Curious on a MAX-V

[zoood]

Ive a lead on a 1995 Max V . I kno wthe title is a MAX II, but its a V. has a Van Guard 26hp less than 50 hrs. No cracks in the tires. Fully enclosed with windshield. Maintained constantly. Immaculate condition.
Original owner. Will have pictures later. I was wondering what would be a fair price on something like this? Looks like Im hooked on these AATV's.

[zoood]

Curious on a MAX-V

Ive a lead on a 1995 Max V . has a Van Guard 26hp less than 50 hrs. No cracks in the tires. Fully enclosed with windshield. Maintained constantly. Immaculate condition.
Original owner. Will have pictures later. I was wondering what would be a fair price on something like this? Looks like Im hooked on these AATV's.

[hydromike]

Hey Zoood...

I think you mean it's a Max IV (4). There was no 26hp Vanguard to my knowledge, but you could get a 25hp Kohler, or 18hp Briggs in the Max IV at some point. I'm definitely NOT a Max aficionado, so I don't know what options came in what year. There may have been other engine options, but if it's a stock engine, I'll bet it's one of these. There were several upgrades to the Max IV since '95, but if its condition is as good as you say, I've seen pricing vary locally from $3,000 to $6,000 for similar models. The '95 will have pinned (non-splined) axles, I'm sure. The addition of the enclosure adds to the value but in the end, it's worth whatever you're willing to pay.

[zoood]

Yeah, I was looking them up. Its a IV. I should have pictures this afternoon. Anyone have any input as to what I should look for on this model? Not as in options but for wear points and such.

[amphibious drew]

There is no V only a II a IV and a buffalo truck

[Noel Woods]

Look closely for bearing wear, these are usually long lasting but a machine that has been worked hard will have premature wear. Closely related, bent axles. Check by driving the machine and watch to see if there is a wobble in the wheels. In '95 you could get a Max4 with a 16hp engine and hollow axles, the engine may have been switched out with the bigger motor. I would stay away from the hollow axles. Yes, the pinned axles will be in a '95 model but I've had several such machines that have been problem free. Splined axles are the way to go in any machine. I agree with Hydromike that the machine is in the $3-6k range. This could be a nice way to get into the hobby if everything checks out.

[zoood]

I just talked with the owner some more. It does have a 18hp vanguard. The canopy is gone. Im guessin they dont hold up for a long time. It has 26" wheels on it. I'll ride down there this coming weekend.

[zoood]

How can you tell if they're hollow axles while they are in the vehicle? Is there a way to check without pulling the axle?

[Noel Woods]

On a '95 model you can locate the inner portion of the axle where it comes into contact with the inner bearing. Use a flashlight or your finger to feel the inner porion of the axle. If you can't see or feel the hollow center, you have solid axles, otherwise they are hollow. With 18hp, disregard my earlier remarks to stay away from hollow axles. These will work just fine, my experience with hollow axles is that they fail when high horsepower and torque in conjunction with big tires and wheels, are used.

[zoood]

On a '95 model you can locate the inner portion of the axle where it comes into contact with the inner bearing. Use a flashlight or your finger to feel the inner porion of the axle. If you can't see or feel the hollow center, you have solid axles, otherwise they are hollow. With 18hp, disregard my earlier remarks to stay away from hollow axles. These will work just fine, my experience with hollow axles is that they fail when high horsepower and torque in conjunction with big tires and wheels, are used.

Good advice, thank you.

[jpswift1]

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