rancher 420 owners - Honda Foreman Forums : Rubicon, Rincon, Rancher and Recon Forum

cwoods · 02-08-2013, 09:04 AM

last year my wife rode a friends Can Am and was going on and on about the cush ride and automatic. Not sure if I want to do it but thinking about selling her very clean Honda 300 she's had for 10 years and getting her a 2013 Rancher 420 with independent suspension,esp and auto tranny and power steering....just hard to part with that 300.
How do you owners of the 420 like your machines? Any negatives or positives you want to share? Selling my 02' Foreman and her 300 will get me close to the purchase have purchase price.

basfnb · 02-08-2013, 09:24 AM

a few years ago, my brother had a 420, auto, esp, independant suspension, power steering, swamp lites, just loaded up... im 6'5" 245, it was just a little small for me, but it road awesome, plenty of power and just a really good machine.... for a woman, it would fit perfect....

he wanted to get rid of it, and all i had to do was take over payments, he owed about 4300 on it... had 200 miles and i put most of those on it...it was worth over 6000.... im still kickin myself in the a$$ for not getting that...

but i dont think i would get rid of the 300 tho....keep it and get the 420...

Tank · 02-08-2013, 09:32 AM

So your going from having a quad for each of you to one for the both? I personaly dont own a rancher but have a few friends that love them, the fuel injector ranchers are the biggest plus that Ive noticed while riding them. Im really thinking about selling my sons recon to get a rancher. Not much help I know. LOL

cwoods · 02-08-2013, 10:55 AM

Actually I have an 02' Foreman with all the mods I've done to it over the years with approx 4000 miles on it and also a backup 03' Foreman with a little over 400 miles on the odometer. All the mods are coming off the 02' and going on the 03'.......selling the 02' and downsizing to just the one Foreman as mine.
Id like to keep the 300 too but need to learn to let things go as it just gets out of hand with available space and although she loves her 300 I know the cush and frills of the 420 would be a nicer ride for her....me? Id keep riding the 300.

Relheok · 02-08-2013, 11:20 AM

Get her the Rancher. I rode one this fall while tracking a deer and really liked it. My wife rides the Rincon and I get the 450. We'll be selling the 450 and getting another Rincon/Rubicon or possibly even a Rancher maybe this summer.

jake_hag · 02-08-2013, 11:28 AM

We have three of the IR Ranchers. They are good machines. Had one problem with one of them...but that was mice chewing the wiring harness on the 2010 so not the wheelers fault. They do ride nicer than a solid axle but not near as nice as a canned ham, po po, or Yamaha. I actually prefer the ride of the Rancher because it's more responsive than the softer machines. To me they feel all flobbery and weird, dive in corners, and almost out of control over the rough compared to the firmer Hondas.

cwoods · 02-09-2013, 01:33 AM

Sounds like the new Rancher has good feedback. I'll check em out closer when I get a chance,after adding the 2013 6x6 to my stable Im feeling a little guilty about her older ride. Id take the 25" 589's off her 300 before selling and add em to the Rancher for her.
Thanks for the feedback fellas.

woodsdog · 02-09-2013, 03:01 PM

For what its worth I just got my 420 on Christmas but so far so good. I've been in out in mostly snow probably 6-8 inches or deeper somewhat packed and I've had no problems. Mine is the EFI and has a manual transmission the TRX420FM. Its a manageable machine and simple and has that Honda reliability I like. I probably only have about 5 to 10 hours on it so far though. Used to ride my Dad's Susuki King Quad 400 and I like the Rancher better.

Hotshot22 · 02-10-2013, 09:36 PM

U gotta remember the Honda 300 was the most bullet proof quad Honda has ever made. My friend has one from 98' and his brother brought it to mud fest countless times and he "austined" it, cause he can break any quad ever made, the axle has broken several times it's been sunk in mud about 15 times and it works just as good as it did 15 yrs ago. It starts up in .18 of a second and runs amazing. But the rancher is just as good mine has gotten me through thick and thin and keeps coming back for more

1bad10tacoma · 02-17-2013, 03:16 PM

I have a 2010 Rancher ES with power steering and it works great. I caught the wife plowing snow on it the other day.We love it especially the power steering.

