Mine clearing device for removing mines or other explosive elements of near-surface soil, has accommodation setting unit that is arranged side by side of wedge-shaped blade elements between which gap is provided
The device (20) has a mounting portion (26) that is configured for securing the device on a vehicle (10). An accommodation setting portion (42) is arranged at an opening (40) for receiving soil. A separating device (46) arranged within the frame (38) for separating the soil. A conveying system (54) configured for conveying the large particles, mines and other explosives laterally out of the device. The accommodation setting unit arranged side by side of wedge-shaped blade elements (44), between which a gap (48) is provided. An independent claim is included for a method for removing mines or other explosive elements of near-surface soil.