When did Argo release the Admiral Transmission and what are the benefits?

[cwilliams]

I was trying t figure out when this came out? Is reduced noise one of the big benefits with this? Thanks

[msafi65]

I believe 2010 model year was in vehicles in production during mid 2009. The admiral dosent totally stop one side in high range thus it's very smooth turning. In low range it counter rotates the steering side slowly. Steering radius in low is very tight. The jack shaft drive chains have been removed as the output shafts are direct from the transmission.

[Rock Doctor]

Even Torque to all wheels, although this may or may not be a benefit as it greatly increases the turn radius in high range, and makes it impossible to "skid Steer" if desired. The older style Trans can "Skid Steer" or "Slip Steer" as required by the operator.
Counter Rotating the Tire Banks, although this may not be a benifit as it generates heat, and ODG recomends that running in Low Range should not be done for extended periods. It also makes steering very jerky when trying to run in Low Range.
The Neutral Safety Switch is a little "flaky", operators should know how to bypass it if it fails (It WILL fail eventually)
The Admiral is MUCH quieter than an older Low Geared Trans, but not a lot quieter than the old Med and High Geared Tansmitions.
A machine with the Admiral Trans is a lot easier to learn to drive than the older style Trans. Partially due to the increased power transfer efficiency and the "Handle Bar" steering gear is less intimidating than the old Sticks (which some people find confusing)

RD