New members, introduce yourself here

[Mike]

Hello everyone, my name is Mike I live near seattle out next to lots of forested land.
Found this site when I had the idea of converting my prototype mini garrit skidsteer log skidder into a utv of some sort. would also want it able to pull snow and perhaps handle a box blade for driveway clearing. it has 2 torque hubs a pump/steering all in one unit 22 hp of diesel power plant and I dont use it much. seems like it would make a nice donar but from reading here hydraulics loose alot of gas mileage that would be useful for out on the trails. Am I crazy to build this way? Would a system using a cut down axle with brakes for steering be better? there are the questions im trying to learn about. ill keep reading the old forums and see how you guys have solved some of the issues im looking at.

Hi Mike, welcome to the site. Since your question is more technical in nature, try starting a new thread in the "Other AATVs" section of this site. More people will see it there than in this introduction thread.

hi, just got my first 6x6 last week and i love it. my buddy has an argo bigfoot and when i rode in it i just had to have one. i live in florida and drove to georgia to by max iv 6x6. it has a few bugs to work out but with time i hope its as nice as my buddies argo. i dont have alot of low end power like his and it came with 21' tires which i hate lol but maybe i can find a set of 26' tires so i dont botom out so easy. looking forward to making some new friends on here.

Hi d max, welcome to the forums.

[florida dan]

Hi Mike, florida dan here-thanks for the invite to post. I am 71, with lots of 4x4 experience but NO 8x8. Just purchased a 1999 Argo conquest and put on new Argo
22x10x8 tires. So far it goes good (~3mph) in water and excel. on land. NOT so good getting out of the lake up the mushy bank. Thinking about going to dual tires on the front ONLY. That leaves hub # 3 (from the front) without a tire! I have read some of the posts re: dual tires so I'm warned. If anyone has tried this I would appreciate their input. Mike I compliment you on your website. florida dan

[Dberset]

Hello, I'm new to the aatv world like many others. Just bought a 1988 s model argo 6x6 so far I love the machine it's something I should have gotten into a long time ago

[Mike]

Hi Florida Dan, welcome to the site. You may want to browse the Argo and tire section of the site and see what kind of tires everyone else is running before adding dual tires up front. I bet if you had a more aggressive tread, you could pull yourself out easier. That would keep you from being much wider with the dual wheels

Hello Dberset, welcome to the site and congratulations on your Argo purchase.

[wicked never rest]

Hello from gulfport ms as far south as you can go. Unless you have a argo lol.

[Mike]

Hi wicked never rest, welcome to the forums.

[wicked never rest]

thks sir

[hound]

Hello Fromthe Hound I'm greenas they come and just picked up my first Hustler ATV

I bought a Hustler, dont know much about it except it looks like a great project.... Bought it at auction and hope I can get the beast running! If anyone can help me i would appreciate it. One question that I do have.......it I cant pull start the machine, it doesnt budge is it possible that the Kohler engine is seized........It does not run currently.....What is an easy way to find out if it will turn over? ANy help would be appreciated. Thanks Alan

[jpswift1]

Hi Alan, welcome to the site. The Hustler is a great machine! Is the Kohler you're talking about the 16HP single cylinder 4 stroke K341 or the 2 cylinder 2 stroke 440? Pour some oil down the spark plug hole and let it sit for a while......3 in 1 oil will work. Leave it for a few days and let it work its way past the rings. Post some updates in the Hustler section of the site and we'd love to see some pics too. Good luck with it.

[bussey]

hi my name is jason and i have a 453 e terra jet with no motor just wondering if anyone ever used a powerfist motor from princess auto for a project before and any suggestion on what other i could use i am new to this site i live in newfoundland canada

[Mike]

Hi Jason, welcome to the site. Try searching the engine forum, there are a good many posts regarding less expensive alternatives to Briggs, Kohler, etc.

[jimdigman]

Hi Jim here, I have a sperry rand wedge I'd like to sell. It is missing the motor and the tires are shot but it does have the all important jet pump that still spins. Email me at poopmuncher@hotmail.com thanks Jim

[jpswift1]

Hi Jim here, I have a sperry rand wedge I'd like to sell. It is missing the motor and the tires are shot but it does have the all important jet pump that still spins. Email me at poopmuncher@hotmail.com thanks Jim

Try posting that information in the for sale section of the site and put a price, pictures and location.

[laz]

Howdy all,
I'm new to the group, and have a Ranger tracked ATV made by Arnold co.. (it's the same as in the brochure section of this site)
I use it as a workhorse around the airport here in Girdwood Alaska. I plow snow as well as moving fuel drums around, with an A frame I built.
I've just broken it! So now (the part I've always been dreading) I need to find parts! Not something easy, mind you, but a rear axle shaft is sheared. Probably more inside the wheel reduction as well. I'll start taking it apart in the next few days and see what else is needed.
Anyone have a source for parts?
Thanks for any help you can provide!
Laz

[jpswift1]

6X6World members, Whipper ag and Model Citizen run a shop in Arizona and they can make any axle, gear, or pretty much anything else you could dream up. (623) 934-7144

Welcome to the site, and that's a cool and rare machine you have there. Good luck with it.