2021 Honda Rancher 420 ATV Model Lineup Differences Explained... | TRX420 FourTrax Buyer's Guide

[@HondaProKevin]

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[@chaseriley9337]

Everyone out here viben with new ranchers. And then you got me, with my 2006 rancher es

[@HondaProKevin]

lol I hear ya! You're not missing out on much but maaaaan the EFI, radiator and extra horsepower will definitely spoil you over the ole Rancher 350 models that came before the 420 in 2007.

[@anthonyshearin4603]

As others have said - BEST video ever to explain the differences. Now to find a TRX420FA2 to purchase. Thanks!

[@HondaProKevin]

Thank you for the kind words, I really appreciate it bud! Best of luck on hunting down that TRX420FA2, sadly they are hard to come by these days thanks to the whole rona mess.

[@isaacalvarado2568]

Honda needs to bring back sport ATVs!

[@HondaProKevin]

Ohhh yes, 100% agree! I've been saying that since they dropped their "real" sport ATVs back in 2014. Could you imagine a new 2022 Honda TRX450R with the latest generation CRF450R powerplant? Talk about an animal! We need to see ole reliable back too, the TRX400EX / TRX400X was a tank and hard to kill. Sport SxS models among other things have killed the large market that use to be there though, I started selling them in 2006 and for years their sales just started to taper off until they finally put the nail in the coffin. Sad day...

[@isaacalvarado2568]

@@HondaProKevin ya, that would be epic! I have a 2014 TRX400x. I love it!

[@capriez0227]

best dam honda rancher video ever

[@HondaProKevin]

Thanks bud, really appreciate the support!

[@John-rw2zf]

Best Honda ATV review I have ever seen. This guy is obviously a Honda Zen Master. Thanks for the info.

[@HondaProKevin]

lol thanks for the laugh bud! Sometimes the comment section is a place where you don't want to go but when I click it and see a message with kind and supportive words like yours, it really helps... So thank you, I really appreciate it and I'm glad the info was helpful ;)

[@tobywood3110]

I just got the loaded rancher in Reactor Blue , hard to find any Hondas up here in Maine

[@HondaProKevin]

Oh yeah, you got the "Cadillac" and it's one awesome unit! Yeah, sadly inventory isn't what it normally is because of the corona situation. It has really killed dealers being able to get inventory when compared to normal.

[@aaroncrumpler9587]

Same today

[@retr0rider458]

I live in Maine too, and I bought a 2016 recon 250 for 3k. It was in showroom condition

[@druhill6559]

I got a reactor blue Honda rancher 420

[@gregrowe1168]

Honda seriously needs to update their atv lineup. The rancher 420 was state of the art.....in 2007. The rubicon is a decent platform but needs more power. They have plenty of motorcycle engines in the 650-750cc range that would make great atv engines but don’t utilize any of them. A 750cc vtwin making about 60 hp would be a great addition and would sell like crazy. Something to compete with the grizzly and brute force.

[@davebarnessr.5805]

I have the top end Rancher that I bought new in 2016 and not much has changed that I can see. I have the Independent suspension and Power Steering. I bought the Limited edition that came in Artic white, which really contrasts with all the black. Just paid it off last yr and it still runs and looks great and I have no complaints. My wife loves to get on it and go, but I don’t think she uses anymore then 1st and 2nd gear. Lol

[@HondaProKevin]

Oh yeah, gotta love that white! You're correct, your unit is extremely close to what's being sold today. lol that's usually how it goes when they hop on them, which is why a lot of guys buy the DCT models so the misses can easily hop on and you don't have to worry about them messing things up - just put it in auto and go!

[@uarthesmile4me]

Yay! Finally a straight forward comparison!!!! Thank you 😊

[@HondaProKevin]

Appreciate the support!

[@gordlockwood1213]

Clear as mud! 🤣 Thanks for the translation. I ran across this and have subscribed. Will look for same run down for Rubicons. Thanks!

[@HondaProKevin]

lol! Thanks for the support and kind words bud, much appreciated...

[@mikecollins6378]

I just bought a 2021 trx420fm1 and I love it

[@HondaProKevin]

Heck yeah, congrats on the new toy! You got a good one, the TRX420FM1 has been the most popular ATV model I've sold over the last 15 years and the most reliable as there's not all of the bells and whistles to worry about lol.

