ATV tracks on an argo

[mightymaxIV]

Since I have already run a set of Tatou tracks on My Suzuki Vinson I can tell you I wouldn't want them on a 6x6. I have no idea how you could skid steer them with out throwing a track. They don't have as much flotation as an Adair track so I don't see the point. As someone pointed out those tracks are expensive, as I recall my Tatou's were about $3300.00. Give me a set of Adairs any day.

[mudbug3]

I am able to run my Adair tracks year round because they slide easier, and provide less stress on the axles, bearings, and chains than Argo rubber tracks or amphib tires.

This last video shows Brandon driving up a steep bank out of the water in the exact same spot that he had tried to with tires and just dug ruts on either side of the tub.

[rollinrocker]

Any idea to the weight ratio on these vs tires?

It seems like these are a good test. I wonder how much these would offset the balance in the water for an argo 8x8. If the ground clearance was similar I would like to see a front track rear tire combination. The place my Argo 8x8 is tested most is exiting my lake. The consistant water level of our lake has resulted in a sheer drop at the water line of maybe a foot. This causes the problem of the nose hitting the bank or vegetation while the rest of the machine is still floating. The friction of the tires in the water doesnt produce enough push to get the front tires enough grip to pull it out of the water. I'm thinking that if the front tracks could catch more grip in this situation and not cause the front end to dive while floating, the steering issues would not be so severe as the rear end seems to do most of the sliding in cornering anyways. All right, just my first thoughts, what am I not considering?

[smog]

1. he already had the tracks
2. he only use the tracks during winter so flotation is not an issue
3. ground clearance in deep snow is a nice feature.

remember, most of us runs the machines on tires during summer

[trevorakm1]

i would like to see how it floats.probably would float but sit very low in the water. might even take on water if the nose sits too low. i would think you would have to counter balance the motor. the only advatage i see is the extra ground clearance. seems like he's trying to re-invent the wheel or track in this case. too many negatives with this set up and an underutilization of an already capable machine. i would sell those in a heart beat and go the adair route for tracks. i don't mean to offend anyone here but my first impression of seeing this was kool, uh no.

[brebett]

I don't think that they will float since there are less tires to make it float

[North Country Tough]

I would be worried about taking a track that wasnt designed for the side load of a skid steer system. These were made to be on a machine that turned but will be dragging them sideways. On dry ground I wonder if the little rubber guide nubs will hold up without pealing off a track.

Good point Max never gave that a thought,probably would be a S*** show.N.C.T

[Stonewall]

I don't remember exactly how much they are off hand, but I believe they are very expensive.

No kidding!! I would like to get half a set to put on my Big Red, but they are hard to find new, and near impossible to find used!! A cheap set of new tracks is going to run about $3200-3500, and they just go up from there.

[jpswift1]

I don't remember exactly how much they are off hand, but I believe they are very expensive.

[swamp donkey]

Anybody know what a set of those cost I would like to have a set for my ranger

[Old Tucker]

Looks cool. A Lot more ground Clarence May work fine going in a straight line. But they are not made for the skid steer. Try dragging that side ways in crusty snow where you are just braking through. Some times it can be hard with a full set of track that are made for the skid steer. One thing thing to remember is that LOOKS do not make it go.

[MAX IV Mark]

I would be worried about taking a track that wasnt designed for the side load of a skid steer system. These were made to be on a machine that turned but will be dragging them sideways. On dry ground I wonder if the little rubber guide nubs will hold up without pealing off a track.

[North Country Tough]

Looks like a winner to me,I had give some thought to that but had not seen it done and for the cost I didnt want to experiment but betcha it works fine.

[smog]

Nice!!! but can you imagine what the chains are going through

a lot easier on the chains than any argo rubber tracks

[eightwheeler]

Nice!!! but can you imagine what the chains are going through