6x6 or 8x8 ?

[Goose6000]

I'm a duck/goose hunter. Mud and water. Hauling gear (300-400 lbs plus) plus one more if not 2 other guys. Looking at an Argo.
Option #1 Frontier S 6x6 with a 2 axle Argo trailer. 1640 lbs load in water $13000
Option #2 Frontier S 8x8. 1400 lbs load water .$16000

What would recommend best option for the money ?

Thank you.

[philipatmaxfour]

I'm a duck/goose hunter. Mud and water. Hauling gear (300-400 lbs plus) plus one more if not 2 other guys. Looking at an Argo.
Option #1 Frontier S 6x6 with a 2 axle Argo trailer. 1640 lbs load in water $13000
Option #2 Frontier S 8x8. 1400 lbs load water .$16000

What would recommend best option for the money ?

Thank you.

An 8 wheel avenger might make a lot of sense with 3 passengers and a load. A six wheeler is not acceptable for more than 2 adult passengers and Argo says a maximum rear seat weight of less than 200 lbs. I hope more knowledgeable Argo experts offer more competent advice

[Noel Woods]

8X8 for sure. The smaller machines will not haul the loads you need to work with, and the larger machine will really just handle the capacity you are working with. Even then, stay out of choppy water.

[ARGOJIM]

I'd say 8x8. Where are you located, some terrain require tracks whifh adds a new aspect to water usage. A picture of the ground would help with that aspect.

[mowbizz]

I have the Frontier Scout and it is small. We use it for ice fishing so we get by with it as we can pull a big sled. As a pulling machine it will compete with anything but not for space. For mud the extra tires of the 8x8 would be a plus especially with tracks. I just got mine set up the way I want it but if I ever do it again it will be an 8x8 with the easier steering.

[Goose6000]

Thanks Mowbizz you pull an Argo trailer ? And you have tracks on your 6x6 ? I'm looking at 6x6 for these reasons. And tell me what you think since you have one. #1 cost #2 size #3 can use alone and get around just scouting around or use with trailer for hauling. . #4 smaller trailer for hauling. I know it's only 2 ft shorter but it's 95 ". Saw video of guy loading in pickup.

[mowbizz]

Thanks Mowbizz you pull an Argo trailer ? And you have tracks on your 6x6 ? I'm looking at 6x6 for these reasons. And tell me what you think since you have one. #1 cost #2 size #3 can use alone and get around just scouting around or use with trailer for hauling. . #4 smaller trailer for hauling. I know it's only 2 ft shorter but it's 95 ". Saw video of guy loading in pickup.

No Argo trailer but we pull our ice shanty around and a big Jet Sled that we load with ice fishing stuff.
Just last week I put the 18” rubber tracks and now it’s a go anywhere beast. I don’t do mud except for a sloppy spring time brook crossing. Those Argo trailers look nice! If I needed to haul more I would get one.
The initial cost was great because I bought the last years model new. Then I outfitted it with windshield and top then some racks for carrying ice augers etc. now the tracks so no more getting stuck in snow drifts. The size is big enough for 2 adults and a dog but not much more...the smaller size can be a plus for just scouting around but it’s now wider with the tracks so the trail riding is tighter and I need to cut some trees down to pass where I could without the tracks.
Good luck in your search!

[thorn]

I am loving my 8x8 Conquest right now, but I have been thinking about going back to a 6x6 down the road for my next machine. I know there will be times I miss the room and the 8x8s ride a little better, but the 6x6 is more "sporty" on trail rides. I have used hitch mounted cargo racks on both 6x6 and 8x8s. They can help free up the back seat.

Hey Mowbizz, How is the power of your Scout with the tracks on? and how deep of snow have you used it in? I don't see a lot of 6x6s with the rubber tracks in really deep snow, so I am curious how it does.

[mowbizz]

I am loving my 8x8 Conquest right now, but I have been thinking about going back to a 6x6 down the road for my next machine. I know there will be times I miss the room and the 8x8s ride a little better, but the 6x6 is more "sporty" on trail rides. I have used hitch mounted cargo racks on both 6x6 and 8x8s. They can help free up the back seat.

Hey Mowbizz, How is the power of your Scout with the tracks on? and how deep of snow have you used it in? I don't see a lot of 6x6s with the rubber tracks in really deep snow, so I am curious how it does.

Power seems as good as it was without tracks but then again I just went for one woods ride so far. The snow I rode on was probably 10” and crusty but the 6x6 stayed on top while I would break through on foot.
If I did the same without tracks the machine would have high centered right away I’m sure.
I would think based on all the YouTube videos Ive watched that she will be able to take on some pretty deep snow.
Time will tell.