[@jimmyd8958]

Hi. Thank you very, very much for your explanation. Best on the tube. I had two Honda’s in the past. The first being a 1990 300 Fourtrax 2wd then the 1990 300 Fourtrax 4x4. Times have changed. The biggest on the market at the time for HONDA was the 350 foreman which was heavy duty. I had no front lockers and a straight axle. I kept getting stuck in the snow with the 2 Wheel Dr. so this is why I bought the four-wheel-drive but what was nice about it, it was light so if I did get stuck, I would just get off the bike throttle it and lift it out myself. Now the lineup has changed drastically. I am buying another one but I’m not sure if I’m going to get the rancher or the Rubicon. My brother-in-law has the rancher with the independent rear suspension and he loves it, so I’m going to read your review then I will make my decision. Also, I had no idea that one had disc and the other drum brakes. If I go with the rancher, it will be the last model shown with the independent suspension and all the rest of the goodies. I believe in HONDA as I have a Honda accord, a Honda 1332 track driven SNOWBLOWER, a Honda generator and a Honda pressure washer. I have never had a problem with any one of them so this is why I’m sticking with HONDA. Also, I would truly appreciate your input as to which one that you would buy if you were to buy a new one today and what you would think would be the best Honda on the market today for what I would use it for.The Rubicon, the Rancher or any other. I’m not looking for speed, I’m just looking for something to go in the woods with and play in the mud or any rough terrain with somewhat slow speeds. Suitable power and plenty of low end torque. I tried a side by side and did not like it, so I will definitely buy a four wheeler and not the side-by-side. Once again, thank you very much for your explanation. You clarified everything and I wish there were more people like you who are putting facts not fiction. You put a real review as to all the different specs. Have a great summer my friend and thank you again. Now I’m going to watch the rubicon reviews. Cheers to you sir. JIMMY MAC, New Brunswick Canada.

[@HondaProKevin]

Thanks a million for the kind words bud, I really appreciate it... lol you're not kidding, times have definitely changed! It's crazy to think the old 300 and 350 models were considered "big" at the time and now they look like child's toys next to the "smaller" models we have today. If you would've said back then that ATVs would have some of the features they have today, or cost as much etc, we would've said you're crazy lol but here we are. Thanks again for the awesome comment and support, take care and if you run into any questions when deciding on which Honda, just let me know ;)

[@jimmyd8958]

@@HondaProKevin Thanks for getting back to me. We get 7 months of snow so I need a bit of power so I think I’ll go with the 520 Rubicon. I haven’t had a chance to watch your video, but I’ll watch it today and get back to you. If I go with the rubicon, I’ll get the dual clutch and power steering. Thanks again. I truly appreciate your input. I had an Ariens snow blower many years ago and a gentleman educated me on the Honda snowblower and it’s been Honda ever since. I truly believe that you get what you pay for and with any Honda product, they may be a bit more expensive, but I’d rather pay a bit more and ride, rather than buy a cheap model and having to have it serviced every second day. Thanks again Kevin. My first Honda product was a 1983 750 Nighthawk. I still have it and it runs like the day I bought it new in 83. Cheers buddy.

[@bombidude]

I just bought the last red trx420fa2 model in my area.. I'll be picking it up Saturday. Never ran an dct one before . I had a 17 Foreman es with eps and loved it. Just wanted a rancher to trail ride..

[@HondaProKevin]

Heck yeah, congrats! If you remotely liked the ES setup then you will love the DCT. It's the best of both worlds, you can still bang gears when you want to but then when you want to be lazy just flip it in auto.

[@rpbrear]

Thank you for this. Been researching this for ages, and this is the info I have been missing.

[@HondaProKevin]

I'm glad to hear the info was helpful! Thanks for saying "thank you", I really appreciate it!

