Apologies for the late reply. Yes, I attempted open muskeg and/or floating grass in my 2018 Argo Frontier without tracks. It really depended on the options I had for picking the path forward. On large open fields of muskeg and/or floating grass, going straight through the middle was not really an option. It became a slug fest and required myself getting out and placing a land anchor at times. Going back to my days with 4 wheel ATVs and SxSs, I would pick and choose my path to try and stay along the outer edges of the muskeg and/or floating grass. With the Argo without tracks I was still able to get through more difficult areas of muskeg and/or floating grass than ATVs and SxSs. I was able to so towing and hauling heavier loads so the Argo still had an large advantage. It just took a bit of path scouting, and picking my line. At the same time, having the proper gear along for self recovery. Adding tracks allowed me to be less choosy about my line.
On the Avengers and the Frontier, I would consider the gas mileage excellent. I would say, I burned a little less than a gallon an hour on my Frontier (in this video). With my new Aurora 950SX, it’s definitely not as good. Burning a little more than a gallon an hour.
That was a really cool trek, thanks for sharing
I have a question. Have you attempted open muskeg or floating muskeg in an Argo without tracks? I’m thinking of buying one for surveying in Alberta
Apologies for the late reply.
Yes, I attempted open muskeg and/or floating grass in my 2018 Argo Frontier without tracks. It really depended on the options I had for picking the path forward. On large open fields of muskeg and/or floating grass, going straight through the middle was not really an option. It became a slug fest and required myself getting out and placing a land anchor at times.
Going back to my days with 4 wheel ATVs and SxSs, I would pick and choose my path to try and stay along the outer edges of the muskeg and/or floating grass. With the Argo without tracks I was still able to get through more difficult areas of muskeg and/or floating grass than ATVs and SxSs. I was able to so towing and hauling heavier loads so the Argo still had an large advantage. It just took a bit of path scouting, and picking my line. At the same time, having the proper gear along for self recovery.
Adding tracks allowed me to be less choosy about my line.
how,s the fuel mileage on these argo,s
On the Avengers and the Frontier, I would consider the gas mileage excellent. I would say, I burned a little less than a gallon an hour on my Frontier (in this video). With my new Aurora 950SX, it’s definitely not as good. Burning a little more than a gallon an hour.