How to level undulating land?

[Dunno]

Hello,
I looked in the archives but did not find a good solution. I’m planing on expanding a small apple orchard and it will be going in a spot that is 100’x100’. The land was formerly forest, and was cleared 20+ years ago. Where there were large stumps there are now large divots - 6’x5’ by 6-12” deep. They have partially filled in over the years, but add them to the slightly undulating land 2’ higher and lower than level ground in spots, and tractor seat time can get ‘exciting’!
I tried using my ABI TR3 attachment. It is a great piece of gear for gravel road repair and level ground maintenance, but not doing what I need right now. I was given an old AC 3-bottom plow that was pulled by the draw bar and not on a 3-pt hitch, and haven’t figured out how to adapt it yet. I’m looking for suggestions. A big clincher is I only have about 6-8” of topsoil over sandy loam then sand below that. I live near the coast in New England and that is how a lot of coastal land is. If I just push off the tops of the small rises I’ll most likely be into the sand level. Nothing simple here. The only silver lining is that I found 300 or so yards of topsoil from when the land was cleared. This can be used as fill if need be. I also have a large backhoe and skidsteer at my disposal.
Thanks.

 

[WranglerX]

Use the 300 yard of topsoil to fill the divots, then see what you need to do from there.... Also find that back dragging FEL in float helps with basic leveling (but not really precision)

 

[CaptPat]

Use the 300 yard of topsoil to fill the divots, then see what you need to do from there.... Also find that back dragging FEL in float helps with basic leveling (but not really precision)

I'd start with this, then transition to a disc followed by a chain harrow if desired, multiple passes will likely be necessary. I don't think a plow will be all that helpful. 300 yd of topsoil should be plenty, you may find it necessary to refill areas as they settle.

 

[Dunno]

Thanks Cap’n and Wrangler. I do have a disc harrow and will use it on top of the fresh topsoil I’ll use to fill the holes. Sounds like a good plan to make it easier to walk and less tippy.

 

[BackRoad]

Might also suggest when moving dirt to not follow the same path for each load to minimize compaction.