[@hummyhero1484]

Sorry to hear that place you worked closed. The company i worked at for 22 years closed down last march so i had to start all over but that’s life i guess. I bought several atvs from where you worked at. I live in dayton tn so it wasn’t far away. Im buying another atv from southern honda powersports later this week which is also in Chattanooga. That was some good information and a good way to explain it. It shows you have done this a while 👍👍

[@HondaProKevin]

Thank you for the kind words... I'm sorry to hear about what happened with your company, it's a shame that it's happening to many businesses these days and maaan is 22 years a long time. It hit me hard as that place was my home for 14 years and everything revolved around it as I had created this online "brand" around it which was just a side thing at the time. I got to play with the toys I loved every day, it was hard to call it "work". It's funny how small of a world it is, odds are if you bought an ATV from 2006 until 12/31/20 then it was probably me you dealt with there unless it was during a short period of time that we had other salesmen hired but they didn't last long as it was always hard to find good help. Fingers crossed this works out on KZbin and my HondaProKevin.com blog that I've had for a few years now and I can continue on living the dream of getting to play with stuff I love and support my family at the end of the day. I'll be down at Southern Honda Powersports from time to time shooting videos so we might run into each other. Was down there a couple of days ago doing some ATVs that they had in and they have more to choose from than the vast majority of dealers as inventory is still hard to come by due to the whole corona situation. Were you looking to pick up a Rancher this time around or something else? Thank you again for the kind and supportive words, I really appreciate it bud. And sorry for the long winded reply lol.

[@hummyhero1484]

@@HondaProKevin im going to get the new foreman rubicon dct eps. I have a Polaris sportsman 570 currently which is a 2019 model that ive only had for about a year but i miss shifting gears and if i miss the automatic the rubicon has that covered as well but one thing i will miss a little is the extra power of the Polaris engine but the honda has more of what i want than the Polaris does even though it lacks on power it’s still better for my needs. If Honda made some upgrades to the rincon 680 like locking front diff power steering low range then that’s what I’d be getting lol but im sure im not the only one that dreams about that.

[@nathanduckeorth806]

Wow didn't realize there was so many different variations of the rancher, still running my foot shift 2016 4×4

[@tomgilbertson6595]

Best atv anybody could ever want, very informative

[@HondaProKevin]

100%! Thank you...

[@MikeJones-iy3hf]

Wow .. information overload !! Thanks ,very interesting. I’m in UK ,and have the TRX 420TM. It’s plain, manual footchange, with no power steering. I bought it new in 2010 to transport deer and wild boar carcases. I love it and will not part with it ..... but the new models are very nice ........?

[@HondaProKevin]

lol thanks for the kind words and hello from across the pond! It's always been interesting to me at the models you guys get compared to us, it's the flip side of Honda with motorcycles. You guys get cooler and more bike models than us and we get more off-road stuff lol!

[@Larry-xf3qt]

The 2010 is the best I have a 10 and a 22 and a 04 Forman es and the 10 is the best for power cuz of its low weight.

[@ianmccutcheon6319]

Thank you. Just looking to purchase an ATV for the first time. This was very helpful.

[@HondaProKevin]

You're more than welcome. I'm glad the video was helpful! Thanks for saying "thank you", I really appreciate it...

[@shaneletson]

I hope that honda reads this about there 420 rancher ATV there the best ones out the far as lasting but honda needs to look into lowering the rear shock on all of these ATV's because of a roll over issue if the rear shock was lowered about an inch and a gas shock along with make the front rims on there atvs wider they wouldnt have a roll over issue I done this to my 420 and glad I did

[@thall6076]

You did awesome explaining everything!!!

[@HondaProKevin]

Thanks for the kind words and support!

[@ahmedrami3309]

Amazing review and explanation

[@HondaProKevin]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@hashtagjustadad5110]

Great explanation and great video. Thank you for taking the time to explain the different models.

[@jeankelly2011]

Just want to say wow, what a great explanation. Surely boring for my wife but I liked it. Thank you.

[@HondaProKevin]

lol right! That's how I put my wife and kids to sleep at night, tell them about ESP, DCT, EPS, IRS, FA5, FM6 and TRX this and that hahaha! Glad to hear it was helpful and I really appreciate the kind words bud ;)

[@richardnear4160]

I'm still running my 2012 Honda rancher 4x4 foot shift, power steering...has a little fender damage, other than that still going strong

[@HondaProKevin]

Heck yeah! The 420 platform has shown itself to be just as reliable as Hondas back in the day. They are tanks and hard to kill if you halfway take care of them.

[@jackas1583]

God bless you God bless you. I spend 2 weeks and still didn't the combination....

[@HondaProKevin]

Glad to hear it was helpful bud ;)

[@robwilliams239]

I just ordered one of each. I couldn’t decide so I bought all of them.

