Huntin buggies

[chris dawe]

Originally Posted by Eric Eis

Chris do you use it with tracks? I've be looking at a used one with only a 130 hours on it. Right now I use a Kaw. Mule which has be great (slow) for what we do but the ground clearance suck I've high centered it a few times, now I carry a Hilo jack just in case

It's my buddy's rig ,and yes we have used it with tracks ...it's just as capable as a snowmobile with them on ,these can get high centered as well ... you need a good winch on this because if you do get it stuck there is no pushing it out ...period !.
There's a learning curve to driving one, if all you've ever driven was an ATV , but it don't take long to get the hang of it ,always do your maintenance and carry spare drive belts (don't ask how I know ).

if you hunt in ugly terrain ,this IS the machine.

[6pt-Sika]

My shooting buddy that passed two years ago had an Argo he putted around his farmette . The thing was a mule no doubt .

[C grade]

I have an eight wheel tracked Argo I use down here in the wetlands. This thing will go anywhere! I purchased mine with about 450 hours on it and had to rebuild the drive train as that is the drive train's useful life. I am considering selling it but know if I do will need it next duck season
David

[Bill Anderson]

I wouldn't trade any two gas powered buggies for the one I have, the "ultimate hunting machine", aka Bad Boy. I've tried them all, and once you go silent in the woods, you'll never go back to "noise and smell" vehicles. Room for four, or two hunters and a pile of gear. If you need more, hook on a trailer and pull 1000 lb of deer and stuff. Lots of power and hunt all week before a recharge.





Bill

[Opening Day]

Originally Posted by chris dawe

It's my buddy's rig ,and yes we have used it with tracks ...it's just as capable as a snowmobile with them on ,these can get high centered as well ... you need a good winch on this because if you do get it stuck there is no pushing it out ...period !.
There's a learning curve to driving one, if all you've ever driven was an ATV , but it don't take long to get the hang of it ,always do your maintenance and carry spare drive belts (don't ask how I know ).

if you hunt in ugly terrain ,this IS the machine.

I thought it might be easy to get high centered I have a chance to buy a 98 with 130 hours on it with tracks for between $7500 and $8000, is that a buy or a maybe..?

[Dollar]

Here's one you won't see everyday.Deck is 8' off the ground and tower seats are 13' off.Five ton running gear and chevy 350 for power.Goes way faster than I like to go 8' off the ground.
We do some bird hunting off of it occasionally when water is high looking for snipe.

[Bill Murphy]

I bet the dogs don't like it much when you go through high water. I can't imagine what you're up against when you get stuck. When my Country Squire gets stuck, I'm only five feet off the road.

[Dollar]

All dogs get a mask and snorkel.Just joking water rarely gets mid way up the tires.But whole ranch or area can be under water at times.
It is 4 wheel drive but it will get stuck in certain areas.When it does get stuck it takes more than a couple trucks or another buggy to pull it out.

[chris dawe]

Originally Posted by Eric Eis

I thought it might be easy to get high centered I have a chance to buy a 98 with 130 hours on it with tracks for between $7500 and $8000, is that a buy or a maybe..?

I know the one my buddy has cost on the high side of 20 grand when new with all the bell's and whistles ...I think for the hours and tracks ,depending on physical condition 7500.00 don't sound bad .

[Opening Day]

Originally Posted by chris dawe

I know the one my buddy has cost on the high side of 20 grand when new with all the bell's and whistles ...I think for the hours and tracks ,depending on physical condition 7500.00 don't sound bad .

Well I didn't get it, someone got there first and offered a grand more so my offer died a quick death and no he didn't call me for a counter offer.....