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Mark
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I found an 89 magnum Argo with the 18hp Kohler engine and hydraulic brakes. I would like to use this machine year round, with tracks in the winter. Are there any shortcomings I should be aware of with this machine. Is this model fairly durable? I can pick it up for $4500 canadian. Is this a good price for this machine in good shape? |
roadwolf
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mark, the argo has an open differental, which means it will get stuck easier. it skids steers by only using the brake, but it is a sturdy vehicle.
i would consider buying a max. it has all wheel drive transmission (T20), a neutral and a brake for steering. the max is a all around better machine dollar for dollar, U.S or Canadian bills. |
argogeru
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mark,
How many hours does it have on it? check the bearings and sprockets, chains, how much are they stretched?
If the motor runs solid and the drive train is in good shape it in my opinion is worth between 3500 and 5000 dollars american. I dont know how much 4500 canadian money amounts to in american cash.
I would also find out if this is a one owner machine and find out the kind of people who drove it and find out if it was serviced on a regular basis. You can tell a well taken care of machine from a good over all inspection and a good drive of it, Most of the time.
Also, how many options are on it? winch? tracks? etc. etc. |
Mark
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I haven't looked at it yet, but the guy that owns it, says it has a winch, home made boat rack and enclosure. He has half tracks on it (centre 2 wheels on each side) He has owned it since new and has had 2 other Argos before this one. He only used it for hunting and fishing and hasn't used it for a couple years, due to health reasons. I will try and look at it today. |
argogeru
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mark,
I dont get into the max argo war but I have never got stuck were a max could go through. the tranny is an differential but I never seem to notice it as much as a max owner thinks I do. the t-20 is a maintence headache and if you read this page enough you will see that when it comes to transmission problems the t 20 steals the show.
I will also mention that argos have sealed bearings. I once test drove a new max in michigan and was in the water/lake for 15 minutes. when I came out their was 1/8 in of water in the bottom of the machine. My bigfoot which has the same bearings and seals as the machine you are looking at at 350 hours of hard abusive riding on it and i can float all day long and not get a bit of water on the inside.
lastly, you are looking to buy an eight wheeler if I am not mistaken. no machine can haul more people and gear than argos 8. It is in a league of its own.
Test drive any vehicle you are going to buy and make sure you, not someone else is happy with it, its your money. |
argogeru
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, February 23, 2005 - 10:50 pm: |
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mark,
also, dollar for dollar your best bet is an argo, look at the classifieds and you will see what i mean. a new bigfoot is 8000,00 and the max with the same motor is 8500.00. new or used for resale and investment an argo is your best dollar for dollar machine. |
Douglas MacCullagh (Dougmac)
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Roadwolf,
I don't understand your comment about Argos getting stuck more easily. I have owned a Vanguard2 and a Response. When I get into the slop, I usually end up with one side on better ground than the other. The tranny feels the better traction as drag, and a bit more power goes to the side in the goo. The result is a small turn towards the better traction. The ONLY time I've gotten stuck was when I went straight into thick, goopy mud and the machine tried to float in the glop. No traction at all. That mud would even stop a Max. How much experience do you have with both the Max & Argo? Please unpack your statement. |
bigkodiak
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, February 23, 2005 - 10:50 pm: |
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Not trying to stir up this age old arguement, but I have an Argo Bigfoot, and my buddy has a Max II with the same engine. We went for a ride together last weekend, we both went places the other went...Slop, dry, rocks, sand, and dirt. neither of us went where the other couldn't. The only physical difference we noticed was the max II was faster on the flat straight away, we attributed this to the machine weight difference. my machine dry weighs 910 lbs, his only weighs 700. Going down steep inclines, the Argo was better because of the low gear. We both love our machines, and we don't care that they are different...Thats what makes the world go 'round. Machine type is purely personal preference. |
Doug Barker
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bigkodiak
AMEN BROTHER !
MY SENTIMENT EXACTLY !