[@cliffordmontana4562]

Great video brother! Very helpful.

[@HondaProKevin]

Thanks bud, appreciate it!

[@rogerblack6270]

Great information. Are you planning the same for Forman/Rubicon? I just realized that the rancher combo I am looking for is not available.

[@HondaProKevin]

Thank you, appreciate the support! I am actually working on that, well it's next on the list but I should have that Foreman / Rubicon breakdown video up before the end of this week.

[@Mixwell1983]

Honda rancher 4x4 with foot shift in green and that's it(trx420fm1).. Dont want electronic shift or power steering. This and the kingquad 400fsi are the only 2 quads id consider.. Dont want automatic or cvt transmissions..

[@shannonbailey8515]

I think a potentially new Honda 300 (299cc) 4x4 2022 Model, with the same dimensions as the original would sale.... as it would be a compact 4x4 atv... since the Rancher 350 replaced the Fourtrax 300, and got bigger, and bigger.... drifting quite a ways away from the 300 4x4 fourtrax from the 90's... those things would go places....

[@HondaProKevin]

You're 100% spot on with what Honda needs to build and I've been saying the same thing for over a decade now lol. I have people come in all the time wanting a smaller 4x4, something around the size of the Recon 250 which is very similar to how the old FourTrax 300. It's funny to look back at ATVs and motorcycles etc and what used to be considered "big" is now a child's toy lol. A new Recon is coming with some new goodies and I hope an optional 4x4 model is going to be there too but I have my doubts on it actually happening. If Honda could keep its price down, it would sell like hot cakes but if it comes in around $5,499 - it'll be a difficult one to pull off incredible sales numbers as you'll just have a few that wouldn't want to just pay $1,000 more and get the Rancher 4x4. I'm guessing at the $5,499 as the 2020 Recon came in at $4,299 / $4,549. If you were to add new changes to the engine, EFI and a few other misc tweaks then the price will go up a couple to few hundred bucks so now we're starting around $4,500. Add in a 4x4 model and in the past with Honda when they've built 2x4 and 4x4 models, it was about a $1,000 bump. It's a difficult one to pull off when you look at the numbers and how it would fit into the lineup, whether or not it could pull those numbers and still be a profitable endeavor - I think it's all up to just how cool the thing is lol.

[@jonkwilloughby]

Thanks! This was very helpful!!

[@HondaProKevin]

No... Thank you! Glad to hear it was helpful! I appreciate the kind words.

[@kucelkj]

Wow, what an amazing comparison.

[@HondaProKevin]

Thanks bud!

[@Thats_Alexander]

I have a 2017 Honda rancher 420 footshift and a 2020 Honda rancher 420 dct At I’d rather go with footshift and no power steering and they are both 4x4 but I’d recommend footshift 4x4 no power steering or dct or eps

[@TwoFeetDown92]

I have an old 2012 rancher with foot shift, just picked up a 2020 foreman with power steering and boy do I love it, didn’t know what I was missing all this time haha. What do you not like about it? I’m in the back of my head with it about it failing

[@jessepoorman2621]

@@TwoFeetDown92 it will shit out on you in water and mud.

[@lmtada]

My 2000 rancher plastic starting to break (harden over 20+ years). An upgrade is soon likely. Like 40-50hp.

[@MeltingRubberZ28]

You're thinking there will be a new designed rancher soon?

[@gokufighter21]

This is exactly what I needed!

[@HondaProKevin]

Glad I could help ;)

[@benjamincarter9726]

Considering buying a new 2021 4x4 foot/manual shift model (FM1). Do you think this is more or less reliable than the higher trim models? Great video!

[@HondaProKevin]

That's a difficult question to answer and one I've been asked a million times over the years lol ;) . Theoretically speaking, yes, the FM1 should be more reliable as it does have less moving parts and less to go wrong 10-20 years down the road. That's not to say models with DCT, EPS, ES etc are less reliable though as I've seen firsthand over the last 15 years just how reliable they are and I wouldn't hesitate to own one with those extra features but there's no getting around the fact that when you add more complexity, there's a chance things can go wrong. And needless to say, none of us want to be the one stuck with a unit that has issues as they do pop up from time to time. Long story short as I could ramble on for quite a while on this subject lol. Hope the info was of some help bud and best of luck on the ATV hunt! Thank you for the kind words as well.

