ALL NEW ARGO 8x8 GOES IN THE POND

[@michaelliese3809]

Welcome to the Argo Family.

[@JoeTheFarmer]

Thank you brother!!! It’s been a learning curve but man it is incredible for what we need to do. Any advice is welcome my friend. Thanks for watching!

[@JoeTheFarmer]

This video was a blast to put together, and seeing Clay’s smile should tell you how fun this thing is!!!

[@mileshiles1287]

I like that you put on life jackets. Smarter than a boat for that size pond. That's why I enjoy your channel you always surprise.

[@JoeTheFarmer]

Thanks Dale! And yes, life jackets are a must on the pond. We try to balance danger with the kids with smart decisions. Side by sides are a lot of fun; but they are dangerous. Especially one that floats! I would be a terrible example if I didn’t practice what I preach. As always appreciate you my friend!

[@tomhuwar3341]

What a great road trip. Dad, son and a Buc-ee's . What more do you need?? An Argo to finish off the trip. Nice touch Joe. Enjoy

[@JoeTheFarmer]

Thanks Tom! Yeah, this is kind of a crazy purchase but it will hopefully help me take care of the place and keep Holly out of the Kayak in the winter! And, lets just face it. It’s really cool! Take care!

[@snapperkc9317]

Beautiful Property with some super toys!

[@JoeTheFarmer]

Thank you! We are humbled by what the Lord has provided. Appreciate you watching!

[@dlz1622]

@@JoeTheFarmer argo is manufactured in Canada and colt ar15 is also made in Canada but canadians can't afford to buy argo and banned from buying ar15

[@PineyGroveHomestead]

I can't believe you bought something without a cab. Won't you melt? 🤣🤣 Tractor Hard! 🚜💪!

[@JoeTheFarmer]

🤣🤣🤣. I asked, they didn’t have one available. Lol. 🫣👍🏼

[@rickfromvirginia]

Cool machine! I can see it going everywhere, swamp, mud, ponds...Lucky you!!😊

[@JoeTheFarmer]

Hey Rick! So far it seems like it doesn’t get stuck. You can put tracks on it, but I don’t want to tear the ground up. So far so good!!!

[@BibleBikerChurch]

Hey neighbors, Pastor Fred here in Rockwood!!! You were 2 blocks from my house!! I really admire Allen and the gang at Integrity Motors, good people!

[@JoeTheFarmer]

No kidding!!! Wish I knew that and we could have grabbed lunch!

[@BibleBikerChurch]

@@JoeTheFarmer yes sir. You passed the Hardee's just before Integrity, I am 2 streets up that. If you come back to town, shoot me a message, we have some nice restaurants in this little town.

[@JoeTheFarmer]

Absolutely will my friend. Hate that I missed that opportunity! We’ll make it happen one day. 👍🏼👊🏼

[@bay9876]

With duck weed, beaver dams, ducks and geese retrievals, water flow issues, water conditioner maintenance, fishing for occasional diner, breaking ice in winter and just plan fun.

[@JoeTheFarmer]

Brother; you 💯 nailed it! Can you come be in the next video?!? Seriously, you get it. Tools should make life easy and also be fun. The Argo is FUN! Take care buddy!

[@mhr5586]

As a duck hunter, my Argo will drive out and break ice in a circle in front of my blind. Ducks find open water. It’s invaluable.

[@JoeTheFarmer]

Our pond has had some problems so the Argo has been sitting way more than I would like. I need to go and find some spots to let it stretch it's legs! Thanks for watching.

[@kapperoutdoors]

Just started this video adventure! I miss that Buccees from our last trip!! lol 'yeah we've got to take this home!' Famous last words!

[@JoeTheFarmer]

The best! You gotta come see the Argo. It’s ridiculous!!!

[@ProudPapaw88]

Neat piece, Joe. That will definitely do what you bought it for. About the ride I rode in one and it acted the same way. It was quite worn out lol. Your son had a blast riding in it. Great video. Thanks for sharing.

[@JoeTheFarmer]

Thanks for watching! These new ones are supposedly much smoother than the old ones but the old ones have proven to be incredibly reliable. I’ll be honest, I am excited to have some help in the form of the machine. No more flipping the boat over by myself, launching, docking, etc! This is like paradise! Lol.