02-08-2013, 09:04 AM	#1 (permalink)
cwoods Honda Lover Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Anchorage Alaska Posts: 277	rancher 420 owners last year my wife rode a friends Can Am and was going on and on about the cush ride and automatic. Not sure if I want to do it but thinking about selling her very clean Honda 300 she's had for 10 years and getting her a 2013 Rancher 420 with independent suspension,esp and auto tranny and power steering....just hard to part with that 300. How do you owners of the 420 like your machines? Any negatives or positives you want to share? Selling my 02' Foreman and her 300 will get me close to the purchase have purchase price. __________________ 2002 450 ES bought new 1 piece Petex skid plate Warn 2.5 w/Synthetic Warn rope Tamarack rear cargo box 27" ITP 589's High lifter lift kit high lifter lift springs DGL locker Triangle snorkel kit HMF Eco-Series pipe Twin Air air filter Jetted accordinally Xtreme front disc brakes Hand Warmers Seperate toggle for handle bar headlight 14% Gear Reduction Gorilla axles H.I.D. Lights

02-08-2013, 09:24 AM	#2 (permalink)
basfnb Honda Lover Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NE AR Posts: 451	a few years ago, my brother had a 420, auto, esp, independant suspension, power steering, swamp lites, just loaded up... im 6'5" 245, it was just a little small for me, but it road awesome, plenty of power and just a really good machine.... for a woman, it would fit perfect.... he wanted to get rid of it, and all i had to do was take over payments, he owed about 4300 on it... had 200 miles and i put most of those on it...it was worth over 6000.... im still kickin myself in the a$$ for not getting that... but i dont think i would get rid of the 300 tho....keep it and get the 420... __________________ 2006 Rubicon 500FA Green 26" Swamplites (for sale is someone wants them) Perfex Long Travel Kit Highlifter Springs Pod Light HID 2K Viper Max winch 1990 Honda Fourtrax 300 25X10X12 Mudlights

02-08-2013, 09:32 AM	#3 (permalink)
Tank Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kennasaw Georgia Posts: 1,658	So your going from having a quad for each of you to one for the both? I personaly dont own a rancher but have a few friends that love them, the fuel injector ranchers are the biggest plus that Ive noticed while riding them. Im really thinking about selling my sons recon to get a rancher. Not much help I know. LOL __________________ F&AM Rockwell 191 PM 08 Foreman ES Camo XTREME 2" lift 26in Swamplites, ITP wheels Moose skid plate Tusk hand guards 1 1/2" wheel spacers 4" storage tube "Black" 2 50 cal ammo cans "Black" WARN XT2500 Hockey puck spring spacers 07 Recon ES Green 1 1/2" wheel spacers 2" lift Tusk hand Guards Rancher wheels and tires

02-08-2013, 10:55 AM	#4 (permalink)
cwoods Honda Lover Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Anchorage Alaska Posts: 277	Actually I have an 02' Foreman with all the mods I've done to it over the years with approx 4000 miles on it and also a backup 03' Foreman with a little over 400 miles on the odometer. All the mods are coming off the 02' and going on the 03'.......selling the 02' and downsizing to just the one Foreman as mine. Id like to keep the 300 too but need to learn to let things go as it just gets out of hand with available space and although she loves her 300 I know the cush and frills of the 420 would be a nicer ride for her....me? Id keep riding the 300. __________________ 2002 450 ES bought new 1 piece Petex skid plate Warn 2.5 w/Synthetic Warn rope Tamarack rear cargo box 27" ITP 589's High lifter lift kit high lifter lift springs DGL locker Triangle snorkel kit HMF Eco-Series pipe Twin Air air filter Jetted accordinally Xtreme front disc brakes Hand Warmers Seperate toggle for handle bar headlight 14% Gear Reduction Gorilla axles H.I.D. Lights

