Difference between Response and Conquest?

[akmountaineer]

I'm thinking about buying a newer Argo, but I can't seem to find information on what the actual difference is between a Conquest and a Response. Can anyone detail the differences? Is it possible to upgrade a Response to the equivalent of a Conquest, or it it necessary to buy a Conquest right off the bat. I would like to run Supertracks in deep snow if that makes any difference.

Thanks!

[Rock Doctor]

Response
18hp Brigs
Air cooled
No bearing extensions

Conquest
20 hp Kawasaki
Liquid cooled
bearing extensions

Conquest is more suited to tracks with the added hp and bearing extensions.


RD

[alaskacody]

the conquest is consederd the top of the line as far as argos go i think it would cost quite abit more to covert an response over as far as drect cost goes I think that if i knew then when i bought my conquest what i know now i would have bought a mud ox now there is an anphib that you get a big bang for your buck when this argo wears out i am going to get one it is a B.M.W.of anphib's just my two pennes worth Skip

[akmountaineer]

Response
18hp Brigs
Air cooled
No bearing extensions

Conquest
20 hp Kawasaki
Liquid cooled
bearing extensions

Conquest is more suited to tracks with the added hp and bearing extensions.


RD

Forgive my ignorance, but what exactly are bearing extensions, and would they be difficult / expensive to add to a response?

[Rock Doctor]

I would love to try a Mudd Ox, I wonder if anyone would be willing to send a "Demo" up to me..........


AK,
Bearing extensions extend the bearing location out farther on the axles on the front and back axles of the Argo. They are bolted through to the frame of the Argo. It's a "mechanical advantage" thing. By moving the bearings out closer to the wheel flange, it makes the axle "stronger", helps prevent bent axles, and is less wear on the bearings.

I have heard of them being added to machines without them, but have never seen it done. Check out some of the "Snow Plowing" posts, and you will find pics of them. This Thread has a pic on the first post, The Aluminium piece is the bearing extension.

http://www.6x6world.com/forums/argo-atvs/5345-argo-bigfoot-plow-mounts.html

RD