I don't have a loader on it yet, but I did buy one and am in the process of figuring out the subframe. There are a couple of reasons for my question. One is what I need to do if I want to run the brush hog before I get the loader mounted. The other is transportation. Without the FEL, I have an 1800lb tractor with a 420lb brush hog. I borrow a single axle trailer once in a while. It's 7X12, probably weighs 800 or more. In Minnesota, the lifetime trailer license is only good for up to 3000 lbs. which only shaves 500 off what it's rated for anyway. The loader will probably put it over the weight limit and make it so long that there won't be much room to balance the load. I'm planning on getting a tandem axle flatbed trailer anyway, but was hoping that I could put it off for a little while.
The steel plate is a good idea, but I'm not sure I'd need it. I'd put an SSQA on it if it was bigger. Pretty sure the loader is well over 200 without the bucket. Granted the weight isn't as far forward as suitcase weights, but I doubt I'd need much.