10 Feet Wide
Make fewer passes with a 10’ cleaning width - wider than any other machine on the market.
The Rootster
The Ultimate Land-Preparation Machine.
The Rootster RP10 is a root picker designed to remove roots and buried debris left behind after land clearing. Pulled behind a tractor, it digs up to 10 inches deep, separates soil from debris, and collects roots in its hydraulic hopper while preparing the ground for farming or development.
Get in Touch180 Teeth
180 bolt-on teeth rip through roots and make maintenance fast and easy.
Chain Conveyor
Separates dirt from roots, returning soil to the field as the chain runs over heavy-duty rollers.
Could the Rootster RP10 Fit Your Operation?
Answer a few questions about your land, clearing stage, ground conditions, acreage, and equipment. You’ll get an immediate, practical recommendation before we ask for any contact information.
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What Best Describes You?
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What Are You Preparing the Land For?
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What Stage Is the Property In?
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What Are You Trying to Remove or Improve?
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What Are the Ground Conditions Like?
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How Much Land Do You Need to Process?
How Much Land Do You Typically Clear or Prepare?
Under suitable conditions, the RP10 can process up to approximately 2 acres per hour, or around 20 acres in a 10-hour day.
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How Are You Handling Post-Clearing Cleanup Today?
What Happens Next After Clearing?
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What Tractor Do You Have Access To?
Wallace generally recommends a tractor in roughly the 200 HP class. Actual requirements depend on the tractor and operating conditions.
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When Might You Add a Machine Like the RP10?
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Your Result
Where the RP10 Helps: Post-clearing root and debris removal, soil separation, and final cleanup, at up to approximately 2 acres per hour under suitable conditions.
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Get More Done With the Rootster RP10
The Rootster RP10 is designed for serious land clearing to be followed with farming or development. Its 10-foot cleaning width is the widest on the market, covering more ground in fewer passes. With 180 bolt-on teeth cutting up to 10 inches deep, it pulls roots while loosening compacted soil, acting as a subsoiler in the same pass.
As the 20-foot conveyor chain runs across heavy-duty rollers, it separates dirt from roots and returns clean soil to the field. All debris is loaded straight into a 10-yard hydraulic hopper, so there’s no need for cleanup or extra equipment. The Rootster can clear up to 2 acres per hour, saving time, labor, and fuel.
Learn how roots are removed after land clearing or compare a root picker vs. a root rake to see where each machine fits in the process.
Read the Land-Clearing Guide
Easy to Maintain, Built to Last
Every inch of the Rootster is built for long days and hard ground. The 180 teeth are bolted on, not welded, so they can be replaced quickly without downtime. The roller bearings can be swapped for reliable operation. The high-strength steel frame is engineered to withstand repeated use and comes backed by a one-year structural warranty.
With a straightforward design and field-serviceable components, the Rootster stays in the field longer and keeps your operation moving. Browse the maintenance and ownership questions for more topics to review.
How It Works
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Additional controls give the operator full command over rotor speed and depth, allowing for quick adjustments as field conditions change.
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As the tractor pulls the machine, the front rotor digs up debris and throws it to the second rotor, which places it on the conveyor. Spiral-mounted, bolt-on teeth provide smooth operation and easy replacement.
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High-strength chain sifts out dirt and moves debris to the hopper. The chain can be flipped and adjusted for maximum run-time before replacement.
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Wide, high-floatation tires keep the machine stable and smooth across sandy, muddy, or rough terrain.
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Once full, the hydraulically operated hopper allows the driver to dump debris with minimal effort.
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The high-strength steel frame is engineered for vibration and long hours in the field, backed by a one-year structural warranty.
What You Need
The Rootster requires a capable tractor to run at full performance. Here’s what you’ll need:
- Pintle-hook hitch for safe towing
- Three remote hydraulic lines to control rotor depth, conveyor movement, and hopper operation
- PTO output to drive the rotor system; a new PTO shaft is included
- Around 200 horsepower to pull the machine effectively across varied terrain
Specifications
| Equipment Type | Pull-Type Root Picker |
|---|---|
| Cleaning Width | 10 ft |
| Picking Depth | Up to 10 in |
| Teeth | 180 Bolt-On |
| Hopper Capacity | 10 yd³ |
| Conveyor | 20 ft Chain Conveyor |
| Productivity | Up to 2 Acres/hr |
| Tractor Requirement | Approx. 200 hp |
| Hitch | Pintle |
| PTO | Required |
| Hydraulics | 3 Remotes |
| Overall Length | 36 ft Maximum |
| Overall Width | 11 ft Maximum |
| Overall Height | 9 ft 4 in Maximum |
| Weight | Approx. 25,000 lb |
| Warranty | 1-Year Structural |
More Rootster Resources
How to Remove Roots After Land Clearing
Compare the major cleanup methods and understand each stage of land preparation.
Root Picker vs. Root Rake
See where each machine fits and when a project can benefit from both.
Rootster FAQ
Find practical questions about operation, tractors, performance, transport, and ownership.
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