Looking for suggests : Getting rid of a big rock. See Pics.

[Drifthopper]

See pictures.

Rock is in my backyard, behind the shed, next to the tree, along the neighbors new fence.

When spring time / summer time comes, I'd like to get rid of it.

Its too big for me to move it as it is, So, I'm thinking of trying to break it up.....

But......

How..?

 

[dlsmith]

About a half pound of C4 should solve your problem.

Might create a few other problems though....

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

Dexpan,

https://www.amazon.com/Dexpan-Demolition-Excavating-Alternative-Jackhammer/dp/B000BRQ9A2?th=1

 

[Biker1mike]

You can rent a jack hammer .

 

[jimh406]

Measure it and see how heavy it really is. I don't know what kind of rock that is, but Granite is 175 lbs per cu ft. You don't have to lift it very high to move it.

I think you can likely drill it with a hammer drill and masonry bits, then use chisels to break it up. But, the Demolition Grout looks interesting.

 

[NCL4701]

Put it on Craigs List or Facebook Marketplace in the free section: “Free!! 100% organic rock makes the perfect landscape accent, natural bollard, etc. As is, where is. (Translation: If you can get it off my property without tearing up my stuff, it’s all yours.)”

If some landscaper doesn’t stop by in a month or so to pick it up, rent a jackhammer and break it into pieces you can handle.

 

[Tarmy]

Drag it, bury it…done.

you got a tractor…you have options!

this is my solution…

 

[woodman55]

I like the "for sale" idea. Plan B would be, see if you can get one of those flatbed tow trucks in there to winch it out, then haul it some where. I am sure lots of people would want it for the right "price".

 

[mcfarmall]

Hammer drill appropriate holes, then feather and wedges.

 

[Russell King]

Look at rock sled or stone boat online.

that rock will be easy to get onto something and skid it to the curb.

If you have a junk yard nearby the hood or trunk lid of a car will work.

you can skid it up the ramp of a trailer with a come a long or power pull.

no idea what you do with it then but here in Texas people are always looking for clean fill on property

 

[bucktail]

Put it on Craigs List or Facebook Marketplace in the free section: “Free!! 100% organic rock makes the perfect landscape accent, natural bollard, etc. As is, where is. (Translation: If you can get it off my property without tearing up my stuff, it’s all yours.)”

If some landscaper doesn’t stop by in a month or so to pick it up, rent a jackhammer and break it into pieces you can handle.

I actually got rid of a roc

Put it on Craigs List or Facebook Marketplace in the free section: “Free!! 100% organic rock makes the perfect landscape accent, natural bollard, etc. As is, where is. (Translation: If you can get it off my property without tearing up my stuff, it’s all yours.)”

If some landscaper doesn’t stop by in a month or so to pick it up, rent a jackhammer and break it into pieces you can handle.

I actually got rid of a rock in a similar manner. Not Craigslist but I put up a free rock sign. A neighbor ended up taking it.

 

[Mark_BX25D]

What Wolfman said. Dexpan. Done.

 

[chim]

Used Dexpan to break up the 6" thick concrete basement floor at church for an elevator installation. There are different design mixes for different temperature ranges. Worked well. Since it was surrounded by stuff that wouldn't move, I did it in several increments so it had room to split.

The first batch was stirred by hand and it was a pain. After that I used a mixer similar to the one below and chucked into a drill. Not a lot of time to get 'er done after it's mixed up.

https://www.amazon.com/Bates-Gallon-Stirrer-Attachment-Mixer/dp/B09FSX5GHK/ref=sr_1_8?keywords=Paint+Stirrer&qid=1674367749&sr=8-8

 

[mikester]

https://www.princessauto.com/en/4-in-x-30-ft-20000-lb-tow-strap/product/PA0008841561

Problem with your tractor dragging out that stone?

 

[RCW]

What Wolfman said. Dexpan. Done.

Never heard of the stuff, but looks like great way to break it up.

 

[Flintknapper]

https://www.princessauto.com/en/4-in-x-30-ft-20000-lb-tow-strap/product/PA0008841561

Problem with your tractor dragging out that stone?

That's what I was thinking. IF 4wd should easily drag that rock out of there (being careful to control its direction.

Lots of things I can't 'pick up' with my tractor loader....I can easily skid, push or pull.

 

[Bmyers]

I had never heard of the Dexpan, now I want buy some and try it out. It looks simple and easy to use.

If you decided to use Dexpan, take some pic of the project, would love to see how well it works for you.

 

[The Evil Twin]

+1 on photos if you use Dexpan. I've never head of it till now.
Your tractor should be able to drag it though. Chain a cradle around it and use a 3 pt hitch. Straps would likely fray and render them useless.

 

[ve9aa]

rock drill & wedges

 

[ve9aa]

Dexpan