Clearing/Grading ridge for road - best equipment?

[MtnViewRanch]

Just on a side note, if you need that pick and spud bar shown in the picture, you have the wrong machine.

 

[RedNeckRacin]

Wow, dynamite might be the best option. Seriously, those are some massive rocks!!

 

[Cavjock22]

Luckily, there are no major boulders in the road's path! The road weaves around them. Most of the incline of the ridge, which isn't well-pictured, is at a reasonable grade already - it's just the crest of the ridge that takes a sharp dip currently.

It's looking like a Deere 650 or a D5 with rippers are going to be the right compromise between power and ease of use. I'm guessing operation of the bigger dozers is similar enough but any mistakes made end up being bigger mistakes.

You need a dozer with a single shank ripper. D7/D8 with ripper would be my choice of tool. Very expensive both to rent and move. You might discuss the project with a local contractor to discuss how he would tackle the job and get an estimate.