02-08-2013, 11:20 AM	#5 (permalink)
Relheok Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: May 2010 Location: Northeast Kingdom, VT Posts: 765	Get her the Rancher. I rode one this fall while tracking a deer and really liked it. My wife rides the Rincon and I get the 450. We'll be selling the 450 and getting another Rincon/Rubicon or possibly even a Rancher maybe this summer. __________________ 2002 Foreman 450ES - 2" HL Lift - 27" Dirt Devil XT - LT2000 Superwinch - Moose Utility Seat - K&N Air Filter - 5582 Miles and counting! 2003 Rincon 650 - Warn Winch - 26" Interco Swamp Lights - 3412 Miles and counting! 2003 Recon 250ES SOLD

02-08-2013, 11:28 AM	#6 (permalink)
jake_hag Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: South Dakota Posts: 504	We have three of the IR Ranchers. They are good machines. Had one problem with one of them...but that was mice chewing the wiring harness on the 2010 so not the wheelers fault. They do ride nicer than a solid axle but not near as nice as a canned ham, po po, or Yamaha. I actually prefer the ride of the Rancher because it's more responsive than the softer machines. To me they feel all flobbery and weird, dive in corners, and almost out of control over the rough compared to the firmer Hondas. __________________ 2009 Rancher AT Mudgears on Black SS 212's Viper Max winch Tamarack front box Warn trail Lights Kolpin fender flares Moose bumper 1998 300TRX 4x4 All stock except mudgears Viper Max winch 1996 Yamaha Big Bear All stock, all original 2008 AC Prowler 650XT (Beer Wagon) 27" Mudlite XTR's On SS212's Warn winch Gun rack (of course) Mattracks in spring and winter

02-09-2013, 01:33 AM	#7 (permalink)
cwoods Honda Lover Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Anchorage Alaska Posts: 277	Sounds like the new Rancher has good feedback. I'll check em out closer when I get a chance,after adding the 2013 6x6 to my stable Im feeling a little guilty about her older ride. Id take the 25" 589's off her 300 before selling and add em to the Rancher for her. Thanks for the feedback fellas. __________________ 2002 450 ES bought new 1 piece Petex skid plate Warn 2.5 w/Synthetic Warn rope Tamarack rear cargo box 27" ITP 589's High lifter lift kit high lifter lift springs DGL locker Triangle snorkel kit HMF Eco-Series pipe Twin Air air filter Jetted accordinally Xtreme front disc brakes Hand Warmers Seperate toggle for handle bar headlight 14% Gear Reduction Gorilla axles H.I.D. Lights

02-09-2013, 03:01 PM	#8 (permalink)
woodsdog Honda Rider Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Western New York Posts: 91	For what its worth I just got my 420 on Christmas but so far so good. I've been in out in mostly snow probably 6-8 inches or deeper somewhat packed and I've had no problems. Mine is the EFI and has a manual transmission the TRX420FM. Its a manageable machine and simple and has that Honda reliability I like. I probably only have about 5 to 10 hours on it so far though. Used to ride my Dad's Susuki King Quad 400 and I like the Rancher better. Last edited by woodsdog; 02-09-2013 at 03:02 PM. Reason: typos

02-10-2013, 09:36 PM	#9 (permalink)
Hotshot22 Honda Rider Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, Florida Posts: 35	U gotta remember the Honda 300 was the most bullet proof quad Honda has ever made. My friend has one from 98' and his brother brought it to mud fest countless times and he "austined" it, cause he can break any quad ever made, the axle has broken several times it's been sunk in mud about 15 times and it works just as good as it did 15 yrs ago. It starts up in .18 of a second and runs amazing. But the rancher is just as good mine has gotten me through thick and thin and keeps coming back for more __________________ 07 Rancher 420 ES (Red Rocket) 26" Maxxis Zillas ITP SS 212 rims black Custom Audio tube Honda Spool Locker HMF pipe w/ optimizer K&N air filter 2500 Warn winch 03 Recon 250 ES (Yellow) 25" ITP Mudlite XTR (way too big for it) ITP SS something rims chrome 07 Rancher 420 ES (Red) 26" ITP Mudlite XL ITP SS 108 rims black 07 Rancher 420 ES (Yellow) Stock

02-17-2013, 03:16 PM	#10 (permalink)
1bad10tacoma Honda Rider Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 1	I have a 2010 Rancher ES with power steering and it works great. I caught the wife plowing snow on it the other day.We love it especially the power steering.

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