I traded my L4310HSTC tractor for a new L5030HSTC mainly for increased loader power. The L4310HSTC loader was okay if you are going to move loose material, but was definitely too weak for anything that was not loose. I've owned 9 different tractors with loaders and have thousands of hours seat time using a FEL. I'd strongly advise using the tractor and FEL you are looking to buy first to try to do the work you intend to do. Otherwise, you may be like me. I had a tractor for over a year that I had to take "baby bites" with the FEL due to lack of power.