By Vikki P on Unrecorded Date: Edit

I am looking for a used Argo and would like advice from owners on the following features:
Hydraulic vs. mechanical braking (Vanguard II vs. Vanguard)
Vanguard engine vs. others in Argos
Years in which important new features were added (so I don't end up buying a really functionally obsolete one)
Problem areas to look for in a used machine
Approximate price range of used machines
Are tires fine on snow, or are tracks required(up to 18", usually fairly wet, also groomed trails)
Can you mount a winch on ANY Argo easily?
Ditto with hitch?
How do you plow snow with an Argo?
I'm looking for a machine that will haul 2 adults and 2 children on logging roads and private woodlands, will drag some logs out of the woods, will haul water and feed, will haul deer out of the woods, and can get us into and out of the property when the roads are snowed in. I'm not interested in high speeds, hill jumping or climbing, mud bogging (on purpose) or extended water use. I'm looking for a machine as easy to maintain and service as a go-kart, log splitter, garden tractor, etc.
My family had a Scrambler when I was young and it was a lot of fun, but a lot of work.

By Attex Bob on Unrecorded Date: Edit

Vikki P I have an old Argo so I will try to answer some of your questions. The others that I can't answer I'm sure other Argo owners will help with.

Brakes: I have mechanical, and have had no problems with them. I have never had juice brakes so I can't speak on them.

Vanguard engines are a good motor. I have a Tecumseh, it sucks, WAY underpowered and lots of problems.

I don't know what year they added the double chain but to me it is not important. I know others will disagree. I had a 1100 Suzuki with about 120 HP on tap and never broke a #50 single chain. I did my share of 6k starts!!!

Problem areas. Just look at all the chain, sprockets and bearings real well, and make sure the engine rus well. Other than that there is not much else too these things.

Price range. Look under this sites used machines.

Snow and tracks. Can't speak to either, don't have any experiance with either.

The winch and hitch deal can be put on any Argo that I know of. I even retro'ed my old Argo with a reciever type hitch.

You plow by bolting a plow on the front of your Argo and you lift the plow with your winch.

The Argo will serve you very well for the jobs you have in mind for it. I'm sure you will enjoy it for work and play.

By David Keeso (Argomag) on Unrecorded Date: Edit

Hydralic Brakes are definatly a must in my opinion. They are even more critical if you are running tracks on the machine. The only engine difference is in the vanguard- 16 hp and the vanguard 2 has a 16 -- The bigfoot, response have 18 hp and the conquest has 20 hp. The 6x6 conquest has 20 hp also I think but I'll double check.

I think all ARGOs can support a winch and the hitch shouldn't be too much of a problem. (Towing capabilities are better than what the literature says.

Maintanence can get pricy if you buy a old machine that wasn't kept up but overall, parts are not hard to get, and their are a lot of dealers to help if you need it (regardless of what others on the board think- their are dealers around and route6x6 is also a big help)

You want a machine that has been well maintained, solid, no body damage, running engine, and not a rediculous amount of hours on the thing.

Good luck and enjoy

By Laurier on Unrecorded Date: Edit

Did any one hear if thier is a new Argo coming out shortly or is there any new changes to the 2004 models?

By barryhh3f on Unrecorded Date: Edit

The dealer here told me he was off to a seminar Wednesday (11-12) to view the new product. He said we would see it on the Web this week

By roadwolf on Unrecorded Date: Edit

the best design changes for a argo, would be to flatten them all like pancakes and throw them into the garabage.

By David Keeso (Argomag) on Unrecorded Date: Edit

Roadwolf. you are about to go overboard here, I am offended, and I completely disagree.

By David Keeso (Argomag) on Unrecorded Date: Edit

roadwolf, i was just kidding with my above comment. I feel exactly the same way- except my opinion stems from looking at a MAX- I don't like the look of them at all and that is why I hate the vehicle even though they may be better than an ARGO, but thats also my prejudice. No offence anyone-max are ugly and as for comparison of ability, i can't speak for it.

By roadwolf on Unrecorded Date: Edit

oh come on now, you all should know the roadwolf by now. i'm just tryin to shake things up a bit and have some fun.
cheese and crackers man, not too long ago i'd make a crack like that and the whole flippin' board would light up!

By mike martindale (Wetsu) on Unrecorded Date: Edit

path puppy,i to am offended by your statement.i happen to like the argo design.but i also am open to improvement.and i can't see where flattening them would make a good machine, better.perhaps you should sharpen your crayon and go back to your BIG CHIEF note pad and try to redesign your argo again.no offense.

By David Keeso (Argomag) on Unrecorded Date: Edit

Woah, things got sturred up after my first comment I think.

Funny how people jump at the slightest comment. Roadwolf, i was only joking around when I made my comment about being offended. Its all the same to me and I wasn't offended at all. I actually laughed. Do you live in mississauga? Im near you in Etobicoke.

By david berger (Davidrrrd) on Unrecorded Date: Edit

there yah go philip, go out on a few aatv rides together and loan him a video or two, it's alwase good to find someone cloase by enoph to ride with,

By roadwolf on Unrecorded Date: Edit

david k, a few years ago this place was really hoppin. argogeru, attex bob, brandon price, montena fred, dave#3, pj and the loudmouth roadwolf. we use to mix it up everynight.
RC and pete c had to referre us idiots.

yes i am in the valley, mississauga valley. give me yer phone # and i'll call you.

david berger, hey i phoned you a couple of weeks ago. did you get my message? i emailed you 2 days ago and your server bounced it back!

wetsu, you mean my "superchief" note pad don't you?

By david berger (Davidrrrd) on Unrecorded Date: Edit

bounced it back huh, well mthat splains the small amount of mail these days, yah im haveing trouble just sending an e-mail.
seams i have exeded the maximum aloud storage on my yahoo acount, im deleating some stuff but still its not helping enoph, but yes i got the nesage, wish i was home that night, bin working lot's of weekends,
feal free to send one too my aol.mail
davidb3rd@aol.com
thanks, david

By argoguru on Unrecorded Date: Edit

those were the good ole days eh roadwolf?!!!

By Damen T.Hill (Argoss) on Unrecorded Date: Edit

hey david k, I tryed emailing you last night and it bounced back by your server, I was wondering if you had found any other info on the 70's argos I am doing a term paper on the history of 6x6's so I am trying to get alot of info let me know

By mike martindale (Wetsu) on Unrecorded Date: Edit

sorry it took me so long to get back to you roadie.....i was giving you credit for the BIG CHIEF. ba ha.i think argo could make a few changes,as in a little more leg room for the driver and passenger.that is just for starters.but eeeeven you must admit that they have the best looking body style, or hydro-traxx wouldn't be using it.or at least something simular to it.
david,hey it's all in good fun.i've been cooped up in my house for the last 6 months with no sixwheeler of anykind and i needed to blow off alittle steam.no harm, no foul.

By Damen T.Hill (Argoss) on Unrecorded Date: Edit

bigger engine! 50hp four strokes tourq and power

gotta 6by off later guys