[@benjamincarter9726]

@@HondaProKevin Thanks man! I always try to shop for "simple and reliable." I'll be sure to subscribe. Really appreciate your knowledge!

[@Suction_]

Looking to get into a new rancher as my very first personal ATV. I've been using my dads 2000 rancher ES. Is the ES models still fairly herky jerky on downshifts? I remember trying to downshift and it would literally take me off the seat sometimes by doing it so aggressively

[@HondaProKevin]

The new ES models are night and day when it comes to how well they shift compared to the early generations as your 2000 was one of their firsts. Some people still prefer going with a manual shift or DCT but the ES is 100% better than it was so I would definitely try one out before you pull the trigger. The solenoids are a lot more reliable too so you don't have to worry about them like you did back in the day.

[@Suction_]

@@HondaProKevin good to know. What's funny is that as I'm reading this, I'm sitting in the parking lot of my local Honda dealer after adding my name to the wait list for a 2022 rancher 4x4 es. Hoping to see it in February they said, if not they got a 2022 foreman coming in, which now has a 520cc apparently

[@unknownwolf4046]

May switch to Honda I have 2013 Polaris sportsman 400 h.o

[@danbetts47]

Very good video...very helpful. Any info on Rincon's? I have a 2007 Rincon that I love. It was the Cadillac of atv's when I bought it new but it needs replaced now and I would like to have a 2-up because my wife & I ride double on it. Why won't Honda upgrade the Rincon with even power steering? I love the gear drive auto transmission and don't want to go back to a belt drive to get what I want.

[@HondaProKevin]

Thank you for the kind words and support, I really appreciate it! Keep your eyes peeled. Honda has some new models in store and I think you're going to like it... Oh yeah, the Rincon was the Cadillac and the best of the best back in the day. It was Honda's flagship ATV. But when you go almost 20 years without a major redesign and your other models to get updates, they start to catch up and now the Rubicon kills the Rincon when it comes to features and tech. The only thing it doesn't have on it is horsepower currently. The only thing I've been told as to why Honda didn't add their EPS to the current Rincon chassis is because of clearances. You can still get a gear driven automatic from Honda and get your power steering, you just have to give up the horsepower to do it - sadly lol. They've got something cooking though...

[@KUBBI7488]

Best video ever !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i still have 2005 400

[@HondaProKevin]

lol thanks for the support bud, I appreciate it! Heck yeah! You don't see many of the old-school Rancher 400 AT models around as most people didn't want to pay the extra money back then for the AT model.

[@KUBBI7488]

@@HondaProKevin yeh i bought it from old farmer! he had 2 of them! both gone within an hour

[@kodepot7521]

Excellent excellent video. I have never owned an ATV so I have no clue how to drive one...specifically with a manual transmission. Would recommend first time ATV owners get one with automatic transmission? Also, would these be good for putting a plow on and clearing driveway of snow? Or do I need to go up to the bigger engine as I have seen some in the comments say. So much to learn. THANK YOU

[@Wild1KY]

1) they came ONLY in manual back in the day (80’s) U start there. More durable & reliable. However; with Honda, these machines are Beyond reliable. I have had 350 Rancher es 400ex, 420 rancher with little to no problems. And yes, it will plow anything, let alone a drive way. These machines are wild 😜 They will climb a hill that u think there is no way humanly possible to get up. And it’s able to Do Farm work as well. Pull, plow, anything ✅

[@tonydize3944]

Best atv you can get

[@HondaProKevin]

I can't argue there!

[@nighthawkj30A4]

Honda thinks of everything Honda The Power of Dreams. Own my NightHawkBlackPearl 04 Accord EXV6 Sedan only 68k love my car. Can’t wait to add TRX 250X and TRX 520 Rubicon

[@HondaProKevin]

Oh wow, that 04 Accord is barely broken in with only 68k lol! Thanks for watching and supporting, really appreciate it!

[@nighthawkj30A4]

@@HondaProKevin Thanks i love my car i installed the Auto/Day night mirror and Birdeye woood trim from Honda. Makes it complete and oh it has the Sun roof wind deflector as well.

[@markball7028]

The Honda’s are good work horses with great reliability. But they are severely behind in their performance compared to pretty much all the other manufacturers. Which they would add some adrenaline in their 4 wheeler line up.

