Argocat - All Wheel Drive Amphibious Vehicle
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What's an Argocat?
It's an all-wheel-drive, amphibious, go anywhere al-terrain vehicle (ATV).
Available in 6 wheeler and 8-wheeler formats. All wheels are driven. Steering is by skid-steer, like a tank.
Plastic bodywork, and chain-drive complete the picture.
This picture is of the latest model, the Avenger. There's a bewildering range of accessories for this machine, including weather gear, winches, capterpillar tracks, roll-over-protection-system (ROPS), fixed cabs, and even amphibious trailers..
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Available in 6 wheeler and 8-wheeler formats. All wheels are driven. Steering is by skid-steer, like a tank.
Plastic bodywork, and chain-drive complete the picture.
This picture is of the latest model, the Avenger. There's a bewildering range of accessories for this machine, including weather gear, winches, capterpillar tracks, roll-over-protection-system (ROPS), fixed cabs, and even amphibious trailers..
Argocats for sale
Contents at a Glance
History
The story so far..
1962 - Ontario Drive and Gear (ODG) founded in Canada. ODG developed and produced a special transmission for a 6-wheel drive, skid steer ATV -- the Amphicat.1967 - ODG introduced its own 6 wheel drive amphibious vehicle ... the ARGO.
1971 - 8 wheeler Argo Introduced 440cc
1975 - ODG switches to polyethylene as the body material for ARGO and introduces the 4-cylinder ARGO.
1981 - ARGO 8 I/C introduced with hydraulic steering and brakes, this rapidly captured 60% of the market
1985 - Briggs and Stratton 656cc twin cylinder I/C engine introduced.
1987 - Argo 8 I/C redesign made this the most popular model in the Argo line-up.
1989 - Argo 8x8 Magnum and Argo 6x6 Magnum introduced. Faster on-the-road.
1992 - ODG marks 25 years with Argo by producing 25 silver bodied Vanguards.
1993 - ODG introduces the first liquid cooled engine in the new ARGO CONQUEST.
1995 - Argo 8x8 RESPONSE introduced the answer for the individual who needs eight wheel capacity at an attractive price.
1997 - 6x6 BIGFOOT invades the market, with its extended wheelbase and 25" tyres.
2000 - CENTAUR 8x8 Diesel launched, -mid mounted, diesel engine, unique chassis design and steering wheel control.
2004 - ARGO 8x8 AVENGER launched. - 26hp Kohler liquid cooled petrol engine, 25" wheels and tyres with increased ground clearance.
2006 - ARGO 6x6 FRONTIER launched. 23hp Briggs and Stratton air cooled petrol engine, 24" wheels and tyres.
2006 - 31HP EFI AVENGER 8x8 launches. Kohler fuel injection system.
2007 - ARGO 8x8 FRONTIER launched. A direct replacement for the Response 8x8.
2008 - ARGO launch AVENGER 700 (26hp) and AVENGER 750 EFI (31hp) Avenger models, with new digital dashboard display.
2009 NEW ARGO ribbed/runamuk tyres for the 25" AVENGER 700 and 750 vehicles, with redsigned triple seal axle bearings.
2010 - AVENGER 750HDI - 31HP Kohler EFI makes this the most versatile ARGO ever.
2011 - AVENGER 700HD - as per 750HDI
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