The 600 (or jubilee) is a better choice for a loader than the n's. It is, like the n's, still a 2-plow tractor and will not offer much more for drawbar pull. The live hydraulics and bulkier size do help with a loader, and the additional pto hp helps out a lot on a brush hog. Like the n's however, they lack power steering and 4wd, rendering them less than ideal for a loader but certainly adequate for lighter jobs like manure handling. You can probably find a decent 600 for almost the same price as you could find a later model 8n. Of the 2 models, the 8n is certainly my favorite because of its better historical significance, power/weight ratio, parts support, fuel economy, and hydraulic durability (these are the reasons the late 8n's fetch the same price as 600's these days). If brushhogging and loader work were my primary tasks however, I would certainly go with the 600 / jubilee. In most areas where I have been, a decent 9n/2n can be found for around $1500, while a 51/52 8n (with side distributer and proofmeter), or jubilee/600 will cost you around $2500. I never looked at any of them with loaders, but the jubilee/600 with one would probably cost you an extra $1000 or so, while you probably wouldnt have to pay much if any more for an n with a loader because they are so poorly suited for this attachment.
