Rancher vs. Foreman
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Similarities, both have push rod engines, which means they are turned 90* for better torque, but not a high revving engine. depending on the years you are asking about, they are both carbed, both full time 4wd(depending on the years). Differences, the 450s have more power everywhere. the 450 has a 3rd head light, depending on the years, the 450 is switchable from 2wd 4wd. some of the ranchers dont have a speedometer (ES). thats some of the sims and diffs. anything imparticular you want to know? IMO the new rancher 420s are better than the foremans. plus the new ranchers are Fuel injected which is a must for all cold blooded hondas, and its also liquid cooled! also has a higher top speed
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I ride with a 420 Rancher and 500 Foreman. Both have the same speed and power but the foreman is a much beefer machine. The Foreman has a larger chassis, twin back shocks vs the Rancher single shock, larger 25" tires , 55cc more displacement and more suspension travel. Thats why the Foreman cost more.
Both have a OHV motor, so neither is a speed demon.
Here are there side by side specs.
2011 Honda FourTrax® Foreman® 4x4 ES (TRX®500FE) ATVs
Both have a OHV motor, so neither is a speed demon.
Here are there side by side specs.
2011 Honda FourTrax® Foreman® 4x4 ES (TRX®500FE) ATVs
#6
I have both a 1998 Foreman which I plow with and use to play and 2007 Rancher with lift and larger tires play machine. Love them both, the 07 is fuel injected and liquid cooled, but is the base model no dash just some lights. Use them both for hunting and hauling, they truly have been tested on some hard terain.
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my 420 rancher with me and my GF about 375LB combined rider weight walked away on a dirt road from my buddy and his gf on his foreman 500 with about 260 LB combined rider weight. the rancher feels sportier than the foreman as well. wish i didnt trade mine in for a RZR except that i dont miss riding double on the rancher...
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