In my opinion live hydraulics are even more important to the convenience and usefulness of a tractor than a live PTO but having both is sure nice. Unfortunately a stock N-series Ford has neither. If the budget was stretched a little your friend could get into a newer Ford Jubilee or "hundred series", Oliver Super 55, any number of Masseys, or something similar that has these "modern" features along with a factory 3-point hitch.
If your friend is serious about a loader it would be certainly easier to buy a tractor already equipped with one but that would obviously mean stretching the budget by quite a lot. To buy a tractor now and expect to find a compatible loader in the future might take some searching. If a guy is handy with steel fabrication an exact match isn't necessary (custom mounts can be built) but you'd still need to find a loader that fits size-wise. You would also need to add the plumbing and potentially even an auxiliary hydraulic pump to make it all work. For some folks this whole process would make for an enjoyable project but for others it could be overwhelming - it all depends on the individual.
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Today's Featured Article - Hydraulics - Cylinder Anatomy - by Curtis von Fange. Let’s make one more addition to our series on hydraulics. I’ve noticed a few questions in the comment section that could pertain to hydraulic cylinders so I thought we could take a short look at this real workhorse of the circuit. Cylinders are the reason for the hydraulic circuit. They take the fluid power delivered from the pump and magically change it into mechanical power. There are many types of cylinders that one might run across on a farm scenario. Each one could take a chapter in
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