I'm certainly no loader expert but might be able to help a little.
If the loader fit a N, size wise it will fit a TO, but you will have a few isses to work through. Most old loaders that I've seen don't have the mounting brackets with them. The brackets are probably left on the old tractor. You will probably need to modify the front mount bracket, or make a new one, because the TO has a bit different front end to allow the hood to pivot open. You will lose the ability to swing open your hood. I have seen posts on what the front bracket looks like, quite a while back. You may be able to find the old post with pictures if you search the archives.
The rear brackets should fit either tractor, they bolt to the rear axle.If you hook-up the loader to the TO hydraulics, you will need to brace the 3point hitch down to run the loader, you basically lose your 3point hitch usefulness. There is a port under the seat to hook-up the hydraulics. The loader will run slow, the hydraulic pump output isn't very fast. I have seen many TO's with loaders & front mount pumps. The drive shaft goes thru the start crank hole in the grill and bolts to a coupler pulley. The tilting hood causes problems with that too. Most TO's with loaders that I see, the hood is either butchered-up to accomodate all that, or just removed all together. The nicest hood jobs I've seen is the hood is left on, and a neat hole is cut to allow you to add gas to the tank. The loader operates much more effectively with an external pump, and you still have the use of the rear hitch. Definitely the way to go.
I've looked at several loaders over the years, both Dearborns and Wagners. The loader is usually the cheap part. Fabricating brackets, getting a front mount pump, doctoring-up the hood, hooking it all up.... that's what cost the real time and $$$. George
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