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Surely you would want to use a small tractor with a tiller, then go over it with a stone rake. I'd hire them if I was doing it.
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That sucks!
If the soils nasty like you say, still be better to hire a big rotovater in case you snap a time, then it's not your problem.
I am assuming from your post you have never used what is referrred to as a 'rear box tiller'. I would absolutely not be using one of these in any ground that has any potential to have rubble in as you WILL smash something - they are used for making a fine tilth in previously dug or ploughed soil.
I have an MTD/Husqvarna one and I know to use it in rough ground would wreck it in minutes.
Having done similar jobs over the years, our preferred method is to use the compact tractor and three tine drag to literally comb through the soil around 5-6" deep to drag out rubble etc.
Needs a steady hand, a good operator and a good eye for stuff that could puncture the tyres though!
Generally a compact will fit through a 6ft opening - we have removed fence panels previously to gain access to rear gardens.
Sorted access just got a 200hp tractor and 4 metre power Harrow on it, doing a great job