FEL and the 8N

Am I right in thinking a 8N with a FEL has some real limitations? Seems like the weight is an issure, steering, usability and getting on/off can be a challenge.

I was told the N's with loaders were good for snow and manure...they were an innovation in their time.

I am looking to move building materials, gravel, stone and do some digging...

Thanks.

I have a 51 8N with a Wagner loader. It came with a 3' gravel bucket and an insanely heavy 6' snow bucket. The dealer I bought it from put the widest truck tire he could fit on the front wheels. I have calcium chloride in the rear wheels, chains year round & extra weight on the rear(on the drawbar). It has down pressure on the bucket. I have used it over the years to build tractor roads, plow snow, carry a full bucket load of rocks, or sand or whatever. It does steer HARD with a full load. But it works.
Much as I love my 8N, if I were begining over, I would get a later model Ford with power steering.
Carl