ARGO Aurora 950 SX 8x8 | What We Like and Don't Like After Using It All Season
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- čas přidán 5. 07. 2024
- Luke's had the entire winter to use our Aurora 950 SX 8x8 outfitted with a plow, a track kit and full soft roof and windows for various duties around the house including plowing snow and put this video together outlining some details he really liked about the Aurora and a couple things we'd like to see ARGO improve on in the future.
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Just turn the idle speed down a bit, idle screw on the throttle body. Once it's low enough that the cvt isn't engaging the belt it will shift easier.
This was a very helpful video...THANKS
Glad it was helpful!
Love your video. keep up the great work!
Thank you!!
Love them argos
Ideal speed adjustment will cure the back and forth shifting. Takes the torque off the drive belt making it easier to shift. The old Argos had the same problem. Reduce idle speed then shift quickly. In the older Argos when shifting from low to high I’d just go from whatever gear you were in shift to reverse then into the preferred gear. Love the machines. Made a living in them. 1980 to 2012
I agree with you 100% regarding the transmission. I have a new 2021 Argo Aurora 950 SX 8X8. The transmission is stuck in Forward Gear. I haven't hit it yet like you did, but I'm getting close.
Change the transmission oil if it’s having a hard time changing gears. I purchased a 2021 conquest that did the same thing. If it’s new and in the initial break-in period it will get really dirty with metal shavings. Change after first 20 hrs.
Thank you,I'm looking at one.
I like the Argo , I just wish they had more videos on hill climbing, like in Kentucky or Virginia ? We got some pretty steep hills, I have a kawasaki mule . But , I'd like to try out the Argo. Thanks for your videos..
I have a 2009 750 EFI Argo Avenger … tracks, heater, canopy, plow … pretty much loaded. But I’ve been considering purchasing the 2023 Aurora. Would you know if they’ve improved the shift lever since you’ve purchased yours?
My plow has the springs to hold the blade upright, but i have mounted a chain limiter on the blade, so it wont completely flip flat on a hard push.
Do they offer studded tracks or heavier play springs?what about a heater?
A lot of negative comments. I imagine just a lot of folks who can't afford one. Looks like a pretty solid unit to me but I don't really have a use for an 8 wheeled tracked vehicle right now.
Thanks for commenting!
Its a shame, until you spend some time in an argo its tuff to judge one, we have two with our search and rescue team and after working in the woods with teams that run sxs and 4 wheelers we would never give them up, summer or winter....where the sxs's and wheelers stop...argos just keep rolling
I have one and I can tell you they're absolute garbage The number one problem Is the brakes the brakes are right in front of your feet as well as connected to a blower that blows dust straight into your face I don't even want to know what it's like having one with a cab
i have the 8x8 650 version and trust me this thing never gets stuck, asides from super heavy snow witch at times it might get beached but rarely happens. Great vehicle went to places i never thought u could with it
Awesome review. I wish you were this critical with skidoos
r Critical implies a negative term. Obviously ski Doos don’t have as many negative aspects as this clunky Argo.
Lol that's hilarious, they can't keep 850's in stock for motor replacement in Canada lol, don't even get me started on their 800's ... boat ⚓ I was a brp guy since I was 6 ( now 40) and the last ten years their motors sucked bad
I also agree
You can adjust the shifter tension?
springs should be adjustable for resistance.. you can flip the stops for spring tension. Also. if you create a two line lift you will optimize your lift capabilities. Pulley to anchor point then hook up on a continuous loop at your top rack, that will decrease the load on you winch, slow down the lift. and safe your line.
I own a 950 it's a very good machine, impossible to replace as winter vehicle for 4 people with track in thick snow but it's far too expensive especially for the initial quality... and lot of little bug
I'm test driving one later this week. This model and my kubota RTV have about the same towing capacity. I use my kubota to maneuver my 5,000 lb boat into my garage. I just keep the tongue weight down as much as possible with a raised hitch. Wondering what kind of actual tongue weight this machine will handle since it has no suspension? Thanks....
I have pulled many trucks with trailers out in the snow they have alot of touque, as for tongue weight...zero to 300 pounds is what i stick to.
Is there a hard top/side option?
People might think 25mph isn't all that fast, but it is in an Argo. No suspension means when you hit a bump at that speed, things get scary quick. Argo claims the low psi tires function like a suspension, but don't believe it.
Pretty sharp machine you should get in touch with Warn my Uncle has a 4X4 Ford Van he had a Warn installed and told me their customer service was great ! He swears by them now BTW he is retired U.Š.Military and built the van to use for hunting in Alaska he is a very self sufficient person A career Search and Rescue helicopter Pilot (CoastGuard, originally Marine Corp Vietnam
Our Minnesota 👪 may be interested.
