Friday, July 23, 2010
Oil spills are a lot of things. Most people would agree they’re one too many things: Ecological disasters, technological challenges, legal quagmires, logistical nightmares...
That last one, while not exactly the stuff of headlines, is often crucial to an effective spill response and cleanup effort: Getting the right people to where they need to be - quickly and safely.
Engineers, wildlife rescue teams and cleanup crews need to get to affected areas without delay, and with minimum impact on their sensitive, already damaged surroundings.
A Canadian manufacturer of amphibious all-terrain utility vehicles is offering what could well be the cleanup crew’s new best friend: The
8x8 ARGO, and its heavy-duty utility cousin, the
8x8 CENTAUR.
These all season off-road workhorses have a proven record in utility management, natural resource exploration, the public sector, defense and forestry around the globe.
They are also the ideal vehicles to give spill responders some tactical and logistical options on the ground, in virtually any terrain.
For starters, all ARGO and CENTAUR models have performance to spare. ARGO’s top-of-the line
8x8 750 HDi model, for example, is powered by a 31-hp fuel-injected Kohler LH 775 engine that offers outstanding throttle response, excellent fuel economy, reliable cold weather starting and strong high-altitude performance.
In areas affected by a spill, every ARGO/CENTAUR offers additional benefits no other off-roader can match:
- Unrivaled off-road and on-water mobility and a stable platform for up to six people.
- All ARGOs are lightweight and travel on low-pressure tires, minimizing impact on sensitive ecosystems.
- The option of mounting a track system allows access to the most remote areas.
- Large payload allows crews to transport high volume of cargo
- Amphibious trailer option further expands payload capacity.
- A fully sealed underbody reduces the chance of oil exposure for crew and cargo, while protecting the vehicle’s driveline.
- The sealed body also makes vehicle cleanup a cinch - oil does not stick to any major components.
To sign up for your free demo ride, please
contact us
Made in Ontario, Canada, since 1967, every ARGO or CENTAUR is backed by decades of experience in designing and manufacturing off-road vehicles. Today, ARGO is the world’s largest manufacturer of lightweight amphibious vehicles and innovative off-road platforms.
For more information contact
marketing@argoUTV.com