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A stone picker machine lifts rocks and stones out of soil so seedbeds, arenas, and fields are clean and level. Barber’s flagship Turf Rake does it with the same tine-raking technology as the Surf Rake, clearing stones from a half-inch to four inches across in a single pass. Explore our stone picker lineup and the jobs each model handles below.

Removes stone, rock, sod, roots, sticks and similar debris from soil
Grades rough or scarified soil
Aerates the soil- leaving a gently harrowed area
Tines penetrate the soil digging down to remove buried stones ensuring thick top layer of stone free soil

MODELS/ OPTIONS

APPLICATIONS

HOW IT WORKS

SPECIFICATIONS

WALK-BEHIND STONE PICKERS

If you are looking to pick stones from a smaller soil or sand-based area, you may benefit from our walk-behind units:

RADIUS

SAND MAN 850

STONE PICKER BENEFITS

WHY USE One?

Cut Hand Labor Costs: Stone pickers can quickly do the work that previously took many men and many hours of hand raking.
Simplify mechanical methods: Removes stone, level uneven areas, and leave the surface ready for planting all in one pass.
Cut Material Costs by grading to fine tolerance

WHERE are they USED?

Horse arenas, paddocks, and race tracks
Ball fields & picnic areas
Site work- for schools, hospitals, industrial buildings
Golf courses- fairways, greens, driving ranges and new or rehabilitation construction
Agricultural uses, like seed bed preparation
Strafing range munition removal
Wastewater treatment fields

WHO USES them?

Site Contractors
Landscape Contractors
Highway Contractors
Park Department
Golf Course Builders
Horse Farms
Military Training Bases
Wastewater Processing Centers

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a stone picker machine and what does it do?

A stone picker machine removes stones, rocks, roots, sod, sticks, and similar debris from soil. The Barber Turf Rake also grades rough or scarified soil and aerates it in the same pass, leaving the area level and ready for seeding or immediate use.

What types of applications use a stone picker?

Stone pickers are used for horse arenas, paddocks, and race tracks; ball fields and picnic areas; site work for schools, hospitals, and industrial buildings; golf course construction and rehabilitation; agricultural seedbed preparation; strafing range munition removal; and wastewater treatment fields.

Are walk-behind stone picker options available for smaller areas?

Yes. For smaller soil or sand-based areas, Barber also offers two walk-behind units: the Radius and the Sand Man 850. These are self-propelled and require no tractor, making them practical for compact spaces.

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