Jumping in a little late here, but the number and styles of forks that I own is at least equal to shovels!, and my meadow creature is my prized possession. I too have hard pan clay and this tool eats it up almost as fast as my rototiller ( and THAT thing is a beast! ) and actually does a better job all around than my tiller, it goes deeper causes less structural damage to the soil, and once you get the hang of them, they're alot of fun.If I had to start all over again the first purchase I'd make would be another meadow creature, probably the biggest one they have.Over the years I have tried to work with nature and given the climate, soil and general conditions around here, no other tool is tougher, stronger or more useful.
Wow! after proof reading this, I realize that I sound like some kind of Ad-man for the company! But when you try to keep your investment in trees, bushes and perennials alive in the concrete I have for soil this thing can handle it without damaging them. I also own a bullystick B.F.
which also has it's uses especially in established areas, so as far as I'm concerned, if you have the need, you really can't go wrong getting a broadfork.
