I am buying a new ATV MAX or ARGO

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Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of pageLink to this message   By Scott on Unrecorded Date: Edit

Just found this wonderful site, my first message
please help

I am going to buy a brand new ATV this month I have a max dealer
about 30 miles on way and an Argo dealer about 50 miles the other
way. I want either a Max4 16hp or A basic Argo 8x8. What I am looking
for is something that will hold together and get me around in the woods, I
am 58 years old, not interested in all the speed and jumping and tearing
things up that some guys do. I just want something that will last and that I
do not have to work on all the time. To give a bit of history I bought and
still have a AMF so I know all about having to work on this older machines.

I am ready to spend my money not work on it.

So my question is?
What do you folks think?

Scott Harrison

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of pageLink to this message   By newmax on Unrecorded Date: Edit

I don't know anything about the argo's only what i have read on here. I too was looking at either the max or argo. I am not into speed either. after i investigated both carefully i chose the max IV 18hp. I didn't want to have to play with the sticks when i got in the heavy stuff to keep both sides of the wheels turning. The max is true six wheel drive.

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of pageLink to this message   By MaxRules (Brandon_price) on Unrecorded Date: Edit

I would go with at least the 18hp Max IV. This model comes with o-ring chain and solid splined axles which means it will last much longer. The 16hp is a bit underpowered and even more so with the 26" tires.

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of pageLink to this message   By Midwest atv's #1 in 2000 (Hustler) on Unrecorded Date: Edit

Scott, I don't think you would like the Argo 8x8 in the woods. It is very big and it is hard to get around in the woods. I would recommend the Max IV with at least the 18hp and 26" tires. If you have any other questions, feel free to contact me and I will answer any of your questions about both machines.

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of pageLink to this message   By Douglas MacCullagh (Dougmac) on Unrecorded Date: Edit

Scott -

The Argo Response is a fine machine. It is only 2 feet longer than the 6-wheel Argos. How much of a difference that makes in the woods depends on how dense the trees are. We use ours to maintain a tree farm, and to help my (disabled) wife get around our property. The longer machine gives a gentler ride and is easier to steer. The extra cargo space is useful, too. With both dealers so close, have you ridden in or driven either machine?


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