(unless your talking about which is a better machine...then its an Argo) |
pete6x6
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Doug,
I personally like ARGO better. A 6x6 is not a drag race machine it's made to go where other machines can't. Thus the tougher it is the better. Argo is by far tougher than a max and always will be. But If you want my personal opinion :) ATTEX was and still is the best hands down! |
liflod (Liflod)
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How does a MAX or an ARGO compare to my ATTEX? I have a 440 Thunderchief and over all it runs really well.I have never driven another 6x6 so all of my experience has been with the ATTEX. Do the newer machines run as good as the older 2 strokes? I know the top speed is less on a newer machine. Can someone who has owned both of them tell me how they compare. |
Mark
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I looked at the 89 Argo. It has 498 hours on it. The chains and bearings were replaced a couple years ago, but due to poor storage, they were rusting up. The machine has a poorly made rack and enclosure made out of 1" square tubing and 1/2' plywood. This Argo looks pretty rough, and appears that it was not maintained very well, but it seems to run good. I'm pretty sure after seeing the machine and talking to the owner, I could have picked it up for $4000 cdn. |
argogeru
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How much is that in american $ ? That machine sounds pretty rough. from what you said mark, I wouldn't pay more than 2000.00 for it. |
Doug Barker
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Mark,
How can you be sure the hours stated are actual?
Since its sounds like its in quite rough condition, I'd keep looking.
There are several Argos in the classified section of this site and some that come up for auction on Ebay. |
bugaboo
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After wanting an Argo for many years I bought a 2000 Bigfoot this year and am glad I waited. They have improved them so much over the years especially with the four stroke engine. I find they hold their value very well and if I were you I would spend the extra money and buy new. I paid around 11,000 canadian for mine with taxes and even though it is more than I hoped to pay, I did not buy some one elses problem. |
Mark
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I have decided to look for other Argo's in better shape than the 89 I described. I have found a really nice 99 Conquest with supertracks, windshield, canvas enclosure, boat rack, 180 hrs, etc. but I can't afford to pay $14400 cnd for it. That same setup new would cost about $20000 with tax. (just multiply cnd$ by .7 to convert to American $) |
lazerman
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Mark
If you'll go to the classified section on this site you'll see my Max II for sale. I'm only asking $4,200.00 for it and it still has a year and three months warranty left on the motor and three months on the rest of the machine. If you like I can send you more photos. Selling due to my bad back. In fact I just got back from the doctors. Let me know.
Brad
brad_dunn@altavista.com |
argogeru
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mark,
argos hold their value pretty well, but if you shop around you can find a reasonable priced machine with several options already on it. I personaly wouldn't worry about tracks, depending on were you live, because they are only good for snow, and mud if that is the only thing you are riding in. if you have a long ride to get to the mud they are not worth the time and beating they put on your machine. the top and windshield are a very desirable option along with a winch, and many used machines have these options on them. Good luck on puchasing the best aatv made. |
6x6 guy
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It really doesn't matter which one you buy, or baught,because they all are great. I will agree that they T-20 might be better, but it doesn't matter, just as long as your money doesn't go on a worthless quad. |
s.g (Unregistered Guest)
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Posted From: 64.12.116.203
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I live in ontario canada and can tell you that I use aatv's to hunt/ fish and do work with my machines (6 wheel argos/ both 440 kohler 2 strokes) they are great (old 70 & 72) LITTLE MACHINES and if you keep your eyes peeled to buy & sells you will find a gem for dirt cheap. both of my machines ran under 800.00 cdn.( 69 = 450.00 & 70 = 375.00) both needed a cleaning and minor body repair and some upolustry but ran!! I have little mecnanically ability but if you purchase an owners manual from odg you won't have any problems. good luck with your purchase and all that matters is that you have six or eight wheels beneath you and trails and bogs!!!!! |
Brian in FABULOUS Utah
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Post Number: 23
Registered: 11-2005
Posted From: 24.2.91.219
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, February 20, 2006 - 11:52 pm: |
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I noticed a 2003 Argo Response on Ebay this evening. It has 47 hours on it and the guy says he only wants to get $2850 out of it. No location for the machine is given. Sounds fishy don't you think? |
Missouri's Max and Argo Dealer
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Post Number: 94
Registered: 01-2005
Posted From: 69.27.205.72
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There have been a bunch of those scams on ebay lately. Basically, if you can't go look at the machine and pay cash for it on pickup, don't bother. |
Larry (Unregistered Guest)
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Posted From: 69.208.87.246
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There was one with some "buy it now" thing instead of mouse pointer. Couldnt click anything without going to his email. It ended early. I wonder if you was trying to sell outside of ebay |
Brian in FABULOUS Utah
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Posted From: 24.2.91.219
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Now there's a 2005 Avenger on ebay with tracks and only 39 hours. They guy says he'll sell it for $2600 if you email him. LOOK OUT!! |
fredsainarkansasargodealer (Unregistered Guest)
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Posted From: 67.54.201.40
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Be careful of any price! of anything!