[@trailblazeratv6306]

All the Rancher IRS are sold out in my area

[@HondaProKevin]

Oh yeah, just about all Honda ATVs are hard to come by right now but especially some of the more "Cadillac" models as Honda doesn't normally build as many compared to the SRA Rancher models. This whole corona stuff though has really thrown a wrench in things as any other time you could walk into almost any Honda dealer and buy what you want but not anymore... Craziness!

[@trailblazeratv6306]

@@HondaProKevin YEA I went to Honda today, everything sold out until 2022. Cleaned out even the Rincon are gone

[@Tom-ej8bb]

Very very well done!!!!! TY!

[@HondaProKevin]

Thank you, I really appreciate the support!

[@Gagew11]

Answer me one thing please. Which is the trans where you shift with a handle like a can am kind of??

[@Mr.Mikey.Holiday]

I wish i had gotten an es honda rancher after riding one. But before i did i got a polaris 570. Still happy with my purchase. But honda will be next

[@HondaProKevin]

It's hard to beat a Honda! Polaris makes some good machines though, however they aren't Hondas though lol ;) I wish Honda would take a page from their book though when it comes to the horsepower department!

[@Mr.Mikey.Holiday]

@@HondaProKevin yeah, but with all the power i break things. Im not into speed, the torques nice for plowing. But nothing on the new sportsman is greasable. Notice how i said honda next. If i bought a honda there wouldnt be a next in my life time lol

[@jessepoorman2621]

@@Mr.Mikey.Holiday I just sold my Polaris 570. I hated it going to pick up my new Honda rancher in February.

[@usa774]

For Sale 2021 Honda Rancher 4 x4 Brand New - never ridden, fully loaded and perfect $6500

[@ivaanyanez1367]

I have a 2016 polaris 570 . The fuel pump gave out 2 yrs in. And this year again. Is Honda any better

[@HondaProKevin]

Not to knock Polaris by any means but which one of the two usually has "quality & reliability" tied to their name? Honda ;) Again, not knocking Polaris. I respect and like a lot of their units and wish Honda would take a page from their book in a lot of avenues but when it comes to reliability - Honda has it.

[@NoPsychoBabble]

Thank you! Great video!👍

[@jaybcash8744]

Honda go hard all day 🔥💯😏

[@jackas1583]

Can you pls do one video for 2022/2023

[@HondaProKevin]

Yessir, I've done them on the newer model years if you browse through the channel ;)

[@jackas1583]

@@HondaProKevin TYVM

[@mikeatv]

bring back the fourtrax 200sx lol its good they now have 4x4 manual foot shift w/ the guage cluster

[@HondaProKevin]

lol I like your thinking!

[@mikeatv]

@@HondaProKevin hondas gone retro with some models.... if they did that with a atv it would create hugh interest... jmo

[@SETTAPERFORMANCE]

I bought a koplin storage unit for the rear rack . Does anyone know any mounting hardware that isn’t a u joint ….. !? Thanks

[@CroakerOutdoors]

Perfect explanation, thank you for that. For hauling a yard cart is there any difference in rear suspension for capacity? And how much does straight vs rear suspension make when trail riding? New to quads and I'm comparing the rancher to a gator. Thanks.

[@philipjean1086]

I would say it is the time on machine that makes the difference on suspension on any vehicle. If your using a quad for under an hour trips not much difference between IRS and straight axle if your going on a 2 to3 hr long trip IRS is the way to go your body will not hurt as bad. The opposite is true for hauling straight axle would be better if you use quad for towing heavy loads. Hope this is helpful

[@CroakerOutdoors]

@@philipjean1086 Thank you! This is exactly what I needed to know. Most of the time we will be hauling around the property.

[@vajc9927]

I just want to know if any changes Honda plans to make 2 sit up like cfmoto and Can am?

[@brandonbrown2512]

Do they make a irs foot shift 420?

[@HondaProKevin]

No sir, you can only get that combo with the Rubicon.

[@jaimeastin]

Let us know where you work now if you are still in sales. I will be moving to arkansas and need an atv in 1-3 months

[@HondaProKevin]

Thank you... I really appreciate it bud! At the moment, I'm going to try and do my own thing and run with the HondaPro Kevin stuff and see if I can make it work. I don't want to work a job I hate as I love the powersports industry and this has never been "work" for me but I also dont want to work at another dealership and put so much into it, for almost 15 years and then bam - it's all gone and I had no control over it. Long story short lol, I'm not in sales anymore but I do have contacts.Shoot me an email over at [e-mail] when you're ready and I'll help you find a deal.

