Does the Rancher ES have the foot shifter as a backup, in case something goes wrong with the electric shift? Correct me if I'm wrong, but didn't/don't the 450's have the foot shifter backup? I looked at the neighbor's Rancher ES and didn't see any place for the shifter that's why I'm asking. Thanks.

 

yes

 

not realy a foot shifter.

it's a tool to change to the gear you want. not recommended to use while the quad is in motion.

 

The shifter provided with the Rancher is not a tradional one. The shifter is for use to get you home, you would not want to use it for fast or very technical riding.

 

Greetings,

The 450ES has a shaft on the side of the transmission that can be "wrenched" to change gears. They provide a tool for this, actually a flat box wrench of a sort that fits in the storage compartment. Its good if you shut it off and can't get it back to neutral (which I know many people say hasn't happened to them, but did to me) or if it just gets confused or stuck in the cold (which I know many people say hasn't happened to them, but did to me). As noted above, it will get you home or get you started, but its not something you could use for genuine transportation.