Comments on my new Argo 6x6 700 Frontier Scout

[john swenson]

wow ... what a ride you guys had . the tracks are the best !! jb

[mightymaxIV]

awesome dan !!!! that machine has no challenges it can't tackle . you went back to full tracks there . would the half tracks have made it ? thanks for sharing . sure wish i lived close enough to join you !! jboy

John, I believe the machine would have made with half tracks. The machine is better under most trail conditions with half tracks. What you did not see in this video was some very serious trail (swamp) conditions that were so bad I couldn't film. There was one trail that was marked FAFO. I asked the the guy on the red quad what that meant and he responded "**** AROUND AND FIND OUT" He followed me with that red lifted Honda and and had the entire machine under water with only a snorkel sticking out of the water. He and I were the only machines that would even try. We both made it with him being off the machine more than on.

[Noel Woods]

That's a fine display for the machine and those Alaskan Bush tracks. Looks like each element performed flawlessly. Nice video.

[john swenson]

awesome dan !!!! that machine has no challenges it can't tackle . you went back to full tracks there . would the half tracks have made it ? thanks for sharing . sure wish i lived close enough to join you !! jboy

[mightymaxIV]

Some requested video of my machine in a mud from hell

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRQlT2Aqm3g&lc=UgwAwd9HUWN0d6caMEN4AaABAg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRQlT2Aqm3g&lc=UgwAwd9HUWN0d6caMEN4AaABAg

[Noel Woods]

Good info for all.

[mightymaxIV]

So I reinstalled the full track system back on the Argo yesterday along with a full set of swim paddles. It swims, but slowly, none the less if you can live with a 1 to 1 1/2 MPH swim speed the full track system is awesome. It actually turns better with the full track system, heat is no longer an issue since I installed the factory hood fan that really does keep everything cool. I registered a top speed of 23 MPH with the tracks on and noted that while I was running at speed a lot less power and speed was bled off of every high speed turn. I think I am gonna keep it this way!

[tbone9]

Since I put the hood fan on I don't feel any heat at the fire wall or coming into the cab, when I run the machine wide open (23 mph) I don't feel heat coming back at me. Before the hood fan the heat was almost unbearable. I am really surprised that the hood fan is not standard equipment on all Argos. The best part is those tracks ride on those 24 inch tires and I can haul ass without worrying about the tracks eating my tub or skid plate.

I think if I had one I’d replace the factory screens with a more open expanded metal screen to allow more air to pass through. It really helped on my Max engine shroud.

[Noel Woods]

Whoa boy! That half track system looks awesome. It came out better than I expected and can imagine the traction that thing generates. Can't wait to see it in person.

[mightymaxIV]

By the way, I just measures the tracks, they are 22 inches wide and if you include the paddles in that measurement they are a full 23 inches wide, by the way those paddles are tough!

[mightymaxIV]

Very nice machine. How was the heat coming from the firewall ? I spent a weekend driving a new Argo 6 without a hood fan and my lower legs got pretty hot. I’m surprised they don’t come standard with a fan and an insulated firewall. I liked everything else about it though.

Since I put the hood fan on I don't feel any heat at the fire wall or coming into the cab, when I run the machine wide open (23 mph) I don't feel heat coming back at me. Before the hood fan the heat was almost unbearable. I am really surprised that the hood fan is not standard equipment on all Argos. The best part is those tracks ride on those 24 inch tires and I can haul ass without worrying about the tracks eating my tub or skid plate.

[tbone9]

Very nice machine. How was the heat coming from the firewall ? I spent a weekend driving a new Argo 6 without a hood fan and my lower legs got pretty hot. I’m surprised they don’t come standard with a fan and an insulated firewall. I liked everything else about it though.

[john swenson]

i must say that is one bad looking machine dan. the tracks appear to be very aggresive . no stopping you in any conditions . it would seem they would be hard to throw off too. i bet it feels really cool riding in it . best machine you've had . it's a keeper ! maybe you could come to busco if it's really muddy in oct. thanks for taking the video . looks .more awesome than i imagined . jboy

[mightymaxIV]

This is for you Noel; John Boy

[john swenson]

that's what i would enjoy seeing also ...especially if someone could film you moving along in mud !! jb