You have cleared the trees and knocked down the brush. Now you are staring at a field full of surface rock that will make every next step harder. This is exactly where a rock grizzly pays for itself.
Why Rocks Left in Place Create Problems
- Grading is harder — Surface rock creates uneven resistance that complicates smooth grading
- Seeding fails in rocky soil — Rock-heavy soil does not hold seed or moisture effectively
- Construction prep is compromised — Foundation work and drainage systems require clean workable soil
- Equipment takes a beating — Every pass over rocky ground adds wear to tires and undercarriage
What a Rock Grizzly Does on a Land Clearing Project
A rock grizzly mounts to your excavator and separates rock from soil in a single pass. Sorted material can be stockpiled for drainage beds, driveways, or erosion control — or hauled off if not needed on site.
Comparing the Approach: With and Without a Rock Grizzly
Without a rock grizzly, property owners face hand-sorting (slow and expensive) or leaving rock in place (which creates downstream problems). With a rock grizzly, one operator with one excavator can process significant ground in a single day.
Which Model Works for Land Clearing?
- TR6 (900 lbs) — Mini excavators on smaller residential lots
- LR8 (1,500 lbs) — Compact excavators on mid-sized properties
- MR10 (4,500 lbs) — Mid-size machines handling larger acreage
- HD (7,500 lbs) — Large excavators on commercial clearing projects
- Ripper (12,500 lbs) — Heaviest machines on the largest jobs
Built in Wisconsin, Designed for Real-World Projects
D Rock Grizzly manufactures all models in Crandon, Wisconsin. Call Jeff Wagoner at (715) 889-1175 to talk through your project.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to own an excavator to use a rock grizzly for land clearing?
No. Many property owners hire local contractors who own a rock grizzly.
What size property makes a rock grizzly worth it?
Even on smaller lots, a rock grizzly saves significant time and labor compared to hand-sorting.
Can a rock grizzly handle large boulders?
Rock grizzlies separate rock from soil, not break down boulders. Extremely large rock may need to be broken down separately before screening.
What happens to the rock that gets separated?
Sorted rock can be used for driveway base, drainage fill, erosion control, or decorative rock applications.