How do I get rid of a ton of roots?

[old and tired]

...Still a lot to go....

Looks done from here...

 

[MF243RedTop]

Spent a couple of hours today between the MB and the rake. Got a lot more roots out, more than I expected. Still a lot to go, but it's ready for the tiller now:

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(No, the big stumps in the back are not part of this. They were taken down last year to be used for firewood.)

Looks great, from there I would stick the mower on top of it...grind away and level out...
Once you get it to a certain point ...digging up more roots is just more work..

 

[HawkinsHollow]

Spent a couple of hours today between the MB and the rake. Got a lot more roots out, more than I expected. Still a lot to go, but it's ready for the tiller now:

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(No, the big stumps in the back are not part of this. They were taken down last year to be used for firewood.)

DANG!! That looks pretty nice to me! Good job!

 

[Diggin It]

After digging out what I could and breaking the rest up with the MB, I couldn't really walk through there. I had to basically crawl over it on the tractor to keep from being tossed out of the seat. Once I changed to the rake and started dragging the high spots off, it got a lot easier. The last few passes I could do at more like tilling speed.

 

[oosik]

I think you have done a GREAT job with just the middle buster and rake. I know you don't want to spend $$$$ but I was going to suggest - look for a used four shanked ripper. My neighbor has a LARGE seven shank one that I borrowed. Removed the outboard shank on each side and it worked well on my M6040. Multiple shanks keep more of the roots contained. Every so often - stop, lift the implement - drop the roots.

Come back later and collect the piles with the grapple.

 

[chas0218]

Spent a couple of hours today between the MB and the rake. Got a lot more roots out, more than I expected. Still a lot to go, but it's ready for the tiller now:

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(No, the big stumps in the back are not part of this. They were taken down last year to be used for firewood.)

I have a bunch of standing water at my house right now! I'm super jealous of this dry dirt.

 

[fried1765]

Spent a couple of hours today between the MB and the rake. Got a lot more roots out, more than I expected. Still a lot to go, but it's ready for the tiller now:

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(No, the big stumps in the back are not part of this. They were taken down last year to be used for firewood.)

That sure is a beautiful spot you have there in ... "Lower Uncton"