I have about 5 acres of plots right now, more to come in the future I hope.
My rocks aren’t as bad as some. I have ‘bottom’ areas in my plots where I barely hear a rock when discing, but other areas where there is a good number of fist-sized to volleyball sized rocks pushing up every spring. There are also a handful I’ve found that are BIG. Those I’ll take out with my neighbors hoe.
Of course, I’ve picked them by hand and am willing to continue doing that for the bigger stuff. But I have a good tractor for the work, I think, and might be willing to spend up to around $5k for a good solution. I feel like I’d be able to use it for the rest of my life since you don’t just pick rock once.
I have a grapple now. I love to say that
….but it sucks for picking rock on an acre imo. My HD FEL bucket is fine for collecting piles. I have a 6’ wide heavy disc too.
What are the best Cat 1 options out there for rock picking a few acres, used in usable condition, or new?
My rocks aren’t as bad as some. I have ‘bottom’ areas in my plots where I barely hear a rock when discing, but other areas where there is a good number of fist-sized to volleyball sized rocks pushing up every spring. There are also a handful I’ve found that are BIG. Those I’ll take out with my neighbors hoe.
Of course, I’ve picked them by hand and am willing to continue doing that for the bigger stuff. But I have a good tractor for the work, I think, and might be willing to spend up to around $5k for a good solution. I feel like I’d be able to use it for the rest of my life since you don’t just pick rock once.
I have a grapple now. I love to say that

What are the best Cat 1 options out there for rock picking a few acres, used in usable condition, or new?