To start with I own both Max and Argo brands and I know their strength's but the Mudd-Ox has taken the future of AATV's to the next step and beyond. This sounds like a bold statement but Matt has really hit a home run with this machine with twice the ground clearance of any stock atv 4x4, 6x6, or 8x8 on the planet! The Mudd-Ox is as nimble and quick as any current production model Max and more powerfull than even the mighty Avenger EFI. The Mudd-Ox is easy to operate for veteran AATV oeprator's with only a few moments of operation to get the hang of it. If you consider the Argo to be the tow truck of the trail then the Mudd-Ox is the Tank retriever. Factory testing has shown the Mudd-Ox will tow more than twice the weight of the factory specs on the Advenger EFI but Matt will advertise a more conservitive spec on his production Model. It will still be rated higher than the Argo. I have personaly seen the Mudd-Ox pull an Argo Responce with the all weather top and roll over protection kit up a steep grade back wards at speed after the Argo could not climb it on it's own. The percise controls of the Mudd-Ox will allow the operator to skid steer, pivot steer, stop, go forward or reversve with out stoping to change gear. I have never felt more in control in an AATV than I have felt in the Mudd-Ox. Down Hill breaking is the best I have ever seen or operated and I would stack it against any ATV in the world. You have to test drive a Mudd-Ox to believe it. I still want Max's and Argo's but now I want a Mudd-Ox too!!! Check out the Mudd-Ox test unit in action on John Schwab's 2008 spring ride Haspin DVD.