Moving Large Rocks with a Tractor - Ranch Hand Tips

How to move large rocks with a tractor. We have a lot of landscape projects going on around the ranch that involve rocks, large rocks, even boulders. Moving large rocks can be a difficult task. A rock composed of materials in our area weight approximately 150-155 lbs per cubic foot. So rocks can weigh a significant amount with out looking like it. Moving rocks safely is essential. We use a number of different methods to move our rocks into place depending on the overall weight of the rock.
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[@stanleyjohnston5876]

You could use (4) 50# weights to the front of the tractor. You could shorten your boom. The further from your tractor the less weight you can carry.

[@ronnie_jones8130]

Great info thanks. Last year moved a bunch of rocks with a neighbors 9n and blade to push around. Since I bought my own tractor a few weeks ago thinking a skid of some sort would be handy. I have boulders so big the neighbors dozer has a hard time with them.

[@bones76]

Looks like hard work but worth it. I just built a log arch for my tractor but was thinking I could use it to move boulders as well.

[@jacklabloom635]

Helpful information.

[@carolinafarmer4045]

Great Video, Moving large and heavy objects with tractors is always tough.

[@GaryFarmall]

Thanks for sharing, for years I have used a 1951 Farmall M with
a very heavy duty front end loader. I would love to see your sled when you get it done.

[@d.brownjr.4845]

I never trust them boom poles I've broken plenty of them.. I made a set of forks with a small boom on the back. With a set of pull hooks and a hand crank winch for extra security.
I've moved plenty of big rocks and logs with it. With an 8n ford tractor

[@crackerjax4330]

Funny how those Little Rock’s get stupid heavy after you lift a few, haha. I live on rock and don’t have a tractor yet. Everything I do involves rocks. It’s sucks. I need a machine.

[@deleteduser4045]

i feel you man my property is covered in rocks of all sizes i learned over the years a few tricks like using old snow chains to cradle the rocks while moving them, i bought a old 4x4 truck took the bed off and welded a boom i made onto the frame with a chain hoist, also made a sled for rocks like this guy said he has works good.

[@getoutofCanadaB4its2late]

Of course you can't lift that rock with the tractor! Try it WITHOUT the cat!
You're welcome!
~peace

[@oldcountryman2795]

Good video but you need help with your rigging. Use straps not chains. Stop using the come-along. You really need a tractor with a front loader to do the final move into place.