By Bill Schmelzer on Unrecorded Date: Edit

I just picked up my new Max II 16 hp with plow on Sunday. I'm still getting the hang of operating it, but am pleased and surprised how well it plows. Does hang up on deep snow with plow up though.

I learned that Wisconsin won't license it for use on public trails as it does not meet the DNR definition of an ATV (less than 650 lbs. And no more than 48 in. wide, and the operator must straddle it). Will need SMV sign to operate on the road.

What have people found works best attaching non-slip materials to the floorboard? Is there a need or benefit of attaching some kind of screen or wire mesh over the openings to keep debris out?
Thanks for any feedback.

Any other 6x6 or 8x8 people out here in central Wisconsin?

By MaxRules (Brandon_price) on Unrecorded Date: Edit

I think we all need to petetion the DNR and other places that regulate what an ATV really is. The truth is, their rules are so outdated that they exclude most of the big 4x4 quads. Sportsman and Traxter are beyond those requirements and I think it is safe to say they are registered and riding on those trails.
We ride the ORIGINAL all terrain vehicles. How could anyone in their right mind say they are not ATVs? Quads are not ATVs, they are all terrain cycles.
One thing you can do in most states is register it as an amphibious vehicle or farm vehicle. This makes it legal to ride on all roads. That is one thing, in most states, you can't do with a quad.
In Missouri, I am expected to pay tax and register my Max. Why? Finger Lakes, the local blowhard ORV place, gave me trouble last time because I did not ride their definition of an ATV. If I can't ride on public land, why pay tax and register? I most definately did not register and they can take the tax and shove it up their a$$.
With enough people backing the idea, we will one day be able to change those bogus rules.

MaxRules

By pete6x6 on Unrecorded Date: Edit

Brandon,
Right on Brandon! But with a president like Clinton in office you expect anything different? :) The problem with dnr is they are a part of governemt that doesn't have a clue so we need to "enlighten" them. The only way I see fit to do so is to start a new organization like ama for motorcycles that will petition the government for equal rights for aatvs. I know they used to have such an organization but it went the way of the dinosaur. What ya think Richard? I think it's time we all got together argos, maxs, attex,scramblers, home grown poses, :) Whatever with 6 wheels and get the races back together and make something of this sport!

By Dewlambert on Unrecorded Date: Edit

I am the owner of an argo 8 wheeler that used to have a 2 cycle Kholer engine until I replaced it with a Tecumsah 18 horse 4 cycle electric start Cast Iron Clinton engine. I got rid of the centrifical clutch and replaced it with a comercial centrifical clutch , good for 20 HP. It runs great , except for pavement where it just about burned up my clutch trying to turn 180 degrees. I am planing to remove the rear wheels , thus turning it into a 6 wheeler. I am planning to remove the two rear wheels so I can spin the rig around without the extra drag on the clutch.
Any suggestions?

By bigredwolf on Unrecorded Date: Edit

Hello,

Just my thoughts on the subject at hand! I would not remove the rear wheels from your Argo 8x8, because it is hard to turn, or hard on the clutch. I do not own an Argo, however, the 8x8 does drag a bit more than a 6x6 when turning, particularly on hard surface pavement. If you removed the rear wheels, it would alter the balance of your machine, and also alter your weight distribution, and add more weight on the remaining six wheels. It could cause you get stuck in certain situations, where you need the weight distributed accross 8 wheels rather than 6 wheels. I would look a little closer at the size of clutch and main drive belt that youare using on the machine first. If you have a heavy duty clutch and belt, then you should not cause any problems with the clutch or belt. If you still do not like the heavy drag while making turns, then you may be better to look into getting an actual 6x6 machine rather than the 8x8 machine. The 8x8 machines are really much better suited for carrying and hauling heavy loads with versus most of the 6x6 machines. The 6x6 machines you will find much reduced drag on turning, and a little bit shorter machine, which makes a little easier to manuever through woods and real tight area's and so on.

Well that is my two cents worth of comments!

Thanks
"bigredwolf"

By David Keeso (Argomag) on Unrecorded Date: Edit

Dewlambert, I know that from personal experiance, you don't want to run an ARGO on pavement. I actually rolled mine right upside-down and got trapped under it until someone came and was able to lift it off so I could get out. I know it seems like the things going to die when you turn on pavement, but I find that by moving over to the far side as much as possible, and use the loose gravel or grass on the edge to turn you easier. Just do it slowly until you are dead sure you know the max speed you can turn with on pavement. I've got an 8x8 Magnum (ARGO) and its seen its fair share of pavement- mainly because thats all their is around my cottage. Don't have many trails close-by so I run on the road- Rough on tires, but so is any hard surface with a skid steer vehicle.