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After 21 years a Argo owner 1 response 1 advengers and 1 his the outfitter totaly out rides steers and out performs the other 3. As far as floating this machine its been totally fine. I got the tires reversed (new for 2018) and adair pro tracks it is very very stable. Also have the 6 hp nissan clamped on the back and that is really nice. Im planning a trip to canada trout fishing and backwoods argo ridding. I live in Michigan's up. So canada is not to far away. Also I thought the auto lube for the chains was for lazy people. It's actually the best thing Argo could have done. More oil less repairs. I also have the winter snow extension kit and had it in the deep Michigan snow and they performed excellent. My last hid had the 20 inch rd bulldog tracks (very heavy) they performed good also but broke a lot lot of parts. I will never run rubber tracks again. After using this style Adair track. Not many people post anymore I sure hope more people post in the future. Also anyone living in Canada that would be willing to ride with me or take me out back woods riding would be awesome thanks trapperjack.
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Congrats on the Outfitter! Sounds like trapperjack hit the trapperjackpot!Comment
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I agree. Sounds like you have an excellent machine. I have a 2018 Avenger STR, with Beaver Dam steel tracks. I have floated it for a second or two, but no amount of mud will stop it. I hope your new machine gives you as much pleasure as mine has given me.
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Biggest benefit I find is the Admiral trans compared to the older model and the handlebar steering setup. I can drive with my boy falling asleep in my arms one handed no issues. It's like power steering for Argos what I tell my buddy's. I ended up putting the High Torque 8.4 geared trans in mine as it came with the original 6.4 and it made life much easier staying in High range all the time to benefit from the easier "slip" steering in High range and initial take off over large obstacles like 1 ft or bigger downed trees with tracks on as well. I did lose a bit of top end speed overall but with the Escargo or Rubber tracks it seems so hard on the machine in low range doing full skid steering in tall marshy grass situations I am basically always in travelling swampy cutlines and tight bush trails. I think with the Adair tracks this issue would all be but alleviated except for the initial take-off under load situations. Best part of the Adair setup too is not losing top speed as you do with the Reduction style track design of the Escargo or Channel designs.
I plan to buy a set of Adairs if I could ever find a used set or the Canadian Dollar strengthens to make purchasing new less painful. Right now you could buy buy two sets of tracks to one set of Adairs because of the cost difference.Comment
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I was going to buy the beaver dam tracks but could not get a deal done. I would have not gotten the steel track grounder lots of rust after awhile plus weight. Als was worried about sidewall wear and slapping noise while driving long distances. Do they make alot of noise please respond. I love my adair tracks lots of miles on hard pack this summer and im very pleased with the ride. ThanksComment
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No slapping noise issues whatsoever, whoever said that needs a lesson in track tension and air pressure adjustment. Any track will slap if left too loose.
A bit of sidewall wear but it seems to stop after a while, each set of tracks seem to wear the tires out in a different way it seems due to the guide design.
The steel tracks will last forever and actually ride smooth and fairly quiet compared to what one would think. I've had the Rubber tracks to compare too.
My concern with the Adair tracks is wear on gravel after a couple hundred hours on the machine and how slippery they would be for climbing over downed trees. I have a couple miles to travel each way of gravel backroads to get to my land to get to and back. I have over 200hrs on my Escargo tracks right now and the steel grousers barely show any sign of wear what so ever. They are bulletproof, I don't think you'll find a better track for winter use climbing hills then a full steel track.Comment
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I agree with you on the steel track to the umhw track for traction and wear. I have 600 miles on hard pack and gravel roads and my adair track do show some sign of wear but not a concern yet. No track slap at all with this style track either. Was wondering about the beaver dam hybrid style with the big paddle.Comment
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You don't seem to be grasping the mechanical aspect of the track slap issue. It's not the style of your track... Let air out of your tires and I garauntee you will get track slap. Even based of your prior posts you do seem to understand mechanical limitations of these situations and the vehicle. Easy way to spew out false information about stuff that way.Comment
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I have all steel Beaver Dam tracks, and have no tire wear. They can pick up a rock that slaps the tub occasionally, and my tires are at 6 psi, as recommended by Chris at Beaver Dam. I have gone through 3 feet of snow with ease. I have gone through thick mud, rocks, dust, and glare ice. I was climbing a steep, narrow hill with glare ice many times, but only once I had to spin around and head back down the hill. The paint does come off the tracks, but they are built very, very well. I bought 6 extra grousers, but I may never need them. The tracks are cupped and have back facing knuckles that really grab going forward. They are excellent going backwards as well, but are even better going forward. I have climbed very muddy inclines well over 45 degrees with ease. They are heavy, and track tuners are recommended. Adair makes great track tuners which is ironic because Beaver Dam and Adair are, well competitors.
The tracks were expensive, but well worth it. I was planning on Escargo tracks, but they can no longer be shipped into the United States. I am absolutely delighted with these tracks.
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