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BobinIL
Posted 1/9/2014 09:30 (#3588962)
Subject: Grain scoop shovels



Danville, Illinois		Ok, this is probably a really dumb question but where can I find a decent grain shovel?? years ago we used our scoop shovels for everything, grain, snow, manure. I bought one at our local farm supply store the other day and this thing is the biggest piece of crap I have ever handled. The aluminum seems to be just slightly thicker than aluminum foil. It will barely handle dry grain but flexes so bad it is useless in anything else. Where can I get a decent shovel short of buying old ones at farm sales.
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kneedeep
Posted 1/9/2014 09:42 (#3588987 - in reply to #3588962)
Subject: Re: Grain scoop shovels


Lynd Minnesota		I have seen some better ones longer handles at our local fertilizer plants and coops. Of course they are more money too.
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BobinIL
Posted 1/9/2014 09:46 (#3588994 - in reply to #3588987)
Subject: Re: Grain scoop shovels



Danville, Illinois
kneedeep - 1/9/2014 09:42

I have seen some better ones longer handles at our local fertilizer plants and coops. Of course they are more money too.


I would gladly pay more to get a tool I can use rather that a piece of scrap metal.
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eddiedry
Posted 1/9/2014 09:46 (#3588998 - in reply to #3588962)
Subject: Re: Grain scoop shovels



Wheatley, Arkansas		These are pretty good, even if you run over them.

http://www.amazon.com/Poly-Pro-Tools-Tuffy-Shovel/dp/B000DEN564/ref...

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GWS
Posted 1/9/2014 09:54 (#3589025 - in reply to #3588998)
Subject: Re: Grain scoop shovels


I can vouch for the poly shovels. I'm a dairy nutritionist as well as a farmer, and most of my customers use these shovels now. If you use them for their intended purpose(s), they work better than the cheap aluminum shovels sold now.
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Galen
Posted 1/9/2014 17:25 (#3590076 - in reply to #3588998)
Subject: Re: Grain scoop shovels


NE, KS		+1 on the poly
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daddycal
Posted 1/9/2014 18:11 (#3590200 - in reply to #3588998)
Subject: Re: Grain scoop shovels


Montana		I have some that are made by Union and I like them There is wood in the handle. Google "Union Tools" my wife runs those scoop shovels real nice! :) nothing too good for my wife.
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cih1660
Posted 1/9/2014 20:31 (#3590740 - in reply to #3588998)
Subject: Re: Grain scoop shovels


WI
eddiedry - 1/9/2014 09:46

These are pretty good, even if you run over them.

http://www.amazon.com/Poly-Pro-Tools-Tuffy-Shovel/dp/B000DEN564/ref...



They are good. I have one. The handle is a little short though.
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Indy500
Posted 1/9/2014 09:52 (#3589020 - in reply to #3588962)
Subject: Re: Grain scoop shovels


CND		Acme Electric in Fargo has a really nice one but it is smaller in size but is built like the old ones. Very strong and thick aluminum with a nicely angled handle. $70 bucks
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bob1968
Posted 1/9/2014 10:04 (#3589047 - in reply to #3588962)
Subject: RE: Grain scoop shovels


These are pretty good. www.bullgater.com
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steve c-il
Posted 1/9/2014 10:12 (#3589070 - in reply to #3588962)
Subject: RE: Grain scoop shovels


Central Illinois		These are my favorite mostly because the handles are longer to match my height (6'1"). Local HWI hardware sells them. Steve

http://shop.yo-hoqualitytools.com/category.sc;jsessionid=E2D3328B92...
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JD fanatic
Posted 1/9/2014 10:16 (#3589077 - in reply to #3588962)
Subject: Re: Grain scoop shovels


mw		The farm store in my area carries two different gauges of aluminum shovel, but even the heavier gauge new ones aren't as good as some of the old wore out ones. We got this heavy plastic one that doesn't flex at all, if it had a metal edge it would be perfect.
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aje
Posted 1/9/2014 10:24 (#3589090 - in reply to #3588962)
Subject: RE: Grain scoop shovels



Remsen, IA
I've been happy with these: http://shop.yo-hoqualitytools.com/category.sc?categoryId=3

They have several sizes available and have been lasting well. The ones I've bought are made in USA, don't know if they all are or not.

Aaron
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CVA Farm
Posted 1/9/2014 10:34 (#3589119 - in reply to #3589090)
Subject: Re: Grain scoop shovels



NE S.Dakota		I try to avoid shovel use, but you need to have them around. For vehicles I have been buying old steel coal shovels at auctions. I recently purchased a poly Tuffy, and it is strapped to the back of the cab on my grain truck,perfect size for leveling loads and scooping up spills. I have looked at the aluminum shovels in the stores and I agree, no sense taking those home!
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Reyem
Posted 1/9/2014 11:31 (#3589291 - in reply to #3588962)
Subject: Re: Grain scoop shovels


SW IA		I saw one that looked heavy duty in an Amish catalog. I don't have the catalog anymore but you might find one if you have any Amish nearby.
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arcticcatfarmer
Posted 1/9/2014 12:21 (#3589405 - in reply to #3588962)
Subject: RE: Grain scoop shovels


Tip of the Thumb of Michigan

We bought some really nice heavy duty ones, but heavy is the word.  They are too heavy to use for long periods.  We still grab the old ones for extended use.  Plastic are good too.

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ayrporte
Posted 1/9/2014 18:18 (#3590226 - in reply to #3588962)
Subject: Re: Grain scoop shovels


Eastern Ont		Cant beat a #26 a;luminum grain shovel, have had them all.
Steel will outlast your back
You will out last the plastic one's
Aluminum seem to be a good match
http://www.thefind.com/garden/info-grain-shovel
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sioux
Posted 1/9/2014 18:46 (#3590326 - in reply to #3588962)
Subject: Re: Grain scoop shovels


NW IA		Toolfetch has the heavy aluminum ones for $43 with the 36" handle and .1010 thickness
Al14Wgs-36D Del Dh Alumwester Scoop, 6Ea/Bdl - Union Tools 760-53173
For handling grain, sand, snow and other loose materials and general purpose clean-up
Blade Finish: Etched Finish
Blade Length: 19 3/4 in
Blade Material: Aluminum
Blade Thickness: 0.1010 in
Blade Width: 15 1/4 in
Brand Name: Razor-Back
Handle Length: 36 in
Handle Material: Steel, White Ash
Handle Type: D-Grip
Style: Western Scoop
Wt.: 5.33 lb
Country Of Origin: US
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gene_champ
Posted 1/9/2014 18:57 (#3590369 - in reply to #3588962)
Subject: RE: Grain scoop shovels


NC Iowa		i didn't know you could buy them new. i always got them at farm auctions.
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jd8850
Posted 1/9/2014 21:51 (#3591066 - in reply to #3588962)
Subject: Re: Grain scoop shovels


Roseglen, North Dakota		Someone asked this same question months ago on here; someone recommended Yo-ho. The aluminum is thicker than most shovels, a variety of handles are available and they are surprisingly reasonable--can be purchased in the low $20 range on sale.
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