Argo

Oct. 01, 2005 By ORC STAFF
Specifications
Model 6x6 Vanguard & 2* Response 8x8 Conquest
Engine 16 hp Briggs & Stratton Vanguard, air cooled, overhead valve, V-twin, 480cc, 4 cycle gasoline engine w/electric & manual recoil starters electronic ignition, full pressure lubrication & oil filter.
2 year limited warranty.
18 hp Briggs & Stratton Vanguard, air cooled, overhead valve, V-twin, 570cc, 4 cycle gasoline engine w/electric & manual recoil starters electronic ignition, full pressure lubrication & oil filter.
2 year limited warranty.
20 hp Kawasaki liquid cooled, overhead valve, V-twin, 617cc, 4 cycle gasoline engine w/electric start, electronic ignition, full pressure lubrication & oil filter.
2 year limited warranty.
Brakes mechanical disk with Holding brake. * Vanguard 2 has hydraulic disk brakes hydraulic disk with holding brake. hydraulic disk with holding brake.
Seating/Load
Capacity
Land: 4 persons 700 lbs. (327 kg)
rear compartment limits 140 lbs. (63kg)
Water: 2 adults
Land: 6 persons 1,000 lbs. (454 kg)
Water: 4 adults
Land: 6 persons 1,000 lbs. (454 kg)
Water: 4 adults
Vehicle
Weight
756 lbs. (348 kg) 961 lbs. (436 kg) 1,025 lbs. (465 kg)
Controls &
Instruments
right hand twist grip throttle, dash mounted push-pull choke, lights and ignition switches, options: hourmeter, oil temp gauge and low pressure warning light. right hand twist grip throttle, dash mounted push-pull choke, lights and ignition switches, options: hourmeter, oil temp gauge and low pressure warning light. right hand twist grip throttle, dash mounted choke lever, lights and ignition switches, voltmeter, low charging rate warning light, coolant temp gauge, low oil pressure warning light, and houremeter. options: speedometer and tachometer.

 

All Argos Have These General Specifications:
Steering: Skid steering operated by two hand controlled levers activating brakes to stop the wheels on either side of the vehicle, allowing it to turn within its own length. For safety and ease of handling, the Argo steering transmission provides continuous torque to all axles. Clutch & Transmission: Belt driven continuously variable transmission maximizes engine power to the transmission with high and low range forward, neutral and reverse, compactly housed with a efficient planetary differential. Frame: 11-gauge formed steel channel with 18-gauge full length center support, welded for high strength and durability and polyester power coated for lasting protection. Tires: Goodyear "Runamuk" low pressure, shock absorbing 22 x 10.00-8 NHS. Body: Vacuum formed from high density polyethylene (HDPE). Full length skid plate standard on Conquest, available option on all other models. Drive System: 1-1/4" diameter solid steel axles double sealed for water protection with greasable inner and outer bearings. Double RC50 roller chain on machined sprocket assemblies splined to each axle for long life and durability. Fuel Capacity: See-through polyethylene fuel tank, 8.4 US gallons (7.0 imperial gallons / 32 liters) approx. 8 hours operation. Speed: Land: 19 mpg ( 30 km/h) Water: 2.5 mpg ( 4 km/h). Ground Pressure: 2.1 psi ( 14.5 kPa ) on tires. 0.67 psi ( 4.6 kPa ) on tracks.

 

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