There is absolutely no comparison......the Argo wins in all categories but speed. I have 2 quads, 2 side by sides and had 2 Argos but down to one now. They float, they go through swamp no quad or SXS would even attempt, they climb better than either, they go through 8' dogs hair willows like it wasn't there, they will handle 2 moose, properly packed and like all motorized ATVs they will leave you farther back than you could ever conceive walking out. As with any chain drive vehicle they do require maintenance, bearings need to greased, chains need to be lubed and tensioners set, tires equalized, but all in all they are not bad maintenance wise.......I take mine to the dealer every late fall, after the snow flies and get a good once over, fix anything that's wrong and give 'er the maintenance routine. I love mine and highly recommend one to any hunter, but they are pricey, new, and I would never buy a used one as unmaintained they can and will be a money pit nightmare.
Argo has dealt with a lot of earlier nagging problems they had, tires too thin walled, chains too light, clutches too light and the latest version I do believe even has self greasing bearings........what's not to love...........
I was going to throw you a couple pics but photobucket is "relaxing" right now and refuses to get up and let me access my photos..........
OP......if I knew how to search for it I would repost a little Argo story I did a couple years back.......it was quite humorous. If anyone knows how to find my previous post, it might be worth a reread at this time.