Newbie to AATV, whats the unit for me?

[berky84]

Been out a few times with my buddy in his 2010 argo 8x8 HDI and I can't wait to have my own AATV. I like what it can do and where it can go but hate the amount of leg room i have (i'm 6'4") I love the concept of the Titan and the manufacture is 45min from my door step but they come with a $40000+ price tag I don't want an old argo because i REALLY don't like how it doesn't disengage the drive line from the one side while you turn. Prairie bobcats are cool and have that feature but are few and far between to find and the one I have found is over priced. As far as a Max or any other AATV I know nothing about them or where to find parts. I'm not opposed to build my own from scratch neither (although that i quite the undertaking) Lets hear what the gurus have to say

[msafi65]

The MAXII has loads of leg room. MAXIV can have drivers seat moved back but then limits the rear seat. I tell people to try to test drive everything you can before maxing a purchase. Once you are amphibious you won't want to ride on anything but. Look at the guide for inspecting used aatv's. buying something that is always breaking down is a drag. Good luck finding your new ride.

[thebuggyman1]

The best advise I can give is to show upat one of the group rides and check out the machines in person. Most people are happy to take you for a ride, maybe even let you drive it. If you can wait till June, this is a great one to attend. http://www.6x6world.com/forums/6x6-a...la-2013-a.html
And this was from last June. http://www.6x6world.com/forums/6x6-a...24-2012-a.html

There is nothing wrong with or weak about the older Argo transmissions. They just take some getting used to, and a bit of an acquired skill to manage well. The Max machines with the t-20, I feel are easier to drive. And the Mudd-Ox has hydraulic drive.

[berky84]

Thanks for the response guys

[dzg]

Im in the same boat as you are berky. Im getting ready to purchase my first AATV as well. Im pretty well set on a Max II....they seem to give the most bang for your buck....

[hydromike]

Im pretty well set on a Max II....they seem to give the most bang for your buck....

I don't even own a MaxII, and I'm going to agree with you DZG. I've ridden with dozens of Max IIs, and they're a rock-solid platform. Small, and very nimble and powerful even with the 14hp Vanguard. Lots of legroom, relatively easy to work on, reasonably easy to upgrade. I'll always be an Attex guy to the bitter end, but for folks that are more concerned about manufacturer support, I think they're great. Peruse the Busco Beach videos, and watch the fun folks have....

[roblynn]

I don't even own a MaxII, and I'm going to agree with you DZG. I've ridden with dozens of Max IIs, and they're a rock-solid platform. Small, and very nimble and powerful even with the 14hp Vanguard. Lots of legroom, relatively easy to work on, reasonably easy to upgrade. I'll always be an Attex guy to the bitter end, but for folks that are more concerned about manufacturer support, I think they're great. Peruse the Busco Beach videos, and watch the fun folks have....

this is why i bought a maxx ii, im 6'3 wanted leg room, and though i can custom make just about any thing from steel i hate plastic and havent got what it takes to do repairs (know how- or skill) .

with the max i can take a 4 hour drive to NY and bie an upper or lower tub .not to mention the price point of a used max is about as good as it gets.

good luck in your aatv quest!

[Stoneyridgeboy]

Here's where I'm stuck. Really want a 6x6. Love the way they look. Think it'd be a blast to drive. But, I'm having a couple of concerns/questions... First, how well do they handle the hills? I've seen loads of water/mud vids, but not much on hill driving. Second, how rough on the machine is it to drive on the roads? (Been told that it would really wear tires quick. Be unsafe at faster speeds, and hard on the mechanicals.) I guess the fact that I live in an ATV/UTV filled community doesn't help when I ask questions about a 6x6.
Thanks!
Btw... I live in central KY

[jpswift1]

They do very well on hills because they're very wide and have a very low center of gravity. They don't eat tires unless you drive them on pavement. Most tires will last a very long time. And if you get some soft riding tires (there are some good ones out there, just keep reading around here on the site or use the search box). They're not unsafe at higher speeds as long as you don't push your limits, know how to operate the machine, and don't make hard sudden jerks on the steering laterals when you're on hard surfaces, you'll be just fine. A lot of the people on the ATV/UTV forums are very misinformed about our machines. It's a smart move coming over here and asking people who actually own and work on the machines. Feel free to ask any more questions, we're all here to help and love discussing 6 wheelers!

[Stoneyridgeboy]

So, road riding would be completely out of the question, or just hard on tires? My Dad lives about a mile and a half away, and the only way to get there is road riding. Well, I could just jump on a quad, motorcycle, or in a vehicle, but what fun would that be?!

[jpswift1]

You can ride them on the road, but you just wouldn't want to do it all the time for long distances (because it'd wear the soft tires prematurely) or make sudden sharp maneuvers. You could always ride on the shoulder of the road.

[Stoneyridgeboy]

Thanks all! Now comes the fun and hard parts...finding and funding. Wish me luck.

[Stoneyridgeboy]

Ok. So I have one more question. Don't shoot me.... I was told tonite, by a Ranger rider, that the 6x6 are bad about tearing up turf/yards. I will be using the machine I buy for everything from dragging small trees, climbing the hills around my farm, riding the creeks and river, to (hopefully) helping my son's band haul equipment on and off the football field. There lies the issue. Coaches don't want some machine tearing up the field. Any suggestions or comments welcome.
Thanks again!

[amphibious drew]

Ok. So I have one more question. Don't shoot me.... I was told tonite, by a Ranger rider, that the 6x6 are bad about tearing up turf/yards. I will be using the machine I buy for everything from dragging small trees, climbing the hills around my farm, riding the creeks and river, to (hopefully) helping my son's band haul equipment on and off the football field. There lies the issue. Coaches don't want some machine tearing up the field. Any suggestions or comments welcome.
Thanks again!

This part is true. Don't turn, or tell them to buy a golf cart.

[thebuggyman1]

It is possible to turn without tearing up the yard....possible, just not easy.

These machines turn by sliding the tires sideways, so the more side bite the tires have the more the yard will get hurt. The old balloon tires and Argo Runamuks had short non aggressive tread....better for the grass but not so good in the mud.