A Woods FEL would sure be better than no FEL, but not as valuable as a 16LA OEM loader. The problem is that you have a separate source for parts between the tractor and the loader. The value is only slightly less, but a NH FEL would be the preferred configuration.
Thanks J-M.. Woods is not exactly like Chm. Mao's Tin Toy Co. but I get your point. One would actually have to measure the cylinders, gauge of steel, lift height, etc. Cheers.
Uggggg... 'too bad how some people treat their tools. 700hrs .. 'you'd think it was 7000hrs. Nice machine - had it been well kept. I envy those of you who have one.
The Woods bucket looked like something for a much larger tractor. It was very deep. I'd bet it would have strained the pumps on this tractor if loaded with other than mulch. Sorry I won't be joining you.
Sorry Jim. There's no reason for buying a beat-up tractor. You don't need to "take out" someone else's trash. There are too many good ones out there, both new and used.