Trust the fully amphibious ARGO to take search and rescue crews wherever they’re needed – and get them and their patients home safely. Designed for reliable offroad
EMS assistance, the ARGO 8×8 750 HDi provide a safe means of transportation as well as solid platforms from which to treat a patient or perform a rescue.
The 8-wheel drive, amphibious ARGO has it all – a powerful yet quiet, liquid cooled, fuel injected engine, efficient ADMIRAL steering transmission, great top speed handling and best-in-class extreme terrain capability – the perfect balance for all first response situations. With a load capacity of up to 1,150 lb. (521 kg) on land or 1,000 lb. (454 kg) on water, the ARGO 8×8 750 HDi can transport up to 6 passengers on land, 4 on water and features a towing capacity of 1,800 lb. (816 kg). The stretcher unit can also easily be removed and switched out for a Basket (Ferno Traverse), 80 gallon water tank without foam or 75 gallon water tank with foam.
8×8 Responder SAR Colors
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8×8 Responder SAR Features
Standard Equipment
• Stretcher (Ferno #9) with stretcher mounting kit
• Whelen Siren/Speaker
• Whelen Perimeter Lighting
• Fold down light bar
• Tow hook and Entry step
• Bilge pump • Brushguard • WARN Power Winch
• Whelen Dominator, red/white (front)
Vehicle Features
• Innovative triple-differential ADMIRAL transmission with independent steering brakes
• Optional high torque transmission for extreme terrain performance
• Increased steering efficiency for more and constant power to the wheels
• Electronic Fuel Injection provides:
• Increased fuel efficiency
• Reliable cold weather starting
• Improved high altitude performance
• On-board diagnostics
• Large rear cargo capacity
• Long wheel base for increased ride comfort over rough terrain
• Large triple-sealed outer axle bearings
• Front and rear bearing extensions
• Full skid plate for lower body protection
• 8-wheel traction with low centre of gravity for extra stability
• 25” (635 mm) ARGO tires with proprietary tread design
• Electronic ignition, brake lights, horn and back-up alarm
• Digital Gauge Cluster (speedometer, tachometer, odometer, voltmeter, hour meter, engine coolant
temperature, low oil pressure, parking brake reminder lights and check engine light)
• Self-adjusting hydraulic brakes with vented discs
• Low emissions