How should I remove a large number of stones in my plot of land?

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I have a plot that I would like to use to make an orchard. The problem is that there are too many stones. I was looking for solutions and the only thing I found is a stone removing machine, which looks like this, but I think it's too expensive for a small orchard.

What's the best solution?

Sorry, it's a wrong translation (thanks google translate) I mean this machine: http://www.interempresas.net/FotosArtProductos/P1554.jpg — Hola Soy Edu Feliz Navidad, Nov 04 '12 at 18:52
The traditional solution is hired hands. That said, for an orchard, I assume you don't need the entire field cleared...just the spots for the trees, right? — DA., Nov 05 '12 at 21:53
Thats true, I just need small areas, but if there is a better solution than doing it manually it would be very helpfull — Hola Soy Edu Feliz Navidad, Nov 06 '12 at 08:09

score 3 · Answer 1 · answered Nov 10 '12 at 12:30

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There is a solution, but if it's only a small area, it'll probably not be much good to you because it's a large piece of plant. There is a machine which does this used by landscapers on large areas - it's called the 612W Trommel, which is a self contained, portable, deisel powered piece of screening plant. It'll sort topsoil from stones and debris - you put the soil in one end and it spits out two separate piles, one of soil and the other of debris, from its conveyor belt.

answered Nov 10 '12 at 12:30

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It's something like that what I'm looking for, but not big. – Hola Soy Edu Feliz Navidad Nov 11 '12 at 14:28
Unfortunately, so far as I'm aware, there is no small version of this piece of machinery. The nature of the job it does dictates its size. – Bamboo Nov 21 '12 at 12:16

score 3 · Accepted Answer · answered Nov 21 '12 at 04:44

You have a number of options depending on the size and depth of your stones and the area to be cleaned:

If the area to be cleaned is small, you could manually do it with a pick and shovel. If the stones are really big you may need a jackhammer.

But it sounds like you have a commercial size orchard, so I'll give you the options for large machine clearing.

If they are reasonably small and shallow, you could use something like a beach cleaner: Small Beach Comber There are small ones like above.

Large Beach Comber And there are large, tractor pulled varities

If the stones are large, you may need a backhoe

Back hoe

You're best option is to grab the whitepages and find either a rental company in your area or a contractor to do it for you. They will have the right equipment and advice for an undertaking of this size.

How should I remove a large number of stones in my plot of land?

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