They need to do like Mudd Ox and use hydro static transmission.
1960’s technology at its best.
Uninformed comments at its worst.
WD-40 on the zippers
Don't they have tracks with grousers for the ice? If you fall through the ice would you have difficulty getting out?
You can get ice cleats for the tracks, if you fall through the ice it can be tricky to get out I built a ice anchor for such occasions
Those Argos are so cool. I wish I had one. Not that I need an 8x8 monster haha
I want one as a boat for fishing!
@@chevyon37s wheels turning vs propeller turning, both scare fish away so you wait a minute and the fish are back.
I have a 8 horse trolling motor on mine.
@@argo8123 lol
this thibg needs a complete redesign & going over b4 sell ready but it is special unit.
Where did you get tracks from? I owned an Argo Aurora sx 800 8x8 2019 is it fit?
The tracks he is running are Argo super tracks, any argo dealeer will have them.
Is Luke wearing an X ring?
For the price they should be flawless.
Everything's gonna have its issues doesn't matter what you pay - particularly if you beat on outdoor equipment the way many people do.
I can see riding that in on a swamp marshy area .
You didn't talk about maintenance, access to the engine, greasing the wheel bearings (in and out), and lubing the chains. That's a major issue.
Hard top
Who makes the tracks?
What about driving up a jeep trail in winter to get to a cabin?
Put Mattracks on the jeep... It's going to be cheaper
It will make it... Its not the fastest but it will get you, four peolpe and a sled full of gear up the mountain.
Thank you for sharing this with us.
USED ARGO's:
We've had 2 used 6x6 ARGO's over the years and they both suffered from the same issue... *warn chains and sprockets* once this happens, you can't keep drive chains on it, (there are 4 to 6 of them), they keep jumping off the sprockets and then you can't move. They are expensive to replace.
The drive system would be way tougher if it had drive shafts or hydraulic driven axels.
(They are very slow to operate).
So I'm guessing that set up this way, you're looking at about 40 grand. And no gas gauge????
looking on Argo's website, the 2020 model has a digital gauge cluster
For 40 grand you can get a tractor blower ATV smowmobile and may be a small ultralight
I hope 2020 the dirt trax crew really takes a look at all different models of can am and Polaris fourwheelers and side by sides like have you seen the amount of upgrades
to bad you didn't provide a video of it plowing snow sense you talked how well it did so?
Nearly 40K and you don't get a proper gas gauge, it won't shift properly under load, you have to tarp it to keep snow off, the zippers are hard to use, you don't get a real cab, etc... I think I'll stick with an ATV. Could easily get a Polaris General Northstar for that price.
I`m seriously looking into a set up like this. Never owned any ATV before but this model is starting at 31k without most of the accessories shown. I respect the ability of the machine, but plain bench seats, no gas guage, no heater. There is no real suspension other than the tires, is the money in the transmission. Would like to use something like this to get at remote lakes in summer and ice fish in winter with a bit of hunting in between. Someone convince me to buy one or run the other way...
Check out Mud Ox XL made in Indiana. Looks like a reall decent machine.
Whats did it cost with with all the extras?
I think the base price is mentioned here in the comments already. Can't recall the exact price with all the add-ons.
Argo doesn't include Warn winches anymore in 2023. They now include "Comeup" winches, which look like a Harbor Freight grade unit that doesn't include a recovery strap as the Warns did.
Do these have any kind of suspension?
Absolutely none, other than the low pressure tires.
Argo vs sherp video some day?
I'm sure we'll have some Sherp coverage this season! Stay tuned!!
No contest there, sherp all the way except the 90 thou sticker price.
so this is the base model right? lol
well you can fix one problem by getting the alumalight top instead of the soft top and to be fair you are using an Argo as a snow plow i mean come on it not designed to plow snow its made to drive threw it
love the. thought. of them. love them. but don't know..........want to buy one. but still. don't know...................help.....
They should really use a Honda or Kawi engine of some sort.
My question is "Tracks vs. tires."?
Depends on what you are doing.
The tracks add phenomenal traction. I have an 8x8 with tracks. I took the tracks off to replace a broken axle and after a couple of days, put the tracks back on. It swims better with tracks, the tracks protect the tires from punctures, and you don't high center on logs.
