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I prefer the Rancher becaues it is lighter and smaller than anything in its class (and WAY lighter than the big bore bikes). I use it mostly for techinical trail riding, where speed isn't much of a factor. Top speed will be limited more by the suspension than by anything else though. It climbs extremely well. Can't comment much on serious mud (I ride in the desert). The things I don't particularly like are the stock tires (replaced with Holeshot ATR's on ITP Magnum rims-it's a completely different bike!!!) and the front steering "hunts" a little in some types of terrain.

 

They are very good quads!!! do everything well, nothing poor.

 

Good machine.
Not the best at any one thing, but good at everything.

Won't keep up with the big-bores in terms of speed & acceleration, but a very capable machine.

Farmr

 

I have a 2002 Rancher, and have road the bigger quads, the previous post hit it on it perfictly. Does everything ok, but won't keep up with the bigger quads when you hit the open trails or back roads.

 

I love mine. However I must admit that I'm going to look at the Rancher AT when they hit the showroom.

 

the thing is can you still jump and just mess around like a sport?

 

I jump mine. To "play around" I think you'll need an unlocker if you go with a 4x4.

 

the rancher is a good all round quad,
it can jump,
it can wheelie,
its does it all

 

wait a minute, is it all time 4wd. if so I refuse to buy one