New Argo
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04/04/22 05:04 PM
04/04/22 05:04 PM
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I have a chance to do some horse trading for a new Argo Huntmaster 950 with rubber tracks and winch. For those of you who have or had one, what is your opinion on them?
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Re: New Argo
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04/04/22 06:12 PM
04/04/22 06:12 PM
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danny clifton
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I used an argo a lot in WY years ago. Things will go wherever you need to. Deep snow, water, mud. A little unwieldy in water. You dont want to deal with waves or current. If you want to drive around in stuff your pickup or 4wheeler or side by side wont go that thing will.
Those who would give up essential liberty, to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety. Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790)
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Re: New Argo
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04/05/22 01:16 AM
04/05/22 01:16 AM
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What I am trading is of no concern, just want to know what everyone's opinion is on the Argo Huntmaster with rubber tracks was. Got my answer, thanks!
Common sense is a not a vegetable that does well in everyone's garden.
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Re: New Argo
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04/05/22 01:25 AM
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Why did you mention it in your original post then,instead of just asking about the argo?
Last edited by Boco; 04/05/22 01:25 AM.
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Re: New Argo
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04/05/22 01:43 AM
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Why did you mention it in your original post then,instead of just asking about the argo? That’s what I was thinking.
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Re: New Argo
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04/05/22 09:47 AM
04/05/22 09:47 AM
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danny clifton
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My friends Argo with tracks froze up on opening morning once a couple miles back in The tracks just wrap around the tires. How did the tracks "freeze up"? That makes no sense. Trapping a froze creek we drove right up the ice. Will go up and over beaver dams especially at the end of one. Pretty nice snaring willow choked creeks. Like driving a paved road. Not fast like a snowmobile but a snowmobile you can't put a cab on. Even without a heater the cab is warm from engine heat when your dressed warm. At 20 below it must be at least 30 inside. Also your out of the wind. You can drive down a steep creek bank to trap. Drive down one of those creeks thats mostly shallow with some deep holes. Float the deep water. Drive back up the bank then drive the top of the creek bank back to your pick up and trailer. Like I said, not fast. Fast enough to be practical though. Very versatile machine.
Those who would give up essential liberty, to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety. Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790)
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Re: New Argo
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04/05/22 09:57 AM
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danny clifton
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With the right trailer you dont need a ramp either. Dont unhitch from your pick up . Put the tongue jack down and give a few cranks. 6 inchs is plenty. Then just drive up on the trailer. Lower the jack and turn it back into its upright position. Ratchet strap it into the front of the trailer and your ready to go down the road. Maybe 5 minutes tops to load or unload. Dont need the jack to back it off the trailer.
Those who would give up essential liberty, to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety. Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790)
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Re: New Argo
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04/05/22 12:47 PM
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danny clifton
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that never happened to me
Those who would give up essential liberty, to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety. Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790)
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