New 6x6 question/advise

[grit]

I'm looking at a new Arno frontier and also 6x6 scout . Had atvs and sxs for years but am wanting to get away from where they can get. I'm not concerned with speed so the Argo should be good. Is front and rear bearing extensions something that should be added? And how capable are the 6x6 with tracks in snow ? I want to use the machine for exploring in mountains and towing a trailer and hunting , and also want to use it for ice fishing and still getting I the back country in winter. We get 3-4'if snow at the most in winter . Lastly how are the new 6x6 for reliability if maintained properly as I can be many hours into the mountains with just 1 machine ... And sat phone of course . Thanks

[curtisbyrne]

the new scouts are great machines. the 23hp kohler command pro engines i heard are great to and lots of power for a six by six. it comes with the following.Front Hood Rack
• Rear Two Position Rack
• Bilge Pump Kit
• Brushguard
• Dual Entry Steps
• Front and Rear Bearing Extensions
• High Powered Fog Lights
• Skid Plate
• USB / 12 Volt Outlet
• Upgraded Seats and Trim
• Warn Provantage 3500 Cable Winch
• Custom Desert Tan Paint / Infinity Camo Laminate
and on the other hand the frontier is more affordable but with less goodies. comes with no bearing extensions,skid plate,brake fan all that stuff is optional. on an argo the things that are a must is front rear bearing extensions (for running tracks) skidplate deffinatley brake cooling fan. you can also get winshield and convertible top which make it nice and warm for winter but its up to you on how much you want to spend on an argo.p.s never cheap out on an argo you will regret it when your miles in the woods with bronken axle etc.

[radar]

A big difference between the scout and the 6x6 hdi is the admiral transmission. Just a little something to think about.

[philipatmaxfour]

A big difference between the scout and the 6x6 hdi is the admiral transmission. Just a little something to think about.

Good point radar. The difference in price, if you can find two directly comparable models, between the Admiral and older style trannys is about $1000. To avoid confusing people we should be clear that 6 wheel Frontiers with the standard trans. do not have "brake cooling fans" like all older machines did. However when Argo first offered the Admiral trans. they did have overheating problems in hot climates. The solution seemed to be a hood scoop on all machines and an optional fan mounted horizontally under the hood scoop for people with the Admiral trans. in hot climates. Here in southern Ontario most people like the hood fan on the hottest summer days. I agree that rear wheel axle extensions and skid plates are must have options on the Scout.

[ARGOJIM]

The brake fans are available for the Frontiers, even the earlier ones, both 6x6 and 8x8 both carb. and efi open diff. trans..

[grit]

so given the choice the 6x6 XDI would be preferable over the 6x6 scout?
Does anyone have experience with the 6x6 in snow with tracks?

[philipatmaxfour]

The brake fans are available for the Frontiers, even the earlier ones, both 6x6 and 8x8 both carb. and efi open diff. trans..

Thanks Jim, I guess I just haven't seen a 6 wheel Frontier that had the brake fans. I presumed they must not be needed because of the slotted brake disc.