12.5" Tracks on Mid-80's Argo I/C 8x8?

[Planter Bob]

It's a long shot, but I'm wondering if anyone has any experience with the 12.5" tracks on a mid-80's Argo I/C 8x8?

I'm looking at these, and am wondering if they are wide enough to be effective in muskegs and snow?

My rig is stripped down and is VERY lightweight, and I like the idea of not needing any extensions on axles or bearings.

Thanks folks,

Planter Bob

[8footedFloatGoat]

That's the same boat I'm in. My Argo is an 83, with the smaller tires and no axle extensions. $1300 is a lot of money for me though b/c I'm pretty much city bound :-( If you NEED it though it would be a pretty good deal (provided they work)

[eightwheeler]

yes those are equal to Argo standard tracks and work very well all around

[ememechanic]

Planter Bob, I run the Argo version (13") on my mid 80's I/C 8 wheeler and they do everything well but swim. We had a lot of rain in Southern Manitoba this spring and I left the tracks on to get around my cattle farmer friends fields to check fence posts. They pull throgh muskeg,swamp,mud and 4 ft. of snow(claimed). Once the snowmobilers find out you have tracks you will be on pulling duty. They don't swim worth a crap or turn too easily on solid ground,but work well for what they are intended to do. Oh, expect a decrease in speed. Hope this helps.

[Planter Bob]

Just the answer I've been looking for! I don't go swimming much at all, and if I do it's only very short distances.

[Planter Bob]

Now I just have to decide on the Argo tracks or the Tru Trax from Richard. Are the Argo tracks rubber?

[8footedFloatGoat]

What does "I/C" mean when describing older Argos?

[Rock Doctor]

What does "I/C" mean when describing older Argos?

(Industrial/Commercial) Came out in '81 with Hydraulic Steering

[Rock Doctor]

It's a long shot, but I'm wondering if anyone has any experience with the 12.5" tracks on a mid-80's Argo I/C 8x8?

I'm looking at these, and am wondering if they are wide enough to be effective in muskegs and snow?

My rig is stripped down and is VERY lightweight, and I like the idea of not needing any extensions on axles or bearings.

Thanks folks,

Planter Bob

Don't be afraid to try 1/2 or 3/4 tracks as an option
3/4 Tracks (Front 3 tires on each side) works about 80% as good as full tracks
1/2 Tracks (Middle 2 tires on each side) works about 60% as good as full tracks

I've never tried the 1/2 Tracks, but have seen several machines done up this way (Usually in the summer time, when I prefer to run no tracks if possible)

Just a thought
RD

[Planter Bob]

RD,

I've been told by others that these models with roll pins do better with all or none for tracks. Could be just talk, but I want to go full tracks regardless. I have a lot of muskegs in the summer and snow in the winter.

So....Argo (Supertracks) or Tru Trax? Which would you go with? I can get the Argo tracks new for $1,850 and Tru Trax are $1,555 including shipping.

[mudbug3]

If I had $1,850 to spend on a set of tracks for an Argo, I,d buy the fast swimming tracks that Adair argo sells. These tracks have a 1 1/8" inch lug that provides outstanding traction in the mud, and a smooth upper surface to provide better side to side turning than any other track on the market.

[Planter Bob]

If I had $1,850 to spend on a set of tracks for an Argo, I,d buy the fast swimming tracks that Adair argo sells. These tracks have a 1 1/8" inch lug right below the top surface of the track to provide outstanding traction in the mud, and a smooth upper surface to provide better side to side turning than any other track on the market.

Thanks for the suggestion, but at $2426 (with shipping) for the Adair tracks, that's nearly $1,000 more than the Tru Trax would run me! Swimming is low on my list for what I need. I want lightweight, good in snow (able to put on cleats), and relatively low cost. I think the Tru Trax are the best value going for new tracks. We'll see...I'm ordering them tomorrow, after two years of wanting tracks! Yeeeehaaaaa!

Planter Bob

[ARGO81I/C]

As far as roll pins go, if you think there not strong enough, do what i do, insert smaller roll pin inside original roll pin.

[MIteyMT]

that is a good idea, the had a talk about some VERY strong shear pins on here recently available from graihger, I suppose I could try them, but I sure like not messing with my old argo since I put in grade 8s ( only broke one or two).
Planter Bob, me and you both. I am getting tracks to run around hunting. I can't wait for January. I have been trying to design my own. We will see if I make or buy. I think we can get away with plastic tracks in AK on light older rigs. Did you see my post on caging bearings. I know you are handy, if you have a forstner bit set, some pipe, and a chunk of UMHW off of ebay (1") I think they would work