@@chuckvan1568 I would avoid floating in deep or swift water. Between the drag and Ballast affect the tracks created I have experience my Avenger wants to capsize. Quick thinking saved the day. I also have the plastic supper track and these will capsize your Argo fast. The ballast effect happens when you turn.DO NOT RUN PLASTIC TRACK IN ANY DEPTH WATER. As for on land I found clay type mud will stick to the track and bring you to a stop. It builds up between the track and the body. The plastic track guides will brake depending on the terrain or if you side hill it puts a bind on them. I am aware there are other track options. I am referring to my experience with the Argo Super 18" plastic and rubber track only. It depends on what you are doing as to which track you should run. I use my 2005 Avenger for duck hunting and big game hunting in Utah and Wyoming in snow.
Test a sherp
How much is this full setup?
You're looking at over 30 grand CDN ($26,499 US) for the vehicle and this one has quite a few accessories added.
@@dirttraxtv 🤢🤮
I think I’ll keep my sportsman . 🤔
Those tracks remind me of the Tiger tank tracks used in WWII
for the price of that thing you could pay someone to clear your driveway for life
Price nowadays. Is insane
I know they have been making Argos for like 50 years now but I wanted one when I was really young in the 90s. I think they were like $7k for one back then. I thought that was expensive for a rough riding chain driven plastic tub. 😂
we will have no facts from you. Blasphemy.
The bottom line is the Argo is a clunky cheaply designed north American Tractor Supply Co. type vehicle. Imagine comparing this Argo to one that either Honda or BRP would make....? But they don’t so here you have it.
But its in the same price range as a top of the line model Honda or BRP would make.
Agreed, they need to update it, it looks the same as it did when it came out in 1962. If BRP made a competitor to this, you know it would look amazing and have lots of new technology in it, like a gas gauge.
An Argo design for 4 seasons to go anywhere that’s an other can’t.
I had an old-school 6x6 Argo(bigfoot?), it was lousy in the water, worse on the snow(with the plastic tracks and its underpowered engine), the steering was jerky, the transmission lever sucked and the chains on the floor were insanely loud. Lesson learned, never again.
What did you get instead?
@@dirttraxtv I replaced it with a late 90's Yamaha Big Bear 350. No it doesn't float, but did I really need that? I would like to buy tracks for it, but I'm not sure it has enough power, speed is not an issue as it is a utility quad. I mostly use it to pull logs out of the bush, and boy does it shine!
That's awesome. Promise, no hate here. I truly believe you should get what works for you and if it makes you happy and especially if it does what what lacking in your last purchase, nobody else's opinion should matter. Glad you found a rig that does what you need it to do. Ride safe!
That's more that I paid for my Kubota L2501 w/loader, with filled tires, 3rd function kit, grapple buckets, brush cutter, box blade, rear blade and snow pusher. What a joke lol If only my tractor floated🤣🤣
Ya great product, , , until you need the warranty... buyer beware
True. I had to replace my transmission when the machine was a little past the warranty period. The company (ODG) wouldn't help at all. New transmission was $4K.
If I’m spending that kinda cash I will just go all in and a buy a bobcat and make money with plowing everyone else’s driveways lol
ok
For the price you can have a nice Kubota or Bobcat for plowing and yard work and have enough left over for a truck and 4 wheeler.
My Bobcat will blow the doors off that thing plowing snow.
@kyndakrazy I have a boat for lakes. Besides, the lakes I use (lake Mead, Lake Mojave) that thing would be suicide.
@kyndakrazy About every 10 years it snows but melts almost instantly.
I am from Colorado and my Bobcat made me a bundle doing driveways.
Summer, new gravel, winter snow removal. The my wife (from Florida) said "we leave Colorado or I leave!" so here we are!
I can't believe how expensive those Argos are.
Me & the wife each have a CanAm X-3. For the price we could have a Bobcat and an X-3. Or two Honda Talons.
The defender 6x6 is better.
They claim they can go anywhere But!!! Really, they can't go nowhere legally!! at least in Ontario Canada?? Cannot take them on any ATV trail or road ways!! Argo needs to take care of this Huge problem and fight for these things to be able to go where ATV's can simple or their sales will drop to Nill 🙂 P.S Argo wake up please!!
Put a tarp over it to help with snow load???? WTF
Argo has mud flaps you can put on the back it's not as bad as he makes it out to be.
You need a ROPS on the rig.
For the price it’s a crime to not have a gas gauge
Way too overpriced you can by a jeep for about the same price
You can forget about crossing a pond. with your jeep.
So you get to play with a $35,000 toy free for X months in return for a video on CZcams. Where do I sign up.
$70,000.
Why am I seeing this ad?
What are you talking about?
You figure it out.
@@debrarand7492 Nah, you're wasting my time.
79 k and that’s bargain
Need zipper wax
If this thing was a Polaris, it would not have scored any negative points. Would of bin the best thing since sliced bread.
Polaris all the way.
Argo's are garbage. Back in the day, there was nothing like it but now it's an overpriced pos
Lol a remote