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    Help Deciding Argo Big Foot or Max IV

    Hi I'm new here I'm sure this is a life long debate but I am buying one this week. I would appreciate some help with my choice. I have an 2001 Big Foot that looks like new and a 2001 Max IV that looks real nice too. $5000 and $ 4000 respectively.

    My main use is going to be getting to duck blind in about 16" of water with a slippery clay bottom. Also plan to take it to snow occasionally. Thinking I might want tracks ??

    Please chime in as to problems with either and positives on either.
    Thank you for your help and Merry Christmas
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  • #2
    both have their advantages and disadvantages the Argo has an open differential the max has the t20 and I believe pulls just like a locker rear end both should be good with tracks, max probably runs bigger tires but both are good machines

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    • #3
      Since your thinking about using tracks, you've got them partially paid for by buying the Max. I had a lV and loved it even though it was pretty beat up. There's also a thread on here about some new style tracks out of Canada (I think) that are somewhat less expensive ($1700.?) than most.
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      • #4
        Take em both for a spin and see what feels right. You should be happy with either of them.
        What it lacks in ground clearance it makes up for with traction.

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        • #5
          That's one down fall they are both far away so I'm buying on instinct and advise. Good point on the tracks tho.

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          • #6
            Post your location, may be members near you willing to let you test drive theirs.
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            • #7
              What size tires do these machines have? Which engine is in each? I really enjoyed my max iv, and would not have traded it for a 6 wheeler of a different brand, that being said I now have an 8x8 Argo and I enjoy it a lot more. The extra room was the decision maker for me.

              Jason
              2015 Argo frontier EFI Camo. 4000lb vortex winch with synthetic rope. 3.3 trans.

              ~1998 Max IV (SN 14428) on 26" TRU Power tires, winch with synthetic rope, rear seat moved back 5 inches, flip top rear seat with storage underneath, 55 lb thrust trolling motor, #24 marine Battery and a bilge pump just in case.-sold

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              • #8
                Originally posted by jtb51b View Post
                What size tires do these machines have? Which engine is in each? I really enjoyed my max iv, and would not have traded it for a 6 wheeler of a different brand, that being said I now have an 8x8 Argo and I enjoy it a lot more. The extra room was the decision maker for me.

                Jason
                The Argo would have a 18hp Briggs and 25" rawhideII tires.
                The Max would require the 21" or 22" tires in order to fit tracks. Same with the Bigfoot, so a new set of tires/rims may be in order either machine. Rims because the 25" on the Argo will have 9" rims, and the Max likely has 26" tires w/12" rims....the smaller tires will take a 8" rim

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                • #9
                  Well like I said I was buying one and the Argo was the one !!!
                  Thank-you for the input folks.

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