Argo frontier 700 or aurora 850
Hi im looking at buying a new argo to replace my older magnum but im not sure in between the frontier 700 8x8 or the aurora 850 8x8 i will be using it 4 season and to plow snow im not sure between rubber tracks or channel tracks would the 23hp efi be maxed out all the time compared to the 33 with the admiral? Also im new here hello everyone
They do have lower geared transmission packages available for multiple machines. If you plow and operate with tracks that would be something to consider.
I've always thought the more power the better, but that will add cost. If you purchase new you can always negotiate for the best deal. The 2022s should be out soon so a 2021 might be found with a discount.
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Hi torque transmission is way to go I think. Also just for thought, check out Mud ox vengeance. I know it’s not model you mentioned but similarly priced as aurora. Fun to look.
The 700 Frontier is nice because it is capable and simple, both machines will work nicely for what you want to do but that Aurora is surely a very nice power house. Maintenance is simpler on the frontier and that is a consideration. The rubber tracks are excellent in snow but in other conditions they are hard on chains and bearings. You will have to ask the channel tracks folks about those tracks in snow but I am sure if you used ice cleats they would get the job done for what ever you wanted to do.
I know where i can buy 15 inch rubber tracks and i heared they are still capable in deep snow mayber those would turn better?
The Argo web site shows the top speed of the 2022 Frontier 700 as 16 mph and does not specify a different speed, so I strongly suspect they are only offering the machine with the old 3.3 low range transmission, the 800 Aurora with the the water cooled Kawasaki engine also shows a top speed of 16 mph so I suspect it to is only available with the HT or lower geared transmission. Leads me to suspect that the new Argo clutching system has a lot to do with lower gear ratios in their machines. That being said I see the 700 6x6 still shows a top speed of 22 mph. Hummmmmm?
Yes but it does not show on the website the speed for the lower geared transmission i still want a bit of speed cause im gonna run tires a lot to?
*Upgrade* from a magnum? There is no upgrade to the magnum, they're the pinnacle of Argo engineeringOriginally Posted by Payeur600
At least, that's what I tell myself as I plod along on my '88 Magnum.
Jokes aside, I also use a 23HP Avenger and with rubber tracks from time to time and it has no issues with power. Like others said, make absolutely sure to get the lower geared/higher torque transmission. Keep in mind that if you plan on using channel tracks, they will be very hard on a paved asphalt driveway if you are ploughing with them. Maybe someone who has more experience with them on pavement can confirm or correct me on that though.
Yes i would think the same but i dont plow on pavement
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