420 rancher vs 350 rancher
Hey everyone,
I have a 2006 4x4 rancher. I love the bike but was wondering if it was worth upgrading to a new/used 420? I mainly use mine for duck and deer hunting with a bit of trail riding tossed in. My bike has pretty low hours for its age and i guess the major thing is it is paid off! Just kinda wanted to get the opinions about what makes the new ones better etc. Would also consider a different honda as well. Thank you |
From what I have read....yes. More power, fuel injection, selectable 4wd...etc...You can also get it with an independent rear suspension and it has front disc brakes.
I went from a 05 Rancher 4x4 to a 07 Rubicon(mint condition) just over a year ago. I love it as it's automatic as well as ESP plus I got for a lot less than I could a 420. It had just 30 hours and less than 100 miles on it when I bought it and was just 2 year old when purchased. I did want a 420 however! I have read that the 420 is a good trail machine as well. There will be more posts that will give the virtues of owning a 420. |
The 420 Rancher is a totally different animal than the previous Ranchers. Much more power and very snappy, and still a nimble and compact machine.
If your current Rancher is doing what you want, though, I'd say getting a 420 would be a want rather than a need. Up to you if you want to spend the money. |
Love them Ranchers!
I went from a 2005 Rancher 350ES to my new 2010 Rancher 420AT and although I loved my 2005 and it was paid off, I really love my Rancher 420AT. The IRS and EFI is great, and I like being able to switch from 2wd to 4wd on the fly. When I bought it, I didn't really care about power steering or the automatic transmission, but now that I have it, I wouldn't have it any other way. It's a great machine.
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Upgraded wife's 350 for the 420 with power steering after she had rotator cuff surgery. The IRS and power steering make that machine so much better it's unbelievable. If I go out riding by myself I always take her machine. It comes down to how much money do you want to spend for more options.
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A buddy of mine got a 420 this spring, its a really nice machine and i do like it but Im not a huge fan of the at or the esp, but i do like the selectible 4x4, speedo/odometer and the power/speed;) all in all if i could raise my top speed to around 55 id never trade.
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I don't get the desire to upgrade. I have a 97 Honda 300 4x4. What would a newer model really give me to justify the cost of an upgrade over my current bike?
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Originally Posted by keithert
(Post 3042574)
I don't get the desire to upgrade. I have a 97 Honda 300 4x4. What would a newer model really give me to justify the cost of an upgrade over my current bike?
we get bored!! |
Originally Posted by keithert
(Post 3042574)
I don't get the desire to upgrade. I have a 97 Honda 300 4x4. What would a newer model really give me to justify the cost of an upgrade over my current bike?
There's nothing wrong with the 300, though. |
I just bought a 2010 Rancher AT and love the thing. I've never owned a 350, but I can tell you that the IRS and fuel injection is awesome. I love the ride and my wife loves the fuel injection (no carbs for her to mess with) and the auto tranny. I shift it using the ES mode, but she uses the fully automatic mode. Add a ton of low-end torque, selectable shift on the fly 2WD/4WD and Honda reliability, and it all adds up to a great trail or work machine. We plan on plowing with ours this winter.
If you DO buy one, you'll love it. It's a great quad. |
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