De-Rocking a field

[psj12]

Is there a mechanical method of removing rocks from tilled soil (pto powered?)? What would the machine be called and where would one be obtained?

 

[DeeDubya]

I once thought the old Oliver cotton strippers were designed for this purpose as they scooped up the rocks and put them back in the trailer with the cotton. :confused2:

 

[GreatWhitehunter]

It depends on the size of the rocks. A harley rake will windrow them to one side and of couses a skid steer mounted rockhound will collect them. But it depends on the size and scope.

Matt

 

[DeeDubya]

Rotoveyor - Big, expensive

 

[sweettractors]

Is there a mechanical method of removing rocks from tilled soil (pto powered?)? What would the machine be called and where would one be obtained?

Here a the implement that we use here in Ky. Ken Sweet
Used Leon Mfg. Rock Picker, 42 Inch with Hydraulic Dump | eBay

 

[tonyoz]

Why not use a stone crusher like FAE make? Nothing to do after but sow your seeds.


Fae Usa

 

[fishfactor]

Why not use a stone crusher like FAE make? Nothing to do after but sow your seeds.


Fae Usa

That's my thoughts. But you better have a lot of work for it to be worth the investment, not to mention most need a 250 hp tractor.

 

[NativeSon]

Here a the implement that we use here in Ky. Ken Sweet
Used Leon Mfg. Rock Picker, 42 Inch with Hydraulic Dump | eBay

Ken--You always have an answer. Great resource.

Thanks
Charlie

 

[sweettractors]

Ken--You always have an answer. Great resource.

Thanks
Charlie

Thanks Charlie, A machine like this Leon picker, is a implement that I would buy to use on my own farm and then do enough custom work for neighbors to pay for it. That is how I paid for my first corn picker, 2 gravity boxes and elevator. Back in the eighties I got $25 per acre for custom corn picking. Ken Sweet

 

[tonyoz]

That's my thoughts. But you better have a lot of work for it to be worth the investment, not to mention most need a 250 hp tractor.

They make crushers for tractors from 80hp up and there is a model for skidsteer loaders.:thumbsup: