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10-15-2014, 08:31 AM
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So who's an Argo lover???
After working way too hard slugging and winching my ranger through muskeg this fall to find a moose and try to get away from the crowds I'm seriously considering buying an 8x8 Argo with tracks to hopefully go where I want on any future early season moose hunts. I am aware that Argos are high maintenance but it wouldn't be something that I would use a whole lot, and I'm not hard on my gear. I have a reliable quad, a brand new ranger 6x6 and am not really interested in putting tracks on either because I'm fairly certain even with tracks they won't go where I want them to. I'll probably be buying preowned but as new as I can without breaking the bank. What should a guy look out for? What would you buy if you were going pre-owned? I like the avenger 8x8, and will hopefully be going 2008 or newer, and in the $10,000 range. Any thoughts?
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10-15-2014, 08:39 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2014
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Argo's r awesome
they will go anywhere
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10-15-2014, 08:54 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2008
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Argo
The maintenance and reliability is drastically different then the old ones. I would suggest going to your nearest dealer and see if they have any used machines. If you want to buy it privately just make sure you have it looked at first .
Devon
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10-15-2014, 09:13 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Birch Mt to Fort Vermilion
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Don't let common sense hold you back..... join the Argo club...
I have a 6x6 and 8x8, the 8 wheel is made for moose hunting, haul over a 1000 lbs cargo, floats, add tracks, cab for the rain and snow. It tows my tandem trailer alot better then my quad.
I built a gin pole on the front on the argo, works great for butchering moose, lifting the rib cage into a trailer.
In dry years i leave the tracks home, wet years run on tracks.
One machine has over 1000hrs, other has 700hrs.
Look for a Avenger with less then 300 hrs if you don't like wrenching.
2010 and newer have the Admiral trans, has easier steering with tracks.
Watch some of 'Rockdoctor' vids on Utube, he runs a couple Conquest on tires and tracks.
Plus you get to float across swamps and rivers leave all other traffic behind....
Here is my dream machine.$$$
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10-15-2014, 09:17 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2010
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How much would that dream machine be worth Summit?
I'm thinking prob 30k but yes I agree that would sweet!
I'm thinking you'd be toasty warm in that cab!
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10-15-2014, 09:23 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2012
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When you do get them one stuck, light er in fire and walk away. 
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10-15-2014, 09:25 AM
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Location: Parts Unknown
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We use argos pretty much always quads and choppers. I hate choppers.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9atGQHJXSyo
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10-15-2014, 09:34 AM
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Why ??
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Originally Posted by Team Anzac
When you do get them one stuck, light er in fire and walk away. |
Why ? with winch front and back not a big deal to pull it out . I carry a earth anchor and never had a problem
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10-15-2014, 10:12 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: red deer
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Originally Posted by Team Anzac
When you do get them one stuck, light er in fire and walk away. |
I have run argos for 23 years now, and yes got it stuck a few times. (anything will at some point get stuck),
Never had to light it on fire and walk away,
Why would a person do something like that???
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10-15-2014, 10:13 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Edmonton
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In my experience they get you where you shouldn't be and then leave you there there haha
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10-15-2014, 12:27 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Magrath, Alberta
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There is a great looking low Km and hour 2012 750 HDI with tracks that was just listed on Kijiji out of Edmonton a few hours ago, I know it a bit over your price range at 16,950 but a nice unit it looks like.
Jim..
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10-15-2014, 12:35 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Edmonton
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We have run them for the last seven years with NO major problems. One with tracks, my hunting buddy on tires only. Good idea to travel together just in case. Gets you to areas that the quads and side by sides can't get to! Great to get back in the boonies away from the crowds!
Best of luck. 
RBH
Last edited by Rather Be Hunting; 01-19-2021 at 07:27 PM.
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10-15-2014, 12:42 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Whitecourt
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Jim Shockey trusts his life to an Argo, nuff said lol
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10-15-2014, 12:48 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2008
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Argos
I have run them for 28 years and I have never had to walk out. Yes they get stuck yes things can happen but that's true with any machine.