If you know that something is way under priced!
Richard Clark has said it before, I will again!
If it looks to good to be true! IT IS!!!!!!!!! |
Bill Purvis (Unregistered Guest)
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Posted From: 64.28.51.36
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I have been looking at this site for some time now, but this is my first time to post. I have been looking at Max and Argo. Thanks to this site I have got a lot of good info. and I decided to but a Argo. I have an order in for a 2006 Conquest 8x8, should be here in about two weeks. I can hardly wait. |
Brian in FABULOUS Utah
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Posted From: 24.2.91.219
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You'll love it, and being able to take everyone with you. |
Howard Hoover
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Registered: 10-2005
Posted From: 4.161.109.63
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lazerman, I read your post where you said you had a bad back. I was wondering if you had ever ridden in a Hydrotraxx? they have suspension seats in them and seem to be real smooth. I just experienced a back problem and I am in the process of building my own AATV and I have already bought suspension seats for it from tractor supply I'm wondering if I am going to be able to use my machine I hope my back isn't that bad. I just felt a slight pain at work while I was driving a forklift I hadn't lifted anything all week and when I got home I sat down in the chair and couldn't hardly get out of it pain was unbelievable I went to bed and couldn't hardly get out of bed in the morning. It took me about a half an hour to get dressed. It's been approx. two weeks pain has gone down a lot but lingering. I haven't heard from the doctor yet about my CT scan. |
Ken Strahl
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Registered: 02-2005
Posted From: 205.200.39.172
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Congrats on your new purchase, Bill. You'll love your Conquest. What extras are you getting? |
david berger
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Post Number: 290
Registered: 01-2005
Posted From: 64.12.116.199
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howard i blew my back out once,
hurt like hell 20 min. after i spent 2 min trying to pull start the 440cc rupp in my old attex,
got only worse over two weeks!
a stabing pain in my spine every step or sudden move i made!
finaly i narrowed the cause down to the pull starting episode and decided to try something.
i stood such as to duplicate the stress on my body but from oposet side, i pull started the same 440cc but from left arm insted untill my arm hurt,
an hour laiter i was pain free!
seams a spasem was pulling more musels in my back and prolitheraiting all the way down my spine, i stressed an oposet mussel groop and resulting damage re-aligned everything,LOL
since then i decided at least for myself, all such pain is mussel relaited and i just pop a pill for it now. |
Bill Purvis (Unregistered Guest)
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Posted From: 64.28.52.178
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Ken, I'am having the dealer add a Bilage pump, winch with front brush guard, hand rail kit, rifle rack, and up grade tires to the rawhide III's. And the machine is going to be yellow. Been thinking I might also add windshield.
I am a disabled person (wheelchair user) so this machine should let me get out and enjoy the woods, hunting and fishing,or just exploring. |
Howard Hoover
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Username: Howard_hoover
Post Number: 23
Registered: 10-2005
Posted From: 4.160.192.29
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David, I don't think it was anything I did because I hadn't lifted or pulled anything all week just sat on my butt on the forklift. I had been laid off for almost 3 months so it could be my back wasn't used to the beating and banging but I was back at work for two weeks before it happened. So then again that might not be the problem. I think it is due to the poor design of the seat on the forklift myself. The seat back is curved so if you lean the seat back you don't have any upper back support if you lean it forward you don't have any lower back support. |
david berger
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Username: Davidrrrd
Post Number: 292
Registered: 01-2005
Posted From: 172.148.242.27
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i don't know if yours is caused by same things as mine but i can attest to the ability of a back injury to grow and move and get worse over time.
