Walsh & Co (Specialist Vehicles) Ltd
Tel : 01686-413151 Fax :
01686-413040
Explore the
possibilities with
an ARGO 6x6 or 8x8 Amphibious All Terrain Vehicle.
Amphibious ARGO vehicles have been manufactured in Canada by Ontario Drive and Gear since 1967 and imported into the UK since the early 1970's. Walsh & Co Specialist Vehicles Ltd hold a comprehensive stock of spares and accessories for the complete ARGO range of 6x6 and 8x8 all terrain vehicles. We aim to offer the keenest price on new UK specification ARGO and offer the most varied of used Argo stock..
The ARGO is marketed via a network of Distributors which include Walsh & Co (Specialist Vehicles) Ltd based on the Shropshire/Wales Border. In the YORKSHIRE region we work with Gills of Leeming Bar (Tel 01677 422127 - five minutes off the A1 by RAF Leeming Bar) and both Gills and Walsh & Co (Specialist Vehicles) Ltd supply new vehicles, accessories and spares and support second-hand Argo machines and offer full service and spares support for ARGO owners and operators. In additin we have a network of Service Representatives capable of servicing and repair of your Argo after purchase anywhere in the UK. Walsh & Co Ltd own service base is here on the Shropshire/Wales Border one hour from the M54 motorway and 1.5hrs from the M4 motorway. We also hire NEW ARGO 8x8 to CE specification with ROPS and safety belts for various commercial applications. Please contact us for further details.
DRIVER TRAINING - Walsh & Co Ltd offer full driver training and basic maintenance training for users / operators. Our courses are designed to equip drivers with the necessary information to operate the Argo in varied terrain conditions and to ensure it's safety and mechanical suitability for the work envisaged. Please contact us for full details.
The versatility of the ARGO is demonstrated by the most varied list of users in the fields of Fire and Rescue, Nature conservation, Forestry, Estate management, Farming, Spraying contractors, Oil pollution control and Beach cleaning, Hydro electricity, Construction and Mining industries, Exploration and Survey companies, Marina operators, Snow sports, Corporate Entertainment, Safari Parks, Leisure and Theme Parks and Disabled and elderly people.
ARGO amphibious vehicles confidently travel across sand, deep snow, mud, ice, streams and small lakes.
ARGO easily conquers rough terrain and dense vegetation even when these conditions prohibit other vehicles.
ARGO 8x8 - Roll Over Protection System (ROPS), electric winch, full hood, windscreen and wiper and road lighting kit.
ARGO is designed for the job. Its tough ladder frame chassis is designed to flex, helping it handle the roughest terrain. The body shell is moulded in molecular memory high-density polythylene, so that it will not rust or tarnish and can take the hardest knocks.
ARGOis simple to operate with few moving parts.
ARGO meets current CE specification and the rollframe/cage is ROPS tested.
ARGO is capable of up to 24mph maximum speed and by fitment of a basic lighting package complies to UK legislation for registration for road use.
Versatility ! ARGO 8x8 fitted with full hood, ROPS, winch and snow plough.
ARGO is designed for minimal routine maintenance. The engines are chosen for their power, reliability and economy of use. ARGO engines include Briggs & Stratton four cycle air-cooled unleaded petrol, Kawsaki liquid-cooled petrol and Kohler liquid cooled petrol engines. ARGO provides an incredible 40bhp per ton fully laden capability, which makes ARGO an unstoppable machine under almost any gradient and surface conditions. Engine power is transmitted through an infinitely variable ratio torque converter into a High/Low range of transmission and differential assembly.
ARGO fitted with track system, ROPS, electric winch and fold down windscreen.
ARGO go-anywhere capability is matched by an amazingly low ground pressure of 2.1lb per square inch and fitted with SUPER TRACKS down to a remarkable 0.67 lbs per square inch. This helps reduce ground damage with minimal soil compaction, even when it's fully loaded with up to six people or 1,000lbs of cargo.
ARGO amphibians doing what comes naturally !
ARGO floats. Through its web pattern tyres it achieves up to 2mph in water. Where strong water flow demands, an outboard motor up to 9.9hp can be fitted.
No other vehicle in its class satisifies so many needs!