New 2010 Amphibious ARGO 8X8 750 HDI For Hunting and Fishing

New Hamburg, Ontario, Canada — ARGO is proud to announce the launch of the 2010 ARGO 8x8 750 HDi. This outstanding amphibious, all-season, off-road vehicle is the sportsman’s dream come true. It offers comfort and ruggedness for adventurists who need a reliable vehicle to get them to their favorite hunting grounds or fishing spot.

Times are tough, so it is more important than ever to make the right purchasing decision Performance, durability, ride comfort and reliability must be taken into consideration to ensure you get the best possible value off-road machine available. Instead of buying an UTV or truck, snowmobile and small boat, one ARGO fits the bill. 

New ARGO 8x8 750 HDi – the most versatile UTV in the world

The new top of the line ARGO model features enhanced performance and handling, improved fit and finish as well reduced maintenance time and cost.

Driven by a powerful 31hp 748cc electronic fuel-injected Kohler LH 775 engine, the 2010 ARGO 8x8 750 HDi is just what many ARGO users and prospective ARGO owners have been waiting for.

The 750 HDi comes with a patented Admiral transmission that is and up to 50% more efficient than hydrostatic drive systems and 20% more efficient than the current ARGO transmissions.         The result: a very smooth ride when operating on trails in high range, and easy turning within its own length in low gear. The ride comfort is enhanced with new low pressure 25” four ply ARGO tires for excellent traction in any terrain. When in water, these innovative tires propel the Argo with great floatation and stability.  In addition, the new 750 HDi features larger, triple sealed outer bearings, new heavy duty front and rear axles, newly designed floor pans and fire wall for more leg room, new cooling vents below the hood scoop, a new hydraulic, independently operating and self adjusting handlebar brake as well as a new stylish dash insert for light and accessory switches.

The 2010 8x8 Avenger 750 EFI’s low emission rate meets both EPA and CARB standards. Its technological advances include an effective throttle response for smooth acceleration, improved fuel economy, reliable cold weather starting, and excellent performance in high altitudes.  The fuel delivery system also manages itself without a manual choke control.  On-board diagnostics ensure peace of mind and ease of maintenance.

Additional features include a premium padded bench seat as well as an optional Brush Guard design featuring mounting tabs for the optional fog lights for better visibility.

Six more 2010 models to choose from

Also available for 2010 are the smaller, but still powerful ARGO 6x6 Frontier 480, 580 and 650, the ARGO 8x8 Frontier 650 as well as the  ARGO 8x8 Avenger 700 and 750 EFI. These vehicles are perfect for the off-road enthusiast who would like to experience an alternative to the top-of-the-line model. All ARGO models are available in a range of attractive colors: tundra, blue, yellow, red, and black as well as Mossy Oak Shadow Branch® Camo and RealTree HardWoods® Camo.

The ARGO product line is designed for recreational and commercial use, including hunting and fishing, family fun, utility construction and maintenance, resource exploration, agriculture, forestry, as well as firefighting and search and rescue operations. This versatile all-season workhorse can also be adapted to suit a remarkably wide range of custom applications.

Produced since 1967, every ARGO is backed by decades of experience in the design and production of off-road vehicles. Today, ARGO is the world’s largest manufacturer of lightweight amphibious vehicles and innovative off-road platforms.

For more information, visit www.argoatv.com or contact marketing@ARGOatv.com.

To find out more about the entire ARGO lineup, please visit www.argoatv.com or contact marketing@ARGOatv.com.   

Ducks Beware: Remington Great American Bird Hunt Announced for Wii(tm)

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. - Mastiff, a leading publisher of interactive entertainment, today announced Remington Great American Bird Hunt for Wii™, the latest in its popular series of outdoor action games.


With arcade-style scoring, an arsenal of authentic Remington shotguns, and more than 50 trophies and power-ups to earn, Remington Great American Bird Hunt is a fast-paced and fun take on the sport of bird hunting. Remington Great American Bird Hunt challenges players to hunt through 60 levels of birds including turkeys, ducks, grouse and pheasants. Each type of bird calls for unique strategies and weapons. Players will find themselves well-equipped with Remington shotguns that look, feel and shoot like the real things. With a little help from Rockford, their trusty retriever, players will be ready to take on whatever flies their way.


Remington Great American Bird Hunt supports up to four players with a robust multiplayer system that includes competitive and cooperative modes for both teams and individuals. Hunting Party Mode, for two to four players, makes Remington Great American Bird Hunt the perfect party game. Remington Great American Bird Hunt is optimized to work with the Wii™ Remote or the Wii™ Zapper accessory.


"With Remington Great American Bird Hunt, our goal was to make a fun hunting game, one you could enjoy equally by yourself or with your friends, something that anyone could pick up and immediately enjoy yet would be true to the sport of bird hunting" said Bill Swartz, Head Woof at Mastiff.


Remington Great American Bird Hunt will be available in November 2009.


About Mastiff


Mastiff is a publisher of interactive entertainment with offices in Tokyo and San Francisco. Recent titles from Mastiff include IGN Editor's Choice award winner Moon for Nintendo DS™ and Deer Drive for Wii. Please visit www.mastiff-games.com for more information.


About Remington Arms Company, Inc.


Remington Arms Company, Inc., headquartered in Madison, N.C., designs, produces and sells sporting goods products for the hunting and shooting sports markets, as well as solutions to the military, government and law enforcement markets. Founded in 1816 in upstate New York, the Company is one of the nation's oldest continuously operating manufacturers. Remington is the only U.S. manufacturer of both firearms and ammunition products and one of the largest domestic producers of shotguns and rifles. The Company distributes its products throughout the U.S. and in over 65 foreign countries. More information about the Company can be found at www.remington.com.

Mr. Heater Updated Performance & Features

CLEVELAND, OH  – The Mr. Heater® Portable Buddy®, the infrared propane heater that revolutionized remote heating for sportsmen, campers and RV’ers with its indoor-safe technology, has been updated with new performance and convenience features.

The new Portable Buddy MH9BX has been redesigned with a larger heating surface to direct radiant heat over a wider area. A fold-down handle has been added for compact storage on hunting and camping trips and a convenient swivel-out fuel connection allows for easy installation of LP cylinders and hoses.

The MH9BX also features an all-in-one control with an easy-start Piezo igniter and hi-lo settings that deliver 4,000 or 9,000 BTU’s of radiant heat comfort for up to 6 hours on a single 1lb. disposable propane cylinder or up to 110 hours when connected to a 20lb. LP tank using an optional hose connection.

“Providing portable heat that is safe and reliable is what has made the Mr. Heater Portable Buddy a favorite among outdoor enthusiasts” states Jeff Mack, Mr. Heater’s President and COO. “We continually listen to what our customers have to say about our heaters and respond with features they like to have in order to make their outdoor experiences more comfortable and enjoyable.”

The Portable Buddy is CSA approved for temporary indoor and outdoor recreational use with an indoor-safe, low-oxygen shut-off system and a tip-over safety shut-off. Weighing only 8 pounds, it’s easily carried from place to place making it the perfect heat source for tents, cabins, ice shanties, hunting blinds, RV’s, truck caps, enclosed porches and any outdoor space where warmth is needed. It is also a reliable back-up for emergency heating during power outages.

The new Mr. Heater Portable Buddy is now available at outdoor, hardware, home center, and farm-related retailers at a suggested retail price of $99.99.

About Mr. Heater. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Mr. Heater Inc., a subsidiary of Enerco Group, Inc., is a leading manufacturer of gas-fired portable heating products, propane hose connections, fittings and accessories.