mine had gotten so bad i could not even hold a piece of paper and walk without it slipping out of my hand!
it didn't take much to cause the initial spasm.
but that spasm started a chain reaction.
if your doctor gives you mussel relaxers your back mussels may heal,
thats if yours is spasm related as mine was. |
Anonymous
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Hey - I have this problem with Kidney stones, I was wondering if you guys could help me out!!!! Come on, I thought this was a AATV site not the web MD posting????? It's getting boring!!!!!! |
Howard Hoover
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Username: Howard_hoover
Post Number: 24
Registered: 10-2005
Posted From: 4.161.19.252
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Mr Anonymous Or RICHARD CRANIUM IS PROBABLY YOUR REAL NAME THOUGH I DOUBT YOU ARE A MAN.
I HAVE BEEN STUDYING TO BE A GYNECOLOGIST SO I CAN PROBABLY HELP YOU OUT WITH YOUR KIDNEY STONES. IF YOU DON'T LIKE IT READ SOMETHING ELSE. |
Howard Hoover
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Posted From: 4.161.19.252
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Dave, turns out I have 2 fractured vertebrea. |
david berger
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Username: Davidrrrd
Post Number: 294
Registered: 01-2005
Posted From: 172.132.40.177
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HOLY SHIT! FROM SITING ON THE FORK TRUCK?
IS THIS FROM LOW CALCIUM CONDITION LIKE FROM FAILURE TO DRINK MILK OR SOMETHING?
NOPE THAT'LL TAKE A LIL MORE TIME TO HEAL.
CONSIDERING THE WILD STUFF I HAVE DONE TO MINE I COUNT MYSELF VERY VERY LUCKY NOW, I ONCE FELL 5' OFF A MACHINE AT WORK AND HIT THE EDGE OF A PALLET WITH MY BACK,
TOOK MANY WEEKS WITH MEDS BUT DID HEAL.
AND AS ABOVE I TOO WAS TEMPTED TO ANSWER OUR FRIEND WITH THE TALE OF A FRIENDS RECENT SURGERY TO REMOVE A GOLF BALL SIZED K-STONE!
HE SAID 6 MONTHS AGO THEY COULD HAVE GIVEN HIM SOMETHING TO DISSOLVE IT, BUT HIS DOC HAD TO PUT IN A STINT TYPE THINGY (AND GET THIS) IT HAD TO BE PULLED OUT INTACT THREW HIS URETHRA!!!
MAKES ME TEAR UP JUST THINKING ABOUT IT!
HE'S FEELING MUCH BETTER NOW THAT HE DOESN'T HAVE TO PEE RED. |
Howard Hoover
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Username: Howard_hoover
Post Number: 26
Registered: 10-2005
Posted From: 4.160.162.222
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It could have been from a previous injury and then aggrivated said the doc. from movement but I have no idea what the cause would have been from
because I haven't got hurt in a long time. I take vitamins every day and have always liked milk, so I don't know about the calcium deficiency thing but I just started taking extra yesterday. Well I guess we better get back to talking AATV's I would hate to bore someone to death with my health problems but I didn't see any rules anywhere where it said AATV conversing only, then again I could be wrong & Or Richard Cranium (Mr. Anonymous)could be a communist formerly from the Soviet Union trying to control our conversations. |
david berger
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Username: Davidrrrd
Post Number: 295
Registered: 01-2005
Posted From: 172.171.20.74
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Howard i thought it was an AATV conversation,
our 6x6 vehicles are rough on backs,
drive a 6x6 and share back story's!
also my friend who just had his stones out has a nice max IV, wanted to ride it even just before the surgery, but the pain meds weren't good enough!
at the next jamboree ask the guy with the green max IV who's parked by me all about his kidney stone surgery, IM sure he will be happy to tel the tale! |
Howard Hoover
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Post Number: 27
Registered: 10-2005
Posted From: 4.161.18.44
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Yeah the 6x6's are quite a bit more rough on the backs than the quads but they don't have to be.
