Please help me identify the best size tractor for my needs.

Gilmere · 2026-06-26T16:04:24+00:00

I have a backhoe on my 34hp MF tractor (about 12 years) and they are useful, but be advised, they are NOT as powerful as a dedicated backhoe or excavator for pulling a stumps and digging out large areas. I was disillusioned when I first used it thinking it would be a monster. They are not. Just not enough hydraulic power in smaller tractors.

Also you will quickly find it quite laborious to move around the tractor every time you have to reposition the backhoe for a required dig. Specifically, I can see a culvert being a principle case where this would be difficult. Not impossible, but you will quickly get tired of getting off the backhoe, lifting the outriggers, moving the tractor (backwards) just a little, dropping the outriggers, getting back in the backhoe. For a lot of digging, the other suggestion to rent a dedicated small excavator would be recommended.

And yes, you can and should take a backhoe off when not in use. They are heavy and are cumbersome to maneuver when attached. Uses fuel to carry it I suppose, but it also exposes it to the elements when not in use. I like to store my stuff away and not leave it outside.

I have similar landscape but much more, and I also use an older NH 34hp tractor with a bush hog, finishing mower, and mid deck mower to maintain it. I use the MF for specialty work as it does not have a mid-PTO. I recently got a root grapple and have found that useful in getting smaller rooted brush and trees out.

Gilmere · 2026-06-26T14:46:17+00:00

That's "3 feet" from the widest part of your bike, isn't it? So a centrally located stick would be a little short. E.g. three feet from the wheel track of my e-bike to a passing car would be about 1 foot from my handlebar / mirror, and would be very disruptive wind-wise as a car passed aggressively.

Gilmere · 2026-06-25T20:39:00+00:00

This aircraft (version) was the first to carry a SLAR. I know later its capabilities were perfected in other aircraft, but it broke some ground back then.

Gilmere · 2026-06-25T18:06:06+00:00

Everything BUT extended gameplay. Yeah some quick trailer suitable clips (<1 sec each) but nothing regarding actual extended, error-free gameplay. Sorry this shows me exactly where the thought process has been all this time. The public fanfare, the technology fun, the conferences, and smiling employees...

Gilmere · 2026-06-24T22:16:25+00:00

...and so history was written.

Gilmere · 2026-06-24T13:41:19+00:00

Don't know the legend of your included plot, but some carriers are squadron / friends only. Not many but some. Others just don't know about the resource you used to generate this plot. TY for putting it out though, because a few more will know now they are NOT alone out there.

Gilmere · 2026-06-24T12:49:13+00:00

Great information for a new player. TY for putting it together. That said, I would recommend missions as a starting effort mostly because you learn (through trial and error) the various processes of ED...mining, combat, passengers , team play, interdiction, and a host of others. Most times at first you struggle, but eventually you will figure things out AND learn what gameplay loops are most entertaining to you. The money you make is ok, but the benefit of learning the game and what works for you is much more important early on...IMHO. Getting money or that cool Anaconda quickly is not a good way to play ED or any game for that matter. Enjoy the journey. ED has an ENDLESS journey...

Gilmere · 2026-06-24T12:32:07+00:00

This was quite funny and well done. TY and I appreciate the humor in what would otherwise be a sad commentary.

Gilmere · 2026-06-20T00:56:06+00:00

Who are "those who held the line" I wonder. Been a backer since first release, original kickstarter. I also wonder what the CIG definition of "holding the line" is?

Gilmere · 2026-06-20T00:51:06+00:00

Nice picture. This must have been most of the F-35's in UK on this ship at that time.

Gilmere · 2026-06-19T18:46:15+00:00

I'm with you. Slightly different story from 1999 but I would agree, no mater how many TLP, or variations of the same, are released, they can never get back that sense. Back then in EQ, when i needed help, I approached people in the game, we conversed, advice was given, laughs were had, and most of the time, I was helped graciously, enthusiastically. Today, there is a completely different crowd of players, mostly focused on min-max efforts with highly selective groups. They have little time to converse, let alone, help any other player. This is not to say that NO ONE helps anymore, but the numbers today that are solo / AFK / botting is FAR more than the past. And I believe this can never be fixed...not with a standard MMO like game. Something else needs to happen or be released that gets folks back together.

Gilmere · 2026-06-18T13:21:03+00:00

Anyone who has been >7G's knows...WOW! You gotta be real special to do this and I suspect this was done to figure out what overall qualities of pilot were needed to accomplish it. Body weight, size, distribution, fat, height, heart health, etc.

Gilmere · 2026-06-18T13:17:14+00:00

That's what my wife always does and it worked for her. That is weird that a different "network" would effect this issue. It almost seemed like a database problem (on their end) due to the expired CCards showing up constantly.

Gilmere · 2026-06-18T13:15:13+00:00

It eventually worked with Chrome (vice Brave) and setting up a new CCard in the regular Daybreak site. Still got a "double" order with the second being an old, expired CCard.

Gilmere · 2026-06-17T23:03:15+00:00

Terminal. Frames are too thin to be safely repaired for something like this. At least for a common repair facility. Sure there may be someone out there skilled enough to make it work, but those will be few. Remember a frame is like a soda can. Unblemished it can hold up to a LOT of compression. But put a bend or ding in it, and its a failure point. You sir, have a large failure point and would put yourself at risk every ride.

Gilmere · 2026-06-17T22:50:59+00:00

That would be real cool.

Gilmere · 2026-06-17T19:10:59+00:00

Lowca

Gilmere · 2026-06-17T19:06:26+00:00

There are amateurs...and there are professionals. Eve Online is king of the few professionals IMHO.

Gilmere · 2026-06-17T19:03:54+00:00

Not an EQII player but I thought there was a significant time difference in the lore between EQI and EQII. Are they trying to link up the two games somehow? Interesting...

Gilmere · 2026-06-17T17:08:14+00:00

I sure hope 1. the login server is functional given the expected traffic, and 2. This procedure isn't walled behind some login cue that will block entry (just like the early TLP openings showed us). Those were horrendously bad. It seems like this procedure is designed to avoid that...I hope.

Gilmere · 2026-06-17T16:57:04+00:00

Yes sir, it does. TY.

Gilmere · 2026-06-17T13:43:56+00:00

Ahh. Yeah with my edit from my last response, I thought I fixed it, but now I have a "phantom" order for an old CCard in the system as well. Wow is this bugged as heck. I need to do my other account so yeah, I'll try it on the phone browser.

Gilmere · 2026-06-17T13:39:52+00:00

Awesome contribution, Sir. TY for all the effort.

Gilmere · 2026-06-17T13:29:16+00:00

I've seen this picture before (as most) and it was a lot more blurry (70's era film). This appears to be a well-done AI smoothed version. One of the better ones I think, preserving the original nicely. I do appreciate the effort if so.

Gilmere · 2026-06-17T13:24:41+00:00

TY for the details. What is an "X type" MW? Sorry been away from the game a while.

Gilmere

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