Argocat for the working man?

Suilven · Apr 4, 2026

Thinking about an argocat for some hill ground.

Got my ticket and a bit of use on modern argos, but need some pointers about buying used.

Where's the sweet spot for price/ reliability/availability of parts?

I assume a 25 year old vehicle on ebay or gumtree will be a money pit, can't consider a new or nearly new model, what budget do I need for something that won't be a basket case?

Malxwal · Apr 4, 2026

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Suilven · Apr 5, 2026

Thanks @Malxwal I'll look into that

NullMac · Apr 5, 2026

And report back please, interesting question

Greenmist · Apr 5, 2026

I do seasonal work on an estate that has three, serviced every year with genuine parts as the mechanic refuses to use non standard for being a false economy, they still break down on a regular basis

Suilven · Apr 5, 2026

Cheers @Greenmist . Had a phone conversation tonight with a retired estate stalker who said the same.

ColinBr · Apr 5, 2026

Have you considered a quad with tracks on it mate?

Suilven · Apr 5, 2026

Haven't really mate, open to suggestions though.

Might be a multi purpose solution that

Greenmist · Apr 5, 2026

ColinBr said:
Have you considered a quad with tracks on it mate?

Noisy on roads, admittedly that may be irrelevant for the op, I do wonder if an engine, gear box and transfer box designed for wheels are under extra strain and load with the conversion, that aside, then do go anywhere (especially good in drifted snow) but you lose some mobility

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ColinBr · Apr 5, 2026

Greenmist said:
Noisy on roads, admittedly that may be irrelevant for the op, I do wonder if an engine, gear box and transfer box designed for wheels are under extra strain and load with the conversion, that aside, then do go anywhere (especially good in drifted snow) but you lose some mobility

I wouldn't be using it on roads that's for sure.
Drive to where the road ends and get it off the trailer

ColinBr · Apr 5, 2026

Suilven said:
Haven't really mate, open to suggestions though.

Might be a multi purpose solution that

I would think it would be a lot cheaper to keep running and dare I say more reliable.

Suilven · Apr 5, 2026

ColinBr said:
I would think it would be a lot cheaper to keep running and dare I say more reliable.

Yep I'm cooling off on the argo idea. Quad that could take tracks for the winter sounds an option.

ColinBr · Apr 5, 2026

Definitely worth looking into mate

Malxwal · Apr 5, 2026

Pal runs a 6 wheel Polaris, wee tipper bed and winch on back, goes places the quad struggles.

ColinBr · Apr 5, 2026

Malxwal said:
Pal runs a 6 wheel Polaris, wee tipper bed and winch on back, goes places the quad struggles.

That was going to be my next suggestion, but I have the feeling they ain't going to be cheap

Malxwal · Apr 5, 2026

ColinBr said:
That was going to be my next suggestion, but I have the feeling they ain't going to be cheap

Och, nothing decent is..

ColinBr · Apr 5, 2026

Very very true

Deerkeeper2 · Apr 5, 2026

Quad with tracks will cost a fortune to buy and be very heavy on maintenance. I would try a smallish quad first, maybe a 350, and see how you get on with that for a season. Being lighter in weight really does make a difference.

ColinBr · Apr 5, 2026

@Suilven
Any pics of the sort of ground you are trying to cover?

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