I think the manufacturers could make some changes and put suspension seats in them, like the Hydrotraxx or like I am going to do. They could use the regular spring suspension seats like I bought at T.S.C. or if you had an on board air system you could use air suspension seats. They could also add extra padding in the seats or possibly switch to that gel stuff they use in bicycle seats. |
fredsainarkansasargodealer (Unregistered Guest)
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You guy,s need to step up to the ARGO AVENGER.
Best ride of any of the 8x8s. Even without the suspension seats.
No kidding, you need to try one out!! |
philip w.cox
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Fred, I am very much a Max 4 fan but I will agree that there are many nice features with the Argo Avenger. One of them is the thick densely padded seat. The optional lower geared (high ratio) tranny aparently solves the complaints re.lack of low end torque when using tracks, but it was a tad short on top end speed before and the high ratio makes it worse. Do you think we may be getting an avenger with 30 to 35 h.p.? W. Philip Cox |
George"Bubba"Hunt
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Howard, hope that old back gets better. You are right about the Hydro-Traxx.I have had a bad back for a long time and the HT isn't any rougher than my F-250.So far I've taken 10 trips back into the bush on ice-fishing.It's several miles one way on hard packed snow and ice.
I know that some of my old cronies have me boiled in hot hydraulic oil, but none yet.
I changed the engine oil this fall and that's about all I've had to do. Dang!! I miss having to grease those zirks. I even miss the banging of those chains under my feet.Not to worry though,I carry a big can full of sprockets on top just to keep me awake.... Just kidding..thought I would say HEY to my old Buddies. Hey Fred, Hey Brandon!!
I'm still alive in Alaska. I'll be 63 in a few weeks, send gifts.
Bubba..oldbearhunter@alaska.net |
fredsainarkansasargodealer (Unregistered Guest)
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Bubba, I can't beleive that you haven't been eaten by a bear yet!
Happy birthday! 63 is looking younger to me all the time. |
George"Bubba"Hunt
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Posted From: 209.112.182.123
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Fred Sain, I have had a few broken ribs and a sucking chest wound, but not completely "eaten" as of yet. I guess the taste was more than the old Griz could stand. I have HIS hide on my wall, not my hide on his.
You can read the whole story in my book, "The Wilderness Trail". You can preview it on my web , shadowmountainoutdoors.com
I'm thinking about extending the rack on my Hydro Traxx and sleeping up there instead of in a tent. I already have a ground blind that sets up there.Don't particularly like sleeping on the ground with those big fuzzy things.
My partner has an Argo. We take turns using each machine when we go into the bush this winter ice fishing.Both work very well. I do like the heater he has in the Argo.
I have a buch of those AATV stories on my BLOG page, on my web site.If you like "back-woods hillbilly humor", check it out.
Bubba |
Jack Ouellette
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Bubba,
What type of Argo does your partner use? Could you provide a comparison between the performance ,strengths and advantages of each as you observed them? Cool website you have there!
Jack |
Howard Hoover
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Posted From: 4.161.106.87
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George, I have looked in several book stores & no one seems to have your book. It's been probably about a year since I last looked I kind of gave up. I did see them talking about it on USA Today,
or Good Morning America I can't remember which.
I figured Waldenbooks would have it but they didn't. I guess I'll just have to send you the dough to get one. Howard Hoover Indpls. IN. |
George"Bubba"Hunt
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Posted From: 209.112.182.108
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Howard, my book has it's own web site, thewildernesstrail.com. Or you can e-mail your address and I'll send you one. I'm cheaper than Barnes&Noble. Ten bucks+$2.00 S&H. You can get the numbers from my web and any book store can order it.
Jack,
I like the HT for "no maintenance" and I like the hydrostatic steering. It is a work-horse as far as hauling and dragging moose. It is not very fast, but neither am I.
I like the Argo, the way my partner has his set up. He has a heater, headphones from an aircraft, stero,rack with a pop-up boom that picks up moose,set screw on the throttle( extendable handles) so he can stand up and drive it.He also has lights on all sides so we can dig clams or field-dress a moose at night. Soon we are building side-door panels that will be hinged and tip off each side and make up into bunks.
I think it a Conquest. It faster than the HT and is a good investment.I am fond of the smooth no-skid steering of the HT and speed isn't important in the bogs.Both rigs are good.
Bubba, oldbearhunter@alaska.net |
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