For sale is a 2001 Argo Conquest 8 x 8 amphibious vehicle. It's in very good condition with only 289 hours. Its been well maintained and garaged. This is a beast and will go anywhere on land or water. Just in case you do get stuck, the Ramsey winch has 3000 lbs pulling capacity with 3/16" aircraft cable.
Parts and accessories can still be purchased for this model through the manufacture's website: www.argoadventure.com.
The Conquest 8x8 was the #1 selling Argo model from 1994 to 2004. It is powered by a Kawasaki FD620D V-Twin 20hp liquid-cooled engine mated to the Argo Generation I planetary differential transmission with high/low forward, neutral and reverse.
It has a load capacity of up to 1000 lb. on land and 700 lb. capacity on water. It can transport 6 passengers on land, 4 on water and features towing capacity of 1600 lb. with a 2" receiver hitch.
Engine: 4 Cycle Kawasaki FD620D 617cc V-Twin 20hp Liquid-Cooled Carbureted Engine
Controls: Twist throttle with pull lever steering. Turns similar to a zero turn lawn mower.
Clutch: Belt Driven, CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission)
Transmission: Argo Generation 1 Planetary Differential Transmission
High/Low Forward / Neutral / Reverse
Drive System: Riveted Roller Drive Chain With Greasable
Bearing Flanges On All Axles. 1.25" Axles.
Frame: Powdercoated Formed And Welded Steel Channel Frame
Body: Vacuum Formed High Molecular Weight Polyethylene
Skid Plate: Standard