What is the badest 6X6 made? Is it the Bigfoot?

[MAXII420]

So I am hooked on 6X6's. 4X4 just wont cut it and 8X8 is too big. I don't mind the "top speed" of AATVs as most places I ride will not allow high speeds anyway. What I DO miss about ATV's is ground clearance...I saw 26's on what I think was a Bigfoot. Is this the 6X6 that allows the tallest tires with the stock-ish setup? Thanks, Steve

[jpswift1]

27's will fit on a Hustler 980 BIGFOOT. And it's one of my favorite AATVs. They're getting harder to find, but if you come across one, grab it ASAP. They're a blast!

[amphibious drew]

There are several machines that fit the 26's including #4 on the list: the super swamp fox hydromike has, #3 newt the bold also in his collection, #2 a Max IV which is easier to find but decked out like admin Mike's makes a for a sick 6x6, and topping the charts is the hustler 980 Bigfoot sported by such members as hydromike, racerone3, fmints, don, and jpswift1.

[msafi65]

You will get a lot of different opinions on this question. My choice for what I do is MAXs buffalo truck with the 26x12 terra tires. Hauls a bunch of gear and will go places humans can't walk. I don't enjoy swimming in a truck because it just isn't a boat. I've been known to carry my 220 4 wheeler in the bed for the good trails, it's like a big spare. Fuel use is very low, takes a very long day to use 5 gallons.

[jpswift1]

Ah yes, can't forget the Max Buffalo Truck. That's the one machine that's on my wish list that still isn't in my fleet (as of yet).

[MAXII420]

What is the tan one on the home screen video that is crushing everything!?

[MAXII420]

I am pretty happy (for now) with the 16hp Vangaurd but are there any easy performance mods that are cheap-ish and do not affect reliability?

[amphibious drew]

#2 on my list. Admin Mike's Max IV.

[jpswift1]

What is the tan one on the home screen video that is crushing everything!?

That's Mike's Max IV with 26x13x12 Vampire ASX tires.

I am pretty happy (for now) with the 16hp Vangaurd but are there any easy performance mods that are cheap-ish and do not affect reliability?

Get a 23HP Vanguard if you want lots of power and excellent reliability. Or get a Max IV and put some 26" Vampire ASXs on it when they come out again next month and put a 23HP Vanguard and you'll have the best of both worlds.

[MAXII420]

Good to know...my 15 year old son is ALREADY after mine (had it a week) so at some point I will upgrade and let him have it...just planning ahead is all. thanks!

[MAXII420]

Also, I am not to in to sucking fumes ( I will save my lungs for better pollutants) and I noticed that some have the motor IN FRONT of the driver, I would like to avoid this if possible. Is it certain brands (like ARGO?) or just models that have that setup?

[jpswift1]

Argo and Terra Tiger are two that I can think of off the top of my head. I'm not a fan of this configuration myself.

[MAXII420]

Yeah the way I look at it, take an ATV and add 2 wheels...GREAT plan! Take a "boat" and put the motor up front....not so much. Aside from the fume issue.

OK, I am hijacking my OWN thread now (a first?)! How do I get the inner axel bearings out from under the motor and trans? Thanks again yall! Steve

[jpswift1]

Pull the engine if you have to, it'll make the job easier. It's not difficult to pull it out.

http://www.6x6world.com/forums/content/238-max-ii-engine-replacement.html

[MAXII420]

K thanks!