ARGO, the worldwide leader for amphibious Extreme Terrain Vehicles (XTVs), is pleased to announce it has entered into a manufacturing and supply agreement with SHERP to expand its current offering of commercial amphibious XTVs.

ARGO President and CEO, Brad Darling, stated, “Our current lineup of ARGO Conquest Pro Series XTVs are renowned in the commercial/industrial market. From mining to oil and gas, and from utilities to search and rescue, the commercial customer has been key to ARGO’s success for over 50 years’ and with the co-branding of an all-new line of SHERP machines, it will help guarantee success for the next 50 years.”

The ARGO Commercial Series will now include four new XTV models arriving January 4, 2021: the ARGO Sherp Pro, ARGO Sherp Pro XT, ARGO Sherp Ark XTX and the ARGO Sherp Ark XTZ.

All are built for the rugged demands of commercial operators, with extra power and capacity, greater versatility, maximized quality and safety. SHERP has done a phenomenal job in giving commercial customers an extreme terrain product, and the new ARGO Sherp positions perfectly as the next step from our ARGO Conquest Pro Series.

Regarding SHERP, Darling went on to say, “We are very excited about how this relationship has developed and the opportunities that lie ahead for both companies. Going forward we believe this partnership will provide tremendous value to ARGO, our commercial customers, and our dealers.” Yaroslav Prygara, CEO of SHERP International added, “The addition of ARGO’s dealer network, infrastructure, and the strength of their entire team will enable us to provide greater service and support to our commercial customers as well as strengthen and elevate the ARGO Sherp brand across all of North America.”

In addition to expanding the commercial product line, ARGO has restructured it business model to create a dedicated commercial and robotics team. This new team will be responsible for the professional XTV product line, which now includes the Conquest Pro Series and the new SHERP vehicles. This team will also have responsibility for our Xtreme Terrain Robotics (XTRs) products. Whether manned or unmanned, ARGO has a full lineup of commercial, industrial and military-ready products.

About ARGO – ARGO is the world leader in amphibious Xtreme Terrain Vehicles (XTVs) since 1967. ARGO markets its manned and unmanned vehicles through a network of independent dealers located throughout the United States and Canada, as well as distributors representing dealers in Europe, Russia, South America, the Middle East, Asia and other international markets. ARGO products’ unique durability, safety and versatility are driven by the company’s renowned engineering and ability to go where others can’t. Go anywhere.

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Launching 14 all-new models over the next several months provides opportunities for our dealers and customers.

ARGO, the world-wide leader for Amphibious Extreme Terrain Vehicles (XTVs), is pleased to announce the continuation of their aggressive development of new products by adding new models to the current offering of ATVs and Amphibious XTVs.

Argo’s unique product offering and market position of “Go Anywhere” is demonstrated in its current lineup of Xplorer ATVs and Frontier, Aurora and Conquest XTVs in addition to the commercial lineup of Conquest Pro XTVs. These all-new models will continue to deliver on that promise.

Argo President and CEO, Brad Darling, stated, “In the last 4 years, we have completely reworked the ARGO product offering by introducing over 30 new models and significantly expanded our dealer network to fill in open areas. This has created tremendous opportunity and growth for the company and incremental profit for our dealers.”

Kevin Asselin, VP Sales, says “While COVID-19 has challenged the whole team, it has also created opportunities and we are not taking our foot off the gas. Our retail sales are through the roof! In the next several months, we will be introducing 14 all-new models that will continue to provide our dealers and their customers with the best lineup of recreational and commercial vehicles on the market! If you’re not part of the Argo Team, I invite you to visit our dealer prospect link at argoxtv.com for more information.”

About – ARGO ARGO is the world leader in Amphibious vehicles since 1967. ARGO manufactures Xtreme Terrain Robotics (XTR) for distribution throughout the United States, Canada, as well as other international markets. ARGOs unique durability, safety and versatility are driven by its renowned engineering capability.

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Polaris RZR, the winningest brand in UTV racing, today debuted the RZR Pro XP that its three factory team drivers will race in their conquest of the SSV class at the 2021 Dakar Rally—one of the world’s most grueling and historic desert races. Utilizing the industry-leading RZR Pro XP platform, the proven RZR Factory Racing team is well-armed to battle the unrelenting terrain of Dakar and demonstrate their racing prowess in Polaris’ first trip to the Dakar Rally.

“We are committed to pushing our innovation and looking forward to the opportunity to build upon our legendary racing history as a brand. The successes and lessons learned from racing accelerate product innovation, allowing us to continue delivering a category-defining product for our dedicated customers,” said Steven Menneto, President of Polaris Off Road.

As the most successful brand in side-by-side racing, Polaris and the RZR Factory Racing team are poised to continue innovating and raising the bar of performance race vehicles. The knowledge acquired from racing is crucial to the future design of production vehicles.