[@MeltingRubberZ28]

Can you tow with the DCT models? I heard of them removing the tow rating on some of the models....?

[@HondaProKevin]

Oh yeah, you're perfectly fine towing with a DCT model. Models with a Low range and DCT like the Rubicon, Honda recommends towing in Low. The only models Honda doesn't put a tow rating on are the models that don't come with a hitch setup to tow like the Recon and Rincon.

[@MeltingRubberZ28]

@@HondaProKevin do you know what the load rating is for the machine? Also, is it different at all for the transmission choice, or is rated the same for every machine?

[@HondaProKevin]

​@@MeltingRubberZ28 All Rancher models have the same load and tow ratings. 848lb towing and then 66lbs on the front rack and 133lbs on the rear rack.

[@MeltingRubberZ28]

@@HondaProKevin thank you!

[@MeltingRubberZ28]

@@HondaProKevin hey bud, I heard the Rancher doesn't spin both front wheels in four wheel drive but the higher up models must have a limited slip/locking differential?

[@johnwalters7415]

We're the 2006 400 automatic really as bad as people say?

[@carterjohnson6060]

Do have black in the 4x4 rancher

[@HondaProKevin]

Not for 2021.

[@Upliftyourbrothers]

Do all ES transmissions have the selectable ‘auto’ vs ‘handlebar switch’? Do you have to get the eps to get the automatic mode?

[@HondaProKevin]

No, you will only find the "auto" modes on the DCT automatic models. The ES models will always have to be shifted with the Electric Shift controls, no automatic mode. No, you don't have to get EPS to have an automatic mode option. You can buy the Honda FourTrax Rancher DCT IRS 4x4 (TRX420FA5) and you'll have the automatic mode without EPS. Hopefully that makes sense lol ;)

[@Upliftyourbrothers]

@@HondaProKevin ok. So their is 3 transmission options. 1. Foot shift 2. ES 3. DCT (which is rider selectable ES or auto mode) Is the dct a completely different transmission than the ES? Or is it just given the feature of auto mode? Thank you!

[@HondaProKevin]

Exactly, those are your three different transmission options for the Rancher lineup. The DCT transmission is completely different from the ES when it comes to internals and how it works etc. Think of the ES transmission internals as being just like the foot shift but there is an electronic solenoid that changes the gears when you click the ES buttons on the handlebar instead of using your foot. The DCT setup is a style of automatic transmission, one that allows you to use the auto mode for a fully automatic transmission or flip the button to be able to change gears manually with the up and down buttons on the left handlebar (similar to if it was an ES in that case). Think of the up and down arrow buttons as being like paddle shifters in a car where you can flip from auto to manual mode. The only thing similar to an ES transmission and a DCT is that you have buttons on the handlebar to shift with. How it all functions etc are completely different. You're more than welcome, hopefully the info helps. Honda likes to make their ATV lineup as confusing as possible and I've seen many salesmen over the years pass along incorrect info that then just turns around and confuses people even more lol.

[@trailblazeratv6306]

Do they have IRS, Footshift and EPS ?

[@HondaProKevin]

Not on the Rancher, the only model that you can get those features with is the Rubicon EPS TRX520FM6.

[@hal511bm]

Thank you .

[@fattie2550]

Does any Foreman 4x4 have IRS in a non rubicon?

[@HondaProKevin]

No, if you want IRS then you will have to get a Rubicon, Rincon or one of the select Rancher models. The Foreman is only available with a SRA.

[@regretgaming1666]

Is the shale blue one good for a beginner

[@HondaProKevin]

The Shale Blue color for 2021 is on the Rancher DCT automatic with power steering and it's definitely one of the easiest ATVs to ride. Just put it in automatic mode and hit the throttle so for a beginner you shouldn't run into any problems at all.

[@andrebreaux1586]

I have a 04 rancher 400 with the dct trans

[@HondaProKevin]

I'm sorry but the 2004 Honda Rancher 400 never came with a DCT transmission.

