> > Pitch forks have 3 tines, manure forks have more 4-6 tines, if it looks > like a scoop shovel with tines, it's a silage fork. I agree, except around here it is called a "cob fork". I bought a new one a few years ago, and the tines are not tapered enough. Hard to use that thing. Next good one I find at auction will be mine. Ron Cook Salix, IA