If you’ve cracked a few stones in the Platinum Expansion or Silverrun Forest, you’ll know the drill—it’s pretty much the same deal here in Farming Simulator 25. And let’s be real, the Paladin SFB 750 Rock Breaker? Absolute beast mode for turning those pesky rocks into dust. Here’s a quick guide on breaking rocks in the game, from the tools you need to pro tips to maximize your rock-breaking knowledge, I’ll help you out!
How To Break Rocks & Boulders Guide
Before you start smashing boulders like a pro, you’ll need the right equipment:
- Paladin SFB 750 Rock Breaker
- Cost: $9,000
- Compatible with skid steer loaders only.
Make sure you have a skid steer ready because this attachment doesn’t work with other machines. Once you have both, you’re good to go!
For collecting the leftover stone after breaking rocks, any bucket attachment for loaders or telehandlers works. Just scoop the stone into a tipper for easy transport. Some users report success with a field stone collector, but it might only work within fields.
You can only break rocks on land you own—make sure the property is yours before firing up the rock breaker. Moreover, not every rock is breakable, which can confuse new players. Here’s the breakdown:
- Unbreakable Rocks: Larger environmental rocks (e.g., by rivers or roads) are just for show and can’t be destroyed.
- Breakable Rocks: Small, irregularly shaped rocks scattered around your fields or property.
If the rock shatters but no stones are left behind, don’t panic—it’s a known bug for some players. A game update may fix this, so stay tuned for patches.
Here’s the step-by-step process for Rock Breaking:
- Attach the Paladin Rock Breaker to your skid steer loader.
- Turn it on by pressing B (or your platform’s control).
- Drive up to a breakable rock and let the breaker do its thing—it’ll crumble into stones after a short animation.
- Repeat the process for all breakable rocks on your land.
And don’t forget to enjoy the satisfying “crack” sound as the rocks crumble!
Once the rocks are broken, you can collect the stones:
- Use any bucket attachment for loaders or telehandlers to scoop up the stones.
- Pour them into a tipper for easy transport.
- Some players suggest trying a field stone collector, but it may only work within fields.
Rock Breaking Contracts
Want to turn your rock-breaking skills into cash? Contracts are available! And here’s how to find them:
- Go to the “Contracts” tab in your menu.
- Look for Rock Removal jobs.
- These are most common in areas like Riverbend Springs, paying between $1,200 and $3,000 per job.
- Accept the contract and head to the rocks marked with red flags.
- Break all flagged rocks to complete the job (progress bar will show completion percentage).
- Finalize the contract for payment!
If you’re on Riverbend Springs, some players recommend buying Plot 42 and removing the house to prevent AI workers from crashing into it. Once you finish a contract, it’ll eventually respawn, so you can re-do them.
Wrapping Up
Rock breaking in Farming Simulator 25 is straightforward and oddly satisfying! Whether you’re clearing land or taking contracts, it’s a handy way to clean up and make extra cash. It’s all about working smarter, not harder (although smashing rocks is pretty fun, let’s be real). In case you’re interested in more field prepping mechanics, I have a detailed guide about Farm Prep in Farm Simulator 25. Make sure to check it out as well!
