The Argocat

I have been driving argocat’s since I was three years old, yes three, so for 13 years. Our first was a argocat response. The key features of this escape from reality are amphibious ability, incline climbing stability, and strong function in all off-road terrains. I have tested 2 argocats over a period of near 6 years each in everyday type use. I have pushed both machines to the extreme here are the results.

Mud:

The low ground clearance may be a woe for the machine in this aspect of terrain. Still the paddle-style wheels come in very handy allowing the machine to pull its way through the mud even if bottomed out. The 8 tires make a big difference due to the increase in surface area per square inch thus allowing less of a rut. Although the machine is still stronger than most in this aspect this is probably its biggest weakness.

Rocky and Woodland

The wheels will take abuse from excessive navigation on many large (12″ + diameter) rocks, anything smaller and you will be fine. I driven in low the amount of rocks traversed is not a factor due to the lack of pressure on the tires. It is likely that you will opt out of driving quickly on large rocks anyway because the wheels are the machines only suspension. A trip such as that would be most unpleasant. Also beware of bottoming out in situations such as these. The argocat will knock sizable trees right down without risk to the transmission thanks to the hull needed for the amphibious capability. It is very well protected against sticks and so on. The turn on a dime steering style comes in very handy when weaving threw the forest off-road with must avoid objects.

In the Water:

The machine is as said, amphibious. This comes with some limitations however. I taken it to the extreme in this category see below for the story. I wouldn’t take it against anything more than a mild current, this also means you shouldn’t expect to fly when in water about 3-4mph consistent speed. If the machine has been beat up or over time has accumulated holes it will indeed sink pending size of holes, I nearly learnt this the hard way (thanks to a bilge pump, a great accessory).

Hills:

One of the strongest aspects if not the strongest aspect of the argocat. I have taken this machine up near 80 degree inclines (about 78). That is amazing to have a machine with a center of gravity low enough to make this possible. Also adds to the safety of the machine overall making it that much more stable on more common inclines and at speed.

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