I pushed snow and put 7 miles on the machine, and it shows I added 2 hours on the hour meter. It was of course stiff to shift at first, when I was about finished, things seemed to be a bit better. Smooth shifting transmission, I did most snow removal in 2wd. What a machine. I caught myself pushing snow a bit faster than 5 mph on the concrete. I cannot wait until we get out on the trails. If you are looking for a great combo, Rancher AT and the Cycle Country Plow system seems top notched.

 

Bought my new Rancher AT on the 31st of December and have put 128 miles of back country off-trail through the streams and mud riding on it. No problems yet!

 

It is a good machine. I don't think people truly understand what a nice machine it is. GPS,auto or ESP, 2 or 4 wheel drive, unbelievable EBS, holds a hill like a mountain goat.
I don't think it is a true mud machine, but if I wanted a true mud machine I would have bought a 450 ES.

 

Oh yeah, I am going to but my extended warranty Monday. Pro Motor Sports in Fond Du Lac WI. $339.00 for 42 months. Even though it is a Honda, we do own the first At's with the new tranny. I would hate to have to pay to repair this tranny.
I bought my wife a first year new car and it has more rattles than I care to type. Swore I would never buy a first year item again.THEN, I saw the AT on the showroom floor and bought the first one the dealer had. I guess you can't teach a dumb dog new tricks. HMMMMMM, or is that an old dog?