i have had argo, max and attex machines. all have their good and bad points, and all are very capable machines. your best bet would be to try to find some machines near you and test drive. the argo and max drive differently and you may find that you just like one better. search the site for "argo vs max" and you find lots of discussion on the issue. in the end it all boils down to your preference. this is my wifes 1974 maxII. i hauled firewood off a hillside with it all day
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