Whether the day
calls for work or for fun, the ready-and-willing
Rancher is a great partner from
sunup to sundown. Take your choice
between manual shifting or push-button
shifting with Honda's Electric Shift
Program (ESP).
Rugged
OHV liquid-cooled fuel-injected
420cc longitudinally mounted
engine allows direct driveshaft
alignment to rear wheels
for improved drivetrain
efficiency.
Large radiator
with cooling fan ensures
optimal engine cooling under
difficult operating conditions.
Closed
crankcase vent system safeguards
against engine oil contamination.
ES model
features Electric Shift
Program (ESP™) for
push-button up shifting
and downshifting
Specially-designed
floorboards on all Ranchers
allow the rider's feet to
grip the footrests while
helping to keep mud and
debris away.
Honda
Rancher ES Engine/Drivetrain
Efficient
420cc longitudinally-mounted
engine boasts exceptional
horsepower and torque and
eliminates 90-degree power
transfers.
Overhead-valve
design provides compact
engine dimensions for improved
ground clearance while maintaining
a broad, easy-to-use powerband.
Keihin
fuel-injection system provides
crisp performance and ensures
trouble-free operation in
cold conditions and changing
altitudes.
Rubber-cushion
engine mounting and gear-driven
counterbalancer reduce vibration.
Super-heavy-duty
automatic clutch with a
low engagement point for
excellent driveability and
towing capability.
Five-speed
transmission with Reverse
includes an ultra-low First
gear. The manual-shift model
uses a foot-operated pedal.
The Rancher ES model incorporates
Honda's exclusive ESP for
easy shifts with the push
of a handlebar-mounted button.
Convenient
electric starting with optional
recoil starter and an automatic
internal decompression system.
Washable,
foam air filter for easy
maintenance and consistent
performance.
Stainless-steel-exhaust
header and muffler for superior
corrosion resistance.
Three-chamber
muffler baffling uses no
packing material that can
blow out. Provides long-lasting
performance.
Full transistor
ignition with electronic
advance for excellent performance
and reliability.
Powerful,
343-watt AC generator.
Large 7.2-liter
airbox with reusable foam
air filter provides more
air to the engine for increased
performance.
Honda
Rancher ES Chassis/Suspension
Rugged frame
and suspension provide an exceptional
6.5 inches of ground clearance.
Steering-mechanism
design features light effort and
a tight turning radius of 8.9
feet.
Independent double-wishbone
front suspension uses premium
shock absorbers to provide 6.3
inches of suspension travel for
a plush, comfortable ride.
Steel swingarm
and single rear shock absorber
provide 6.3 inches of suspension
travel for superb comfort and
compliance.
Tough, large-diameter
24x8-12 front and wide 24x10-11
rear tires provide added ground
clearance while maintaining precise
handling.
Dual hydraulic
front disc brakes and sealed mechanical
rear drum brakes for strong stops.
Additional
Features
Engine
design produces low emissions
and meets EPA and California
AirResources Board (CARB)
off-road emissions standards.
ES model
has multifunction LCD digital
instrumentation that is
compact, tough and waterproof,
featuring large readouts
for gear position, speedometer,
odometer, resettable tripmeter
and hourmeter. Instrument
housing includes indicator
lights for Reverse, Neutral,
oil-temperature and fuel-injection.
Combination
LED stop- and taillight.
Optional
waterproof accessory socket
provides 12-volt, 10-amp
power with a built-in temperature-type
fuse.
Large cargo
racks front and rear allow
payloads of 66 and 133 pounds,
respectively.
Heavy-duty
trailer hitch with towing
capacity of 850 pounds.
Large,
lightweight plastic fuel
tank with 3.7-gallon capacity.
Fuel gauge
is standard equipment.
Snorkel-type
air-intake system is specially
designed to resist water.
Under-seat
storage compartment allows
access when rack is loaded.
Thickly
padded seat provides all-day
comfort.
Large fenders
give excellent mud protection.
Twin-headlight
system with 30-watt bulbs
features multireflector
lenses for optimal light
distribution.
USDA-qualified
spark arrester/muffler designed
for quiet operation without
wool packing for long-lasting
performance.
Tough 12-amp-hour
maintenance-free battery.
Durable,
comfortable, easy-to-use
controls.
Keyed ignition
switch for added security.
Full-length
synthetic lower skidplate
with integrated front brush
guard.
Easy-to-use
parking brake.
Handlebar
switches, controls and warning
labels use easy-to-understand
graphic symbols.
Standard
equipment includes a tire-pressure
gauge.
FourTrax
Rancher ES (TRX420TE) and
FourTrax Rancher (TRX420TM)
assembled in Timmonsville,
South Carolina.
Transferable
one-year limited warranty;
extended coverage available
with a Honda Protection
Plan.
Purchase
of a new, previously unregistered
Honda USA-certified unit
by an individual retail
user in the United States
qualifies the owner for
a one-year complimentary
membership in the Honda
Rider's Club of America®
(HRCA®). Visit www.hrca.honda.com
for details.
