Argo (ATV manufacturer)
| ARGO Logo | |
| Industry | All-Terrain Amphibious Vehicles |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | , |
| Products | Amphibious ATV & Amphibious UTV |
| Divisions | Vehicle Division & Gear Division |
| Website | www.argoutv.com |
Amphibious ATVs are very popular, ARGO is a manufacturer in amphibious all-terrain vehicles. It was founded in 1962 as Ontario Drive and Gear Limited, in Kitchener, Ontario and then later on was moved to New Hamburg, Ontario because the production had grown and it required more space. ARGO offers 6x6 & 8x8 amphibious vehicles.
History
Founded in 1962[1] in Kitchener, Ontario. ODG Helped designed the transmission for the famous Amphicat [2]. ODG manufactures 8x8 vehicles and 6x6vehicles for many applications, both recreational and industrial.
Recently ODG was asked to help the Canadian Space Agency in designing a lunar vehicle [3]
ARGO
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The ARGO is an all-terrain 8x8|6x6 amphibious atv. ODG has been manufacturing the ARGOs for well over three decades now.
Technical Details
- 8x8 and 6x6
- Innovative triple differential ADMIRAL steering transmission provides even torque to all 8 of the big 25" ARGO tires.
- Hydraulic vented disk brakes for ease of operation
- Front & rear axle bearing extensions for increased axle and bearing life
- One-piece ergonomic handlebar steering control with mounted brake lever. For safety and ease handling, the ARGO two mode steering for increased efficiency and increased agility.
- Amphibious
References
- ^ Company Profile
- ^ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amphicat Amphicat's Transmission designed by ODG
- ^ http://news.therecord.com/article/692711 The Record - Canadian Space Agency Recruits ODG