well i am looking to buy my first quad and was wondering if this would be a good starter it's a brand new 08 dealer is going to throw in a snow blade one other thing do they all have the digatle screen by the bars are they all 4x4 and do they all have a wench?

 

thats a honda rancher 420 electric shift, excellent 400 class atv, some guys like the foot shift model due to the fact theres less problems, with the electric shift you have a chance of sensors going out, i have had a es for 2 years now no problems, i really like this atv alot.

 

Welcome to the forum.

What machine is best for you would depend on what you want to do with it.

The 420 Rancher is a bit smaller physically and shorter than the Foreman/Rubicon/Rincon.

It has a snappy motor, nimble and sporty handling, and is a very high quality machine.

I would say it would be a good choice for general trail riding, especially in the tight trees, and it would also work well for light chores and plowing.

Really heavy dragging and plowing, though, and I'd steer you to the Rubicon if you like an auto, or the Foreman if you don't. They are tuned a bit more toward low end torque, and in tasks like that bigger/heavier isn't a bad thing.

In the Rancher line, I think there is a 2wd, a 4wd foot shift 5 speed, an electric shift 5 speed, and the new IRS 5 speed auto.

I haven't ridden the IRS one. It would likely have a much smoother ride than the solid rear axle machines (the 680 Rincon is honda's other IRS quad). On the other hand a solid rear axle doesn't lean in corners or off camber stuff, and is easier to powerslide around.

A winch is optional or something you can install later, and I think at least the 2wd one doesn't have a dash.

If I were to buy a Rancher, it would either be the 4x4 foot shift, or the IRS Auto one. Older ES systems seemed to act up. New ones are supposed to be better, so unless you really want push buttons...

Anyway, happy shopping.

 

you would think if they said snow blade with it would have wwench and would be 4x4

 

Possibly.

There are also hand lift plows. Actually, if you are going to be running the blade up and down a lot, are going to use other electric accessories (grip warmers, electric vest, whatever) and have the upper body strength... A hand lift can be just as fast and you don't have to concern yourself with running the battery down.

In the 5 speed SRA Rancher line there's the 2wd foot shift base rancher, the Rancher 4x4 (foot shift), the Rancher 4x4 ES, then there's 4x4 with power steering, and 4x4 ES with power steering.

In the 420 Rancher AT (5 speed dual clutch auto), there's the 4x4, and the 4x4 with power steering...

 

guess i will have to call the dealer

 

They don't come with winch from factory ask what brand winch they install in it. The 420 is a good bike and I'm not saying it because I own one. If you can get the foot shift (FM) not the ES.