Looking to get a 2x4 300 or Rancher. Based on your experience, are the Ranchers as bulletproof as the 300's? I'm getting a manuel shift so ES problems will not happen to me. If a Rancher will take the abuse a 300 will im sold on it. Thanks.

 

I too hope the Ramcher is as reliable as the 300 fourtrax.
I sold my beloved 4trax 2x4 when I bought my Rancher 4x4 Es, I think which ever you get you will have a great ride.

 

Think of the Rancher as the new and improved 300.
More Power,more ground clearance, Runs faster.
Go compare them at the Honda website, Thats why I bought Mine


2000 Honda Rancher

2000lb.Warn Winch, Snorkel(thanks to Texmudder's site) Custom built skid plate and front and rear bumpers(KY welding tool& Die)

 

I think the Rancher will replace the 300 as the most reliable quad made, without the ES and digital readout. You can't go wrong with the Rancher.

But do yourself a favor, and don't listen to the folks that tell you that a 2x4 will go everywhere a 4x4 will go. 90% of the time you wont need the 4x4, but the first time you get REALLY STUCK, you will wish you had spent the extra $$. I did.

Dave

 

I have a 300 2/4, and I don't think its possible to build a tougher quad. I jump right with the sport atv's and it holds together real well, providing a decent landing.I think the 300 is the most versitile quad ever made.Easy to work on last forever!