[@andrebreaux1586]

@@HondaProKevin ive had many people tell me this but it is in fact true i own one

[@HondaProKevin]

Honda has made multiple types of automatic transmissions over the years. Yours has the Hondamatic transmission, not a DCT transmission. The controls on the bars look similar but the internals are different, trust me ;)

[@andrebreaux1586]

@@HondaProKevin oh ok all ik is its an automatic

[@DrLaw-ul5op]

Avaipable.din.sana sa.pinas

[@harlom97]

Great video

[@HondaProKevin]

Thank you...

[@godwinmangar5835]

7:08 where's the shift button?

[@HondaProKevin]

I didn't have an Electric Shift video to slide in there so I was using the manual shift model.

[@godwinmangar5835]

@@HondaProKevin oh ok I saw it and was like where is the electric shift.

[@amyruizbffr2078]

I have 2021 duct irs

[@HondaProKevin]

Nice!

[@paulmurphy2503]

Can someone please tell me where i can get cheap new plastics for my 2019 honda rancher 2x4 sra ???

[@jonsatvoutdoorchannel6686]

When will they update the Rincon for crying out loud?!?

[@HondaProKevin]

lol that's a good question! We might see a new Rincon by 2040... We'll see a new Recon before we see a new Rincon. A new Rincon 1000 DCT is definitely past due with the current Rincon unit being super close to hitting 20 years old with no noticeable changes other than going EFI and the 30cc bump in 2006. Myself and plenty of others want Honda to get into the big bore competition with the other guys but I don't think that's something they really want to do, yet. They've got some stuff up their sleeves though...

[@jonsatvoutdoorchannel6686]

@@HondaProKevin I love Honda. They were my first ATV love tbh. But I wouldn’t be able to allow myself to release they Rincon for so many years in its current state. As you said it’s been since 2006. Freaking 06! Honda needs to have some pride and update that thing! Heck I’d be stoked if they just came out with like a 700/750/800/850 any of the above as long as it had power steering, diff lock, updated transmission etc. but whatever. Something to look forward to ONE day 😂

[@yaku9095]

Where can i buy one that ships to other country?

[@HondaProKevin]

That will be a difficult task as Honda doesn't allow dealers in the USA to do that. I'm sure there's someone out there though, it's going to be difficult though!

[@yaku9095]

@@HondaProKevin damn im jealous of you guys

[@yaku9095]

@@HondaProKevin but thanks

[@J31-l9s]

Road legal for uk ?

[@HondaProKevin]

I'm not in the UK so I can't answer with 100% certainty when it comes to all areas over there but I would say in 99.99% of places in the UK, they are not legal.

[@MikeJones-iy3hf]

In the UK it’s possible to register them as an LAV ....Light agricultural vehicle ........ as supplied by Honda . Or with some mods, like light bar , indicators etc they can be full road legal .

[@randyferguson2782]

What does TRX mean again you didn’t explain it very good

[@HondaProKevin]

Lol yeah, I was wondering why I did that afterwards.

[@blakepalmer5934]

Where is this dealership located?

[@HondaProKevin]

Sadly, this dealership is no longer in business. It was Honda of Chattanooga in Chattanooga, TN - a Honda Powersports dealer since 1962. I worked there from 2006 until the owner decided to close the doors on 12/31/2020.

[@trailblazeratv6306]

I don't think we will see anything new in 2022. They have a backlog that will take at least the rest of the year to supply

[@HondaProKevin]

It's pretty crazy at all of the things this corona mess has delayed when it comes to new model releases and announcements so there's no telling! Wild times for sure...

[@shivaramakrishna3804]

Hii🖐️

[@HondaProKevin]

Hello!

[@dalehinkle]

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[@Johnny-qe7xf]

Boring

[@HondaProKevin]

Appreciate the feedback!

[@MeltingRubberZ28]

@@HondaProKevin video was great dude don't change anything

[@HondaProKevin]

@@MeltingRubberZ28 Thanks for the support, really appreciate it man...

[@dalehinkle]

Id like to own it would itbeadownpaymentornot

[@dalehinkle]

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[@alexaram7267]

This was very helpful. Thank you!

[@HondaProKevin]

Glad it was helpful bud! Thank you for the kind words ;)

[@Shootinsparks]

Very detailed.. Thank you!!!

[@HondaProKevin]

It's all in the details ;) Thanks for watching and saying "thank you", I really appreciate it bud!