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The N series tractors were not designed with a loader in mind. A loader on an N increases wear on the spindle, steering, front axle pivot pin and probably other areas. It will make the steering hard, next to impossible at times. Depending on the style of loader you find, it could make it much more difficult to find your way to the driver seat. Also, it seems like they all leak to some degree and are therefore constantly covered in oily grime. Having said all that, there are THOUSANDS of N tractors with loaders and have been for many many years. Heck, even Ford started offering a loader to put on the things under the Dearborn name. So yes it can be done, has been done and will continue to be done. Some things that may help: Convert your skinny 19" front wheels and tires to something shorter and wider to help carry the load and improve steering. I have a set of 9N front wheels that have been converted to accept 15" car tires. I'd sell them if anyone made me an offer. The front loader puts a lot of weight on the front end of the tractor. That's what makes the steering hard. Try to do something to counterbalance it. Some possibilities include something heavy on the 3 point hitch, rear wheel weights, or both. I have a neighbor who built a loader counterbalance by putting 3 point pins in the sides of a 55 gallon drum then filling the drum with cement. He put a top link connection in the top of the cement before it dried. A power steering conversion would make things nicer, but that's very expensive. Before you put the loader on, make sure your rear axle seals and brakes are in top condition. You will find having good brakes on both wheels will help the steering issue, especially in tight quarters. Good luck!
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