Countless hours of research, development and testing on the race course has led to the current RZR Pro XP Platform. The RZR Pro XP is proven, winning the Baja 1000, Baja 500, short course races, WORCS races, East Coast XC races, and the UTV World Championships all in the last year.

“We chose to race the T4 class at Dakar, because we wanted to showcase what the Polaris RZR Pro XP is capable of, what defines its DNA – the pursuit of constant performance. Our vehicle is built from as many stock parts as possible to show their durability and performance capabilities when competing against the toughest competition in the world,” explained Robert Wilmot, Polaris RZR Vehicle Architect and Lead Dakar Engineer. Amongst the laundry list of stock Pro XP parts the team will be using, some of the marquee stock components include the Pro Star engine, intercooler, turbo, transmission, hubs, brake calipers and much more. The vehicle also utilizes a stock wheelbase.

The RZR Factory Racing RZR Pro XP is powered by a 4-stroke fuel-injected, DOHC, turbocharged, twin cylinder 925cc engine, fueled by a 130L fuel cell, and capable of a top speed of 130 KPH (80.77 MPH). A Motec ECU with custom wiring and dash, custom switch pad and onboard diagnostics will ensure optimal performance, and a rear-mounted radiator with a custom roof scoop will provide maximum airflow. A lightweight lithium battery set up by Braille Battery will power the RZR Pro XP throughout its inaugural Dakar campaign.

The team is also using an FIA homologated chassis, customized by Jimco Racing, and based off the Polaris RZR Pro XP platform. With a 96” wheelbase, 74-inch wide stance, and custom suspension with an additional 1.5-inches of travel compared to stock, the vehicle is built to perform on the harsh Dakar terrain. A custom FOX RACING SHOX suspension with increased reservoir capacity has been chosen for increased cooling, performance, and greater adjustability. In the cockpit, Sparco racing seats and safety harnesses ensure comfort and driver safety during the 12-day race. The chassis also has an integrated spare parts and tool storage supply, which will undoubtedly prove imperative since there will be no pit crew, and drivers will need to make their own repairs while on the course.

“As the clear-cut leader in side-by-side racing, there’s a lot of expectation and pressure as we make our debut at Dakar, but the RZR Pro XP provides us the ultimate weapon to take on what are arguably the harshest, most-demanding racing conditions in the world,” said Steve Kemp Vice President of RZR. “We’re excited to take on this incredible challenge, and we believe the combined experience and expertise of Polaris RZR Factory Racing and Jimco Racing will prove to be a formula for success.”

For the nearly 5,000-mile-long race, the team has chosen to utilize 30-inch high-performance BF Goodrich tires, wrapped around sturdy aluminum 15-inch Method Race Wheels with beadlocks. The vehicle is equipped with a full four-corner hydraulic disc brake system, with a dual master cylinder setup and driver-controlled brake bias for maximized braking performance and control to navigate the unknown obstacles that have made Dakar a race all its own.

The Polaris RZR Factory Racing lineup of Wayne Matlock and navigator Sam Hayes, Kristen Matlock and navigator Max Eddy, and Craig Scanlon and navigator Keith Redstrom will be led by Dakar racing legend Darren Skilton.

The team is backed by some of the most respected brands in the off-road industry, including 4 Wheel Parts – the largest off-road accessory retail chain, BF Goodrich Tires – the official tire of the Dakar Rally, Method Race Wheels, and FOX RACING SHOX.

Sparco is the official supplier of the team’s safety equipment, driving suits and helmets, with equipment and vehicle liveries designed by Troy Lee Designs. RZR Factory Racing Pro XP vehicles are also powered by Motul, Braille Battery, Motec, and Jimco Racing. Additional supporters include Rigid Industries®, Trayco, Shiftpod®, and Factory Canopies.

The team will tackle the world’s toughest race beginning January 3, 2021 through January 15, 2021 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

More information about Polaris Off-Road Vehicles and Polaris Engineered Accessories can be found at RZR.Polaris.com. Also, join the conversation and follow RZR on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

About Polaris – As the global leader in powersports, Polaris Inc. (NYSE: PII) pioneers product breakthroughs and enriching experiences and services that have invited people to discover the joy of being outdoors since our founding in 1954. With annual 2019 sales of $6.8 billion, Polaris’ high-quality product line-up includes the Polaris RANGER, RZR and GENERAL side-by-side off-road vehicles; Sportsman all-terrain off-road vehicles; Indian Motorcycle mid-size and heavyweight motorcycles; Slingshot moto-roadsters; snowmobiles; and deck, cruiser and pontoon boats, including industry-leading Bennington pontoons. Polaris enhances the riding experience with parts, garments and accessories, along with a growing aftermarket portfolio, including TransAmerica Auto Parts. Polaris’ presence in adjacent markets includes military and commercial off-road vehicles, quadricycles, and electric vehicles. Proudly headquartered in Minnesota, Polaris serves more than 100 countries across the globe.