2022 Honda TRX 420 Rancher review

[@lowtriggerweightjay7331]

Yep, mine is a farm 420 also. Definitely like strait axel for pulling implements. Sold my 13 model that was still running strong and NO issues. Bought a 22 model and I’m extremely happy with it. Would never spend my money on anything other than Honda. They have never let me down for work and play.

[@cheechakooutdoors]

I've owned several honda sport bikes, and loved them, but this is the first honda quad I've purchased. So far extremely happy with the decision though, it's been a great unit. Great to hear from other people who use them for the same jobs I do that are still relying on them after that much time. Thanks for the comment!

[@jameshanna8762]

The 420 Ranchers have a towing capacity of 848 lbs for both the IRS and straight axle variants. Oddly, the 520 Foremans have the same 848 lbs tow rating, except for the Rubicon variant. The 520 Foreman Rubicon has a 1,322 lbs tow capacity rating, and they are all IRS. I would have thought a straight axle was better for pulling, too, but the data showed me otherwise. IRS seems to be the same or better than straight axle. Weird.

[@cheechakooutdoors]

@@jameshanna8762 It's not about the towing capacity, it's the load factor. On an IRS quad, the load goes to the suspension, where on a solid axel it goes straight to the axel. While it's not detrimental, I'm not a fan of the sag in the rear end when an IRS is under load, and for constant cornering, like when I'm harrowing the round pen or pulling a roping dummy in the arena it causes a constant sag on the inside rear.

[@jameshanna8762]

@@cheechakooutdoors I see your point. Thank you for the clarification. I learned something!

[@user-gi8ji4xv9e]

I have pulled far more weight than that even with my old 350 rancher. I have over used mine and hard and still runs great

[@karlpreston6369]

I have had a number of Hondas in the past. And they have been top notch. The last one I had was a 350, and it had the same issue with the reverse. Happy driving. 😊

[@cheechakooutdoors]

Great machines for sure...and thanks!

[@chrisdavis9318]

The pull start is factory in Canada only. I have the same ATV in Texas and the recoil starter is an optional accessory.

[@cheechakooutdoors]

Good to know! It still boggles my mind that companies have moved away from recoil starters. For where I go with mine, I can’t imagine not having the piece of mind of being able to start it should something go wrong with the battery or ignition system. I had the voltage regulator pack it in on my Polaris and I would have been stranded without it…then my buddy bought a brand new Can Am, and it wasn’t even an available option. So bizarre…

[@jameshanna8762]

I bought a Rubicon 520 in Dallas last week, and the pull start was not even listed as an optional accessory. I looked at the engine and saw that a 420 pull start would mount to it, though. I sourced one on ebay (those things are scarce for some reason) from a powersports in CA for $109. Watched the one video on YT on the installation and managed to get it on and functioning in a few hours of getting intimate with the quad. I love it! I still have a couple 250ES Big Reds and a couple of 350X's. You just