I am looking to get a new ATV in the coming months but wanted to get some feedback on the Rancher 420 2wd. The only other avt i am looking to get is a yamaha big bear.

Uses will be typical of the average deer hunter, im really wanting a reliable machine and a smooth ride.

I may also do a small amount of plowing with a atv disc but not alot!!

any advice would be greatly appreciated!!

 

The 420 is a great choice, but for hunting and pulling or pushing, go with the 4WD model. You will be way more satisfied. I use mine for snow plowing and in 4WD it will push hugh amounts of snow, but in 2WD it is almost worth-less.

 

I second the 4WD. I have the 07 ES and it runs flawless. There are others that knock the ES, but I have owned two without troubles. Service it on a regular basis and you won't be dis-appointed...

 

The Rancher has snappy power, great ride and handling. The 2wd should handle like a sport quad!

Get the 4wd if you can afford the extra money. Resale will be so much better....

 

I just got mine yesterday. First impressions are very, very good. I will post more when I get to ride it early in the week. With the deals on the 2wd right now I couldn't pass it up.

I will post some pics tonight!

 

Yeah the Rancher is a super fun machine. I'm glad I got it. I have the 420fm and love it. I'd recommned this machine to anyone. Can't wait to see you pics.Very excellent buy

 

Yeah the Rancher is a super fun machine. I'm glad I got it. I have the 420fm and love it. I'd recommned this machine to anyone. Can't wait to see you pics.Very excellent buy

 

Well I got my 07 420 stuck 4 times today! Totally my fault slush beds on lake while ice fishing.

Great machine

 

I got the Rancher out for a little spin today. My last machine was an Outlander 400 and the first thing I noticed was that this machine feels very different. Very nimble. The handling far outdoes the outty. The ride is rougher but that is to be expected without IRS. The Rancher feels MUCH lighter than the outty and turns much easier. Power I would have to give to the Rancher though the outty is faster on top. The Rancher just zips through the gears and I was only using 3/4 throttle. I am quite happy with my purchase so far.

Pics as promised. Sorry they didn't turn out too great. My camera was in the wrong mode, the atv was in direct afternoon sun, and I had just waxed the plastic (trick of my Dad's) which made it all streaky looking.

 

I bought a 2006 400 Rancher es 4x4, really was looking at just a 2wd, but I waterfowl hunt and deer hunt, and my buddies told me to go with the 4x4.
I went with the 4x4 and really glad I did. Mine was a brand new model with zero miles, so I went a lttle extra with the 4x4 and love it.
If you can afford it, go with the 4x4.