New members, introduce yourself here

[emax]

Hey, I have a max II that I'm looking to upgrade from a stock 14hp B&S. I have heard that a predator 22hp from Harbor freight is a direct bolt in. Any comments would be helpful.

gearman what year is your max? Does your briggs still have the ID tag on it? If it does would you be so kind to give me the model and spec numbers? I have the same engine and my ID tag is gone from the engine. Trying to get parts is impossible without those.

[gearman]

gearman

I don't know what happened to the old thread so I will sticky a new one here. All of the introduction posts can go here so they are in one thread.

Don't be shy, tell us a little about yourself. Do you own an amphibious atv? If so, what kind. Where do you live, etc?

We look forward to meeting you.

Mike

Hey, I have a max II that I'm looking to upgrade from a stock 14hp B&S. I have heard that a predator 22hp from Harbor freight is a direct bolt in. Any comments would be helpful.

[Markzackery]

Hi we have watched the site for several year and now we are in. We have a 2000 Max II we got it about 6 years ago and now have no idea what its worth it has the 18hp vanguard, winch and blade.

[allwheeldrive]

Both are good choices. Max made some very good machines, long life span so parts are available. I'd pick up a good running condition machine, both can be had for $3-4,000 nice.

[leschyna]

Hello, obviously I a new to this group and looking forward to learning. In the late 1990 and early 2000s I had a new Argo BigFoot and Argo Response... Sold them back then. Now I have a property that could do a new amphibious ATV justice and want to get back into it. Looking for something, really interested in the MAX II, or IV or whatever... Any thoughts on a what to buy? Bob

[449fitter]

Hi everyone , just joined this forum. Do not have a AATV yet but plan on one in the next few months. Still undecided on a 6x6 or a 8x8. Will be getting tracks for it when the time comes. Looking forward to learn about these machines .

[blarson]

Greetings from North Dakota

I recently purchased a 1997 Argo Conquest w/ plastic tracks in Manitoba.

Unfortunately I cannot get up there to pick it up due to Trudeau keeping me from visiting my kids/grand kids, and picking up the Argo.

<Rant> Drives me nuts seeing all the MB license plates coming down here though </Rant>

My daughter and son-in-law picked it up and currently have it at their place. Hopefully I can get it before winter.

[dirtdobber]

Welcome to the site thatguyed, dieseldoctor, chloe, jordo, and many other I've missed. Post your pics and questions and enjoy the fun.

[thatguyed]

Hi guys, newbie here.
I picked up a 1984 IC 8x8 with the 18" Argo plastic tracks.

The unit starts and runs well, though the previous owners have a mashup of tires, some cheng shin knobbies on the fronts, a couple runamucks, and then 4 carlisle AT, the older style similar to a runamuck. brakes are fresh, chains seem close to spec but she needs some TLC.

[jordo420]

Hi guys new to the site thought I'd say hi ✋️.

[Dieseldoctor]

Hello all I am new here just picked up a old 1978 agro 8x8 to fix up with my son . Machine seems to be in great shape for its age just needs a carb clean and lube bearings and chains to get it going . It will need new tires soon does anyone have a good suggestion for a decent all around at a reasonable price available in northern B.C.

Thanks

[Chloe]

Hi
My name is Angus I am from Scotland been driving Argocat 8x8 for many years.
Now looking to buy a 6x6 but they are like hens teeth in UK.
Where oh where can I get one ?

Thanks in advance Angus ps Re user name Chloe is my wee Dog

[Dw89xj]

Lots of threads in the hustler section

[TJ_Roy]

Hello, I bought a hustler and have no idea what I'm Doing can someone direct me to a thread for help?

[ARGOJIM]

Hello 6x6'ers,
I've just recently joined this forum AND bought two old ARGO MAX II's both built in '79. So I've got a lot to learn!

I'm a Merchant Mariner who lives hi & dry in Idaho with my family. My hopes are to get both 6x6's up & running for the following purposes:
One has tracks so hopefully it can tow my family into the ID Backcountry on skis- snowmobile was getting too overloaded.
I'll want to gear both units down to allow me to move trailers without breaking my back
And last but not least, there are ghost towns that we must explore & my 'ol pickup truck won't get there.

Thats what's driving me. I hope my kids will get pulled into tinkering with me on these!! We need to rebuild a T20 trans, drop in another matching Rotax 503 Into the 2nd non- operating unit, cut new chains, and do some harness re-wiring. perhaps if we can buff out the old red 'poly bodies it'll all not seem so scary? ;-)

That's where we're at. Many thanks to everyone who's posted - super helpful in getting me up to speed on these machines.

-Hick

If you want to gear it down read up on the 4 stroke conversions and clutching, it will be more reliable and less likely to break common parts, quieter and how your trailer. Take the time to do the chains and bearings now for your sake.