Honda Foreman Vs Rancher
 

Trying to decide. Any Advice ?

RE: Honda Foreman Vs Rancher
 

The Foreman 4x4 ES has an engine that is 55cc's larger, has 1 more inch of ground clearance, weighs 35 pounds more, and has the extra headlight pod. It also costs about $1K more. Performance wise, I don't think you'll notice that much of a difference between the machines. But personally, I like the looks of the Foreman more, and that extra bit of power and ground clearance sure can't hurt anything. If you're on a budget, though, that extra $1K might.;)

If it were me, I'd go test drive the two machines back to back to get a good idea of how they compare, then pick the one that had the features I was looking for.

Regardless of which machine you choose, you're going to end up with a winner.

RE: Honda Foreman Vs Rancher
 

I have the 07 420 Rancher. I looked at it and the Foreman when I bought it, and yes the Foreman has a little bigger motor, a little more power, and is a little heavier. But, The Rancher being lighter, a little smaller, and having fuel injection, feels snappier, quicker and more nimble. And since Honda has a rev limiter on their bikes to avoid overrevving the motor, they have pretty much the same top speed, if anyone cares about that, mine will do 54 mph, the exact same as my buddys 07 Foreman Rubicon. I like the looks of my Rancher, and love it every time I ride it.I would like the extra headlight, and I gained a little ground clearance with bigger tires.I got mine for $5099 out the door, its a 4x4, electric shift,and camo.

RE: Honda Foreman Vs Rancher
 

I have the Rancher ES and it's been the best ATV in our camp for 6 years! It's just small enough tofit in the back of my truck (avalanche), I have never had any trouble with it. It has hauled two guys around our hilly camp without any problem.

RE: Honda Foreman Vs Rancher
 

Have had both after shoulder problems went with the rancher can only
say that it is the best Ive ever had,its a 2006 model and is a two wheel
drive also,goes anywhere my partners four wheel drive goes and my
wife got me a winch for it and havent had to use it yet!Like we kid
each other Honda Rancher always in the woods never in the shop![8D]

RE: Honda Foreman Vs Rancher
 

The rancher is an excellent quad,however if your 2 wheel drive goes anywhere that your partners 4 wheel drive will go,you aren't going in much mud,don't have muskeg in your area,and don't get deep snow.Where I live,we get plenty of snow,muskeg is common and two wheel drive quads are extremely rare,with most being small units designed for children or youths.There is a huge difference between the capabilities of 2 and 4 wheel drive quads when the going gets tough.

RE: Honda Foreman Vs Rancher
 

I have both! A 1998 Foreman 450 ES and a 2002 350 Rancher ES. Power wise the Foreman is great,as for handling I like the Rancher.much better! Either one, you can't go wrong,all I do is change oil and clean the air filter once a year...

RE: Honda Foreman Vs Rancher
 

At 69 years of age I get muddy with the rest of them,kind of stay out
of the real rough stuff,my riding partner is 72 years old we run with
the younger guys a lot,have had a Kawasaki 750 to much for this
old man enjoy what I do now,to each his own,there are a lot of people
around here that ride the smaller machines!

RE: Honda Foreman Vs Rancher
 

As the others have mentioned, it's going to be difficult to do better than the Rancher AT. Ours has been a very consistent work horse! In fact, yesterday I finished up our foodplots with it. I broadcast plant, drag/harrow and roller/cultipack all of our plots with the Honda. It's been a great reliable machine!

RE: Honda Foreman Vs Rancher
 

Like the sign on the back of my partners machine says:Honda,always
in the woods,never in the shop!lol:)

RE: Honda Foreman Vs Rancher
 

correct me if im wrong but the foreman is all time 4x4 an the new rancher is in an out of 4x4 ..... from driving an all time 4x4 bike i absoutely hate it... after driving a bike thats in 2x4.... that would be the BIGGEST selling point to me... i like to be able to turn sharp an weave through the woods.. an still have 4x4 if needed

RE: Honda Foreman Vs Rancher
 

yes the new TRX420 is selectable 4x4. its located on the left hand side. I'd be all over the Rancher. Last hunting season here i counted 27 atvs one day and all but about 3 or 4 where Ranchers. They are in my honest opinion the best ATV ever made by anyone for a utility purpose. My brother in law has an 06 4x4 w/ 25" 589s. I was riding it and the other4 wheeler's clutch went out. I hadmy 210lbs on the Rancher driving, my wife, 115lbs, his wife, 275ish lbs, w/ a sport quad in tow with him setting on it just toolin' along in 5th gear.

RE: Honda Foreman Vs Rancher
 

Can't go wrong with either. I have an '06 Rancher 4x4 that is perfect for deer hunting in Alabama. The extra power of the Foreman would be great if I were a mud rider but for running around my lease the Rancher is more than capable.

RE: Honda Foreman Vs Rancher
 

Honda makes a great bike and they are tough for sure. The only reason why I didn't get one is they all have such low ground clearance and most models don't have fuel injection. I live in the north and getting through deep snow is an issue especially due to the fact that my primary use is for ice fishing. The EFI makes for easy starting too. Most of the other brands are now offering EFI and have much higher ground clearance which makes them better suited for busting through the drifts.

RE: Honda Foreman Vs Rancher
 

I have the Honda 350 ES in 2 wheel drive and I love it. With a set of tire chains on the back I have had no problem gowing through the snow. For as far as getting stuck in the mud I only recall having that issue once. The front end went down almost to the handle bars, and i know the 4 wheel drive would not have helped me out much then. But, I was pulled back out by a 350 Polaris 4x4, LOL. Even then it gave the Polaris a very hard time and that was on solid ground.

RE: Honda Foreman Vs Rancher
 

I bought a 07 Suzuki 450 King Quad with 2wd/4wd a locking diff, IRS and EFI for less than 6K. It has about 11" of clearance and with 2 link V bar chains on the rear I was able to get through everything the winter had to offer this past year.

RE: Honda Foreman Vs Rancher
 

I have a 06 Honda Foreman Rubicon I love it it will pull and go through anything. I found mine used and loaded for $ 4500

RE: Honda Foreman Vs Rancher
 

I still have my 2002 Honda Rancher and love it. I use it all the time and its never given me any problems. I don't have to go thru snow or anything like that and its only 2WD. But its great for doing my ranch chores and making a quick run around the ranch to check things out. It handles creekbeds OK but I can see where a 4x4 would make things a little easier but not necessarily needed for what I do.

RE: Honda Foreman Vs Rancher
 

I have a 04 Rubicon... I love mine!!! But. If I was to buy another ATV it would prob be a Suzuki King Quad... I like the ground clearance and the feul injection and the locker