i am' currently looking into buying a new rancher at 400 and i was wondering what kind of work it will do?.I need it to tow a 5x8 trailer that is full with wood and i want to be able to ride in mud but ,still be sporty on the trails, it it a good machine? any other suggestions? Still want to stay in that price range.

 

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I have looked and looked and decided I'm going with the Foreman.

 

hondaguy2
I can't help you on the rancher, but I bought a forman 450es in October and have been very happy with it! I used it this winter to push snow. The question I have is where are you buy it from? Why? I only live 15 miles North of you. Reply by a private thread

 

i think you would like it

 

I bought the Rancher AT last fall and I love it! I do some pulling of boats on trailers and have pulled up to about 1000lbs with it. It handles the load fairly well but if you plan on doing a LOT of pulling I'd go with the 450ES. On trails, my 400 is awesome and the automatic tranny is as smooth as can be. It steers much easier than the 450 does. I find it a good all-around machine...if you're looking for primarially a work machine though, go with the 450.

Hope this helps!