[@bretts1]

Joe had to come watch full video. Built a hovercraft as a kid and flew on lake. It went right up the steep ramp with a buddy driving and the parking area was sloped. Hovercraft went fast and slid to contour of parking area hit a boat trailer, it hit another and it hit a truck rear fender. No cell phones then, we left letters of who to call and was easy for Sheriff I was the only one with hovercraft. Still have videos of it flying on lake and up ramp and smashing trailers. Guys insurance paid for repairs. 😂❤

[@JoeTheFarmer]

Man that’s awesome! Appreciate you coming by to watch the video. Have a lot more cool footage to put together and excited to see how it runs this fall/winter! Would love to see a pic of that hovercraft!

[@sproutandmerc1941]

I have no pond and only 1/4 acre of land and I still want one ever since I was a kid! Awesome toy and I hope you and your family have fun for years to come.

[@JoeTheFarmer]

Hey! Thanks for the kind post. I totally agree and have ALWAYS wanted on. They are just so insanely cool and there is nothing like it. We really will use it more for taking care of the lake but cannot wait to take it on a hunt. Thanks for watching!

[@jims3650]

Neat Toy Joe. You need to put up a Gourd Rack for your Martins to expand next year.

[@JoeTheFarmer]

Thanks for watching and YES! I need more Martin houses.

[@thegrantdanielsband]

Argos are very fun!! You will be a champ at steering it in time! Also, yes you can get it stuck but!! with experience you will know how to approach things!! getting stuck is good for learning it and go where no ATV can ever think of going or doing!! But most of all have FUN!! Great for Hunting as well Cheers 🙂

[@JoeTheFarmer]

Thanks for leaving this post! It is definitely a learning curve but so much fun! Cannot wait to take it on a hunt!

[@thegrantdanielsband]

I take mine moose hunting and have the windshield and top cover for it I will say it kind of spoils you but hey I love it when it rains or snows and you're sitting there dry and waiting where there is no one else and warm also have a little car heater for it LOL 🙂@@JoeTheFarmer

[@JoeTheFarmer]

That’s awesome! I look forward to adding some new accessories and really giving it a go in the fall/winter. Appreciate you watching!

[@davesmith8330]

Not to sure if ya know but if interested there's lots of add ons you can buy for the Argos, you can buy tracks, snowplows, hard/soft tops for the and full enclosures for them to keep you out of the elements. They're pretty versatile machines.

[@JoeTheFarmer]

Hey Dave! I’ve looked into it and definitely have a wish list. A soft top would be nice for sure. I did order the trolling motor mount but haven’t needed to install it yet on the pond. Will keep looking at them! Appreciate you watching!

[@kapperoutdoors]

Folks if you don't want to watch the whole video check out the 16:50 mark!! COOL!!

[@bikesbullets9080]

The ARGO's are ridiculous machines. The ultimate XTV. I KNOW your vid is a year old, albeit I do hope you are still enjoying it's utility. I have the Conquest 8x8, nephew the BIGFOOT 6X6 and brother has the 750 HDi. Good video!

[@JoeTheFarmer]

Thanks buddy! Yeah, the Argo is awesome for what we use it for! The lake has some issues so it's been sitting a minute. Video on the lake is coming out soon. Hoping to get the repairs done so the Argo can ride again!

[@esmpmedia8586]

Love the video. I am from Fairfield/Cypress area. Start reaching on the Argo 8x8 found your channel. Looking forward to your report how this thing is holding up. Thank you.

[@JoeTheFarmer]

Thanks for watching! I have a fun one coming this weekend with the argo. Will def keep you posted!

[@oldmanoldtruck]

So cool! I wanted one of these so bad when I was a kid watching The Banana Split Show! 😂

[@JoeTheFarmer]

🤣🤣🤣. I have been talking about buying one for years! When I did the math I estimated that we have 2 million gallons of water to care for. May as well get an awesome tool to help!

[@coltonbullard5255]

Thats awesome man! Beats the heck out of a kayak. lol Im thinking "Joe the farmer powersports" may be in the works with as many "toys" as you are getting. Awesome stuff brother!

