick the head geometry for the work.

Full specifications, manuals & sources

Model details

Full model name
Corona AS 90300 All-Steel Round-Point Shovel
Amazon ASIN
B00U1RTETU
Handle style
Long handle
Material
Steel
Power source
Manual
Brand
Corona

Manuals & product information

Photo sources

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.

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