6x6 or 8x8

[trebmaster]

I love my 6x6 for the fact that it is more manuverable in tight woods and swamp witch is ware i ride most, if i was on more open trails 8x8 is a little smother ride

[Rock Doctor]

I wouldnot say that an 8x8 is better at most things, it hauls a larger load and is more stable, true. A6x6 is fun, hauls more than a quad, and you can take a buddy. It will fit through slightly more technical trails, it' slightly less maintenance. Some guys don't need the extra room.
Personally, for my riding conditions, the 8x8 fits the bill better.

RD

Parts are interchangeable
Chances are that if you're tossing your tracks, tire press is responsible. Terrain can also toss off a track if you get into something that causes the tracks to twist. I tossed a track 2 days ago at work, while riding along in a deep V ditch ( Rubber Tracks are WAY harder to put back on in the field with 2' of snow than plastic tracks, but it's easier to toss a plastic track in the first place)

[madmac]

if the 8x8 is better at most things,why do people buy 6x6's to begin with?? i am guessing initial cost?

makes a difference on snow, better or worse?
i seen a clip on youtube of a aatv throwing a track while turning,is this common or caused by incorrect tire pressure?

obviously there is another axle and longer chains,but for the most part are parts interchangeable between the 6 and 8?

[madmac]

if the 8x8 is better at most things,why do people buy 6x6's to begin with?? i am guessing initial cost?

[Bud]

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I think the 6x6 is a great toy, lots of fun. The 8x8 is also lots of fun, typically a little slower, and revolves more around working and hauling loads.

My opinion, and only my opinion, is that a 6x6 makes a great second machine. Most guys that I know who bought a 6x6 wish that they had bought an 8x8. The usual reason being cargo capacity.

I am one of those guys.

I have both, solely because my son wants me to hang on to the 6x6 for a while so that we can ride together.

[Rock Doctor]

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I think the 6x6 is a great toy, lots of fun. The 8x8 is also lots of fun, typically a little slower, and revolves more around working and hauling loads.

My opinion, and only my opinion, is that a 6x6 makes a great second machine. Most guys that I know who bought a 6x6 wish that they had bought an 8x8. The usual reason being cargo capacity.

[madmac]

i have narrowed down my choice to argo simply because their the closest dealer ship to where i live.(are there max dealers in eastern canada??)

can some body enlighten me to the pros and cons of 6 or 8 wheels.

the area i play in is mostly farm road or logging trail,
with 3 to 4 foot deep puddles (ponds)

so i was thinking on 8x8 for the added room,

does the longer body make the 8x8 more stable on the water?

are the 8x8 underpowered for their increased size?

does the longer wheelbase make a difference in snow?

and does the argos front engine cause any concerns with exhaust fumes when running a winter tarp/roof?

thanks