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In golf course construction, a stone picker prepares the clean, level seedbed that decides how fast and evenly turf establishes. Barber’s Turf Rake rakes stones and debris from the soil and grades the surface in one pass, preventing the poor drainage and uneven lies that come from rushed site prep. Here’s how it fits into a course build.
The Barber TURF RAKE is an effective machine for rock and stone picking and is widely used by members of the Golf Course Builders Association of America Certified Builders (GCBAA) on their projects to prepare the soil for seeding.
Using hundreds of raking tines, the TURF RAKE removes harmful debris from the dirt such as stones and rocks from 1/2 inch to 4 inches in diameter, as well as roots and sticks that are longer in length. The TURF RAKE can be easily adjusted to rake and clean from 1 inch to 6 inches deep into the soil. The optional finisher assembly at the rear of the machine glides over the cleaned area leaving a smooth prepared surface. View more technical specifications.
Golf course construction requires stone-free soil for successful turf establishment. The Turf Rake removes stones from 1/2 inch to 4 inches in diameter from construction areas, preparing a seedbed that promotes healthy turf and prevents long-term maintenance problems.
Yes. Golf Course Builders Association of America (GCBAA) certified builders use the Turf Rake as part of their construction and renovation process. It has become a standard tool among professional golf course contractors.
The Turf Rake penetrates to an adjustable depth of 1 to 6 inches — critical during construction when earthmoving has redistributed rocks throughout the top soil layer.
Manual stone picking of an 18-hole construction site would require hundreds of labor-hours. The Turf Rake covers up to 3 acres per hour, cleaning entire fairways and construction areas in a fraction of the time — keeping project schedules on track.
The Finisher smooths and levels the soil surface after the Turf Rake passes, eliminating tire tracks and creating a fine, even seedbed — essential before seeding fairways, tees, or rough areas during construction or renovation.
Yes. The Turf Rake is equally effective for renovation — including aerification stone removal, rough area renovation, and green construction prep. Any project requiring stone-free soil preparation benefits from the machine.