The Honda FourTrax Rancher 4×4 has the best of both worlds, built for outdoor adventures and work around the ranch or farm. With so many key features and benefits, the Rancher 4×4 is the ‘get it done’ and adventures ATV.

Black is the new color for 2008, adding to the ever so popular color scheme of Red, Olive and NaturalGear Camouflage. We just can’t see as much mud and dirt on Black as Red.

The rough OHV liquid-cooled, fuel-injected 420cc engine is mounted longitudinally, and the driveshaft is aligned to give both the front and rear wheels maximum traction capabilities. A five-speed transmission has a super low First gear and handlebar push button shifter makes it easy to operate. For even more traction, the TraxLok 4WD/2WD selector lever allows 4WD when needed for the tough stuff and 2WD when conditions permit.

The heavy duty frame has 6.5 inches of ground clearance and a has very tight turning radius, only 10.5 feet; take into account this ATV is 80.9 inches long and 46.1 inches wide. Expect a comfortable ride; the front independent double-wishbone suspension has 6.3 inches of travel from the premium shock absorbers. The rear has a steel swingarm and gas charged rear shock absorber, these provide 6.3 inches of suspension travel. Also taking some of the rough terrain is a set of large-diameter tires, 24×8-12, 24×10-11 on the rear. Braking is not a problem either, the front has dual hydraulic disc brakes and the rear has sealed mechanical drum brakes to aid in burly stops.

 Designed with the idea to be a work vehicle too, the Rancher has an optional waterproof accessory socket that provides 12-volt, 10-amp power with a built-in temperature-type fuse. The large cargo racks can carry 66 pounds of payload in the front and 133 in the pounds in rear. A heavy-duty trailer hitch has a 850-pound towing capacity. For those muddy days, specially designed floorboards allow a rider’s feet to grip the footrests in muddy or rough conditions.

Additional features for the recreational side of the Rancher include a thickly padded seat, under seat storage compartments and large fenders for mud protection. The twin-headlight system has 30-watt bulbs and feature a multireflector lenses for optimal light distribution. In the rear a combination LED stoplight and taillight is bright and easy to see, if following. For a little extra protection there is a full-length synthetic lower skidplate with integrated front brush guard and a keyed ignition for added security to keep the ATV yours.

Features

• Large radiator with cooling fan ensures optimal engine cooling under difficult operating conditions.
• Closed crankcase vent system safeguards against engine oil contamination. ES model features Electric Shift Program (ESP™) for push-button up shifting and downshifting.
• Overhead-valve design provides compact engine dimensions for improved ground clearance while maintaining a broad, easy-to-use powerband. Five-speed transmission with Reverse includes an ultra-low First gear. The Rancher 4×4 model shifts using a foot-operated pedal.
• The Rancher 4×4 ES model incorporates Honda’s exclusive Electric Shift Program (ESP) for easy shifts with the touch of a handlebar-mounted button.
• TraxLok 4WD/2WD selector lever allows 4WD when needed for the tough stuff and 2WD when conditions permit.
• Convenient electric starting, with optional recoil starter and an automatic internal-decompression system.
• FE model has multifunction LCD digital instrumentation that is compact, tough and waterproof, featuring large readouts for gear position, speedometer, odometer, resettable tripmeter and hour meter. Instrument housing includes indicator lights for Reverse, Neutral, oil-temperature, fuel-injection and 4WD.

Specifications

• Model: TRX420FE (with ESP)
•  Engine Type: 420cc liquid-cooled OHV wet-sump longitudinally mounted single-cylinder four-stroke
• Bore and Stroke: 86.5mm x 71.5mm
• Induction: Keihin 34mm throttle-body fuel-injection system
• Ignition: Full transistor with electronic advance
• Starter: Electric with optional auxiliary recoil
• Clutch: Automatic
• Transmission: ESP five-speed with Reverse / Five-speed with Reverse
• Driveline: Direct front and rear driveshafts
• Front Suspension: Independent double-wishbone; 6.3 inches travel
• Rear Suspension: Swingarm with single shock; 6.3 inches travel
• Front Brakes: Dual hydraulic disc
• Rear Brakes: Sealed mechanical drum
• Front Tires: 24×8-12
• Rear Tires: 24×10-11
• Length: 80.9 inches
• Width: 46.1 inches
• Height: 45.1 inches
• Seat Height: 32.1 inches
• Ground Clearance: 6.5 inches
• Wheelbase: 49.2 inches
• Turning Radius: 10.5 feet
• Fuel Capacity: 3.5 gallons (including 1.0 gallon reserve)
• Colors: Black, Red, Olive, NaturalGear Camouflage
• Curb Weight*: TRX420FE: 588 pounds (ready to ride-all required fluids and gas)
• MSRP: ,945.00