Fordson major - flat 8 grab

we have 22 acres, and make hay from a lot of it.

it would be nice to have a flat 8 grab to make hay moving a bit easier.

We have a MF135, but its probably too nice (and light) to put a flat 8 on.

We have been on the lookout for something a bit bigger, but i know it wouldnt get used much, so dont really want to spend a lot on a newish tractor.

Then it struck me that a Fordson major may be perfect, just used for loader work.

Do you think with some counter weight it would take a flat 8?

thanks in advance

Ben

(I also posted this in the tractor talk forum, just thought may have mire replys here)

I would prefer to use a 1968 up Ford 4000 or 5000 with power steering. The front end on Majors and lack of power steering on 90% of them puts me of them for REAL loader work. I have a Super Major and but I bought a 5000 for loader work for the reasons above.

Neil - Ripon