I agree with Methos about the weight you will need. I cut the bucket that came with my CadPlans kit down from 4 to 3 feet and even with that I could not fill it up even with water filled tires, my 240 lbs and another 100 pounds on the rear. The CadPlans design allows for removal but it is not something you would do just to mow and then put the FEL back on that afternoon. Just taking my mower deck off is a pain as is my Johnny bucket. FEL's on small tractors are a lot of fun but do not fit the bill for a true work horse FEL. If you have to move a lot of dirt in soft ground you will not be happy with one. If you have to clean a hard floor barn of manure or scrape off snow from a driveway you will be happy. Four wheel drive and power steering are a must for off road work.
