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Top gear for access-challenged earthmovers

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Top Gear presenter and News Ltd columnist Jeremy Clarkson, wrote enthusiastically last weekend in The Australian, about his Argo Avenger 700 eight wheel drive amphibious off roader.

  
Top gear for access-challenged earthmovers

Considering its relevance to earthmovers gaining access to their remote machines and projects, his update on the 42 year old Canadian made machines deserves exposure here too.
Clarkson’s machine is a two speed automatic with eight wheel drive. But a six wheel drive unit is available too.
Local dealer Argo All Terrain Vehicles, Caboolture 4510, says on its website that it is powered by a liquid cooled, 674cc, 19kW, Kohler Aegis LH 690 engine driving a two speed automatic gearbox transmitting power to the eight wheels via chains.
Top speed is 37km/h on land and about 3km/h in water although an outboard motor can be fitted for regular aquatic work. On land it will carry up to 520kg and in water up to 450kg including driver. Price is $30,228 ex Brisbane.
More information: Argo All Terrain Vehicles, 2/5 Cessna Drive, Caboolture 4510, 1300 731 082, sales@argoatv.com.au, www.olsen.argoatv.com

 


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