Most peoples issues are due to user abuse and not knowing how to drive them.
few of my machines
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10-15-2014, 01:07 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2012
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I won't be basing my choices on the possibility of getting stranded. I've been stranded by quads and sleds and even a float plane once lol. I plan on maintaining it properly and driving it gingerly lol. Just the thought of getting back in the bush where I'll have it all to myself is enough for me!
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10-15-2014, 01:08 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Edmonton
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Originally Posted by Dannyo
I won't be basing my choices on the possibility of getting stranded. I've been stranded by quads and sleds and even a float plane once lol. I plan on maintaining it properly and driving it gingerly lol. Just the thought of getting back in the bush where I'll have it all to myself is enough for me!
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Good lad!
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10-15-2014, 01:13 PM
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location
Dannyo
where are you located ?
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10-15-2014, 01:23 PM
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I'm in fort mcmurray but I'm not afraid to go where the hunting takes me lol
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10-15-2014, 01:45 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Edmonton
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Few photos of some good times with the Argos.
RBH
Last edited by Rather Be Hunting; 01-19-2021 at 07:27 PM.
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10-15-2014, 01:47 PM
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Argo
If you were closer I would say swing by my shop for a chat . I'm in Calgary so a bit of a drive hahah. I don't know the dealer up there but would thing a good place to start lookin .if you have any questions feel free to PM me.
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10-15-2014, 01:48 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2008
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pics
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Originally Posted by Rather Be Hunting
Few photos of some good times with the Argos.
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Great pics Thanks for sharing
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10-15-2014, 02:07 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Birch Mt to Fort Vermilion
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And bit of water like this stops quads and SxS, happy hunting on the other side.....
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10-15-2014, 02:39 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2008
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 To Me, this would be the Ultimate Hunting Unit, but I own a 2007 Polaris Ranger, and am too old to start over.
Bruce.
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10-15-2014, 03:00 PM
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Join Date: May 2007
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Few manufactured goods are as poorly designed as the OLD ARGOS. I swear that an idiot could design something stronger out of paper machete and paper clips.
HOWEVER I have to agree with Rather Be Hunting, who I have hunted with extensively, the new machine is pretty darn good!!!
They are slower, and it wish they had a high speed transmission, but the lack of suspension would be a problem.
I cannot help but wonder what would have happened if ARGO had done it right in the first place.
Drewski
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10-15-2014, 03:05 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ARGO GUY
If you were closer I would say swing by my shop for a chat . I'm in Calgary so a bit of a drive hahah. I don't know the dealer up there but would thing a good place to start lookin .if you have any questions feel free to PM me.
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Thanks for the offer bud! If I'm ever close I'll be sure to send you a message. Would love to meet up with someone with experience in the argo world lol
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10-15-2014, 03:07 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rather Be Hunting
Few photos of some good times with the Argos.
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Now that's what I'm talking about! Real hunting! Thanks for the pics!
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10-15-2014, 03:08 PM
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And bit of water like this stops quads and SxS, happy hunting on the other side.....
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This is usually where I turn around lol. Hopefully that'll change soon enough!
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10-15-2014, 03:14 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2014
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Mine is 1981 and still going. Just don't know if I should retire it or not.
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10-15-2014, 03:48 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Southern Alberta
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What sort of top speed do you get out of an argo? 
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10-15-2014, 04:03 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Edmonton
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What sort of top speed do you get out of an argo? |
Gps had dads 05 bigfoot 6x6 doing around 30 km but it was not quite wound up. Not very fast but in a argo its pretty good.
Argo's have been in the family for ever. Hauled a lot of moose and hunters. Dads newer one, the 05 bigfoot is real nice compared to the old 76. But it is a work horse and not a quad. I am in between quads so i used dads last season and this one. I hate the slow bumpy ride, I love that it goes almost anywhere, we dont have tracks but they would sure be nice. They still get stuck but you don't bury an argo like a quad would so with a little tug or winching and you should be out easy peasy.
Keep them chains and bearings lubed, stay on top of the maintenance and it should last and get you back out.
A friend rents newer 8x8's with tracks. He says they will go anywhere. After watching the Rock Doctors videos, I believe it.
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