[@JoeTheFarmer]

Ha! Yeah, we’re gonna need a bigger barn! Lol

[@meikosadventures]

New sub 😊 I'm about to buy an Argo and I'm excited to get it 😊 merry Christmas 😊

[@JoeTheFarmer]

Welcome to the channel!! Appreciate you coming along. Merry Christmas!

[@kapperoutdoors]

If it turns out to be a dud, I'd give you .60 cents on the dollar... :0 Man, that's almost creepy, just crawling from 'on land' into the water!! Nice!

[@JoeTheFarmer]

It’s pretty weird man…driving a new piece of equipment right into the water! Lol

[@nigelmills2005]

You should mount an electric outboard motor to the back and change driving positions

[@JoeTheFarmer]

Absolutely right. I have the accessory to add the trolling motor; we have one from the Aluminum boat so really just a matter of getting it all set up! Thanks for watching man!

[@islanderpurgatory2055]

I enjoyed your video, I can't see how low the front end is when I am in the water, but I do know that if you don't sit in the middle of the front seat with no other weight in the Argo, to balance it out, it will capsize, so be extremely careful. Unfortunately, Argo caved to North American pressure, to move the steering position to the left side of the unit like a car. It was more stable when one sits in the middle, but that does limit the seating to one adult up front, and maybe two small kids on either side. Have a 2023 Argo Frontier 8x8, and I need it to cross a body of water to my home. It's my sea going pickup. I am Canadian, which is where the Argo is manufactured. Up here, we call them XTV ( XTRA TERRAIN VEHICLE ) as compared to ATV's ( All Terrain Vehicle ) which handles all terrain, except for water, that's where their usefulness stops. Argo right in the Owner's manual will tell you that they are not a toy, and to that , up here children are not allowed to handle them,, unless they are driving age, 16 or older. As I said, I needed transportation back and forth with a load carrying capacity, which the 8x8 provides, but when I tried to fish from it, and leaned over to haul my fish in, it almost capsized on me. Fortunately I was in shallow water, so the wheels it bottom which prevented it from completely flipping. But I have no doubt that if I hadn't been in shallow water, it was on it's way to rolling over. So I use it for transportation only, which is what I need it for, but it is disappointing that I can't fish from it.

[@JoeTheFarmer]

Thanks for this info! My goal is to make the lake management a little easier and so far it checks that box! Your advice is great and I appreciate it very much!

[@michaelliese3809]

Joe. The argo line up and the Mudd Ox line up are the only true All Terrian vehicles out there. They fliat on water. I live in florida, my great friend has a Frontier and he trusts me with it. He bought a 9.9 outboard motor and mounted it on the argo motor mount. We take it to St. Augustine boat ramp. I sit in the back. His motor is electric start and tilt control. We drive it off the trailer, put all our stuff in it and then drive to the boat ramp. People just point and laugh. Once in the water i lower my motor into the water and then start it and off we go to our secert flounder spot. Now this is salt water, so alot of maintence happens once we get back home. But within a few hours we get our limit on flounder. Boats cant get to where we fish. There are alot of areas where i have to raise the shaft up so we can drive on the few sand bars. Now we had to get it registered as a boat, so our numbers are on the hood. Plus we had to get life jackets, a whisle but we also installed a marine am/fm/ cd player radio on the dash plus we bougt a anchor and a flair gun. He also had the roof and windshield installed. Just in case we got a rain storm. His biggest option was buying some Adair tracks. Because we both love going trail riding. Mostly everybody knows that adair track you will neverget stuck. We have gone thru peanut butter mud that was over 4 feet deep. Now at the atv park we have pulled out all those other types of ATV's out of the mud using our winch. And they were veryhappy we did. One day i will own a Frontier but mine will be in orange color to match my truck. You made the best investment that you could do. There are also videos on youtube that people mount there snow blades on them to clean there driveways. Congrats on your purchase, plus one day your son might be able to help you keep your pond clean and normal looking.

[@JoeTheFarmer]

Thanks man; and that’s an awesome story about how you use one in salt water. I actually bought the trolling motor accessory in case we want to float a river but haven’t installed it yet because the tires do all I need them to do. It’s such a cool machine. I almost bought the orange because it’s an awesome color and looks cool; but we’re kind of a camo family. Lol. And yes, my son has been learning and one day I hope we can work together on things like that. Btw, I always wear life jackets when on the water. Know too many folks that drown. Just never know. Take care my friend!

[@tractorrookie]

👊💪 🛶 Wow! That’s awesome! Looks like fun!!😊 Very cool!😎🚜🇺🇸 Great smiles!!!!

[@JoeTheFarmer]

So much fun man! Editing the video and hearing all the laughs really made me happy my friend. Oh; and it’s useful!

[@kevinthemayor]

Are the classified as UTV because my town allows for UTVs and golf cart permits to be driven in town

[@JoeTheFarmer]

I think they call it an XTV. I’m not sure that you would enjoy riding it around town as much as a side by side or golf cart. It’s awesome in wet or soft terrain; but on pavement I’d rather have the golf cart.

[@EdBalcerzak-gc5nn]

How much did it cost?

[@JoeTheFarmer]

All online buddy. I paid sticker

[@mileshiles1287]

I think that thing is awesome. That being said you need to move the center of gravity aft(boat lingo). I would take off the winch but keep it you. I'm sure you have something to pull it out ifyou get stuck. Because it is out front like that its weight probably doubles or more. I'm not a engineer but I have have had alot of boats. That's where my money for stupid stuff goes love being on the water takes stress away like the farm for you.

[@JoeTheFarmer]

You are right; and they are designed to pitch forward but when I have the sprayer in the back with the marine battery it really levels out. I know it isn’t going to be like a boat, the convenience and fun factor won out! And Dale, boats are awesome…I get it.

[@silentbutdeadlyoutdoors]

Where did you get the hitch attachment?

[@JoeTheFarmer]

I should have linked it, let me get the link. One sec…

[@JoeTheFarmer]

Ok; added the links in the description. It was only $27!

[@silentbutdeadlyoutdoors]

Thanks Joe, love your videos... Good luck hunting this year.

[@JoeTheFarmer]

Thank You! I really appreciate that man. Good luck to you as well!!!

[@Freedom2219]

Hey Joe Steven here quick question in the state of Tennessee I know it states you can use feeders and such for deer but 10 days prior to hunting season it must stop....does this apply to privately owned land as well.....in Florida its legal as long as it's private....Tennessee laws may be different I've looked and it's not clear from what I see reason I ask is my dad has land up there in Tennessee

[@JoeTheFarmer]

Hey Steven, hope all is well! Yes, all feed and food products need to be completely removed 10 days prior to hunting. We will stop feeding end of this month and not take any chances. Once the doe and fawns get max nutrients and the bucks get some extra weight nature does the rest. You can still put mineral out (if pure mineral) but deer really aren’t that interested in it when the fall comes. They want sugar. Hope you get to TN!!!

[@Freedom2219]

@JoeTheFarmer thanks Joe yes I'm sure we will around November good luck to you this upcoming season

[@TheAussieRepairGuy]

I would want to hope it floats, mine does lol...

[@JoeTheFarmer]

Lol. Pretty awesome

[@jamesboaz4787]

I know exactly what an Argo is, it is the 8x8 MULE thing in StarGate SG1

[@usaborn9894]

Well, it is cool, but it's front-end heavy should let son drive it.

[@JoeTheFarmer]

Absolutely will my friend! Thanks for watching

[@dlz1622]

hunt master or aurora is better

[@JoeTheFarmer]

Lol; also $10k more.

[@joedanvers1010]

That thing does nothing more than a kayak with a trolling motor...which is a fraction of the cost. Dumb...And...it's a pond, not a lake.

[@JoeTheFarmer]

Can a Kayak drive through a field? Or tow a trailer? Also, in many lake management departments any body of water over 2 acres is considered a lake. But, hey…we all learn something new everyday. Thanks for stopping by.

[@joedanvers1010]

@@JoeTheFarmer Awesome! I didn't think you'd even respond! Great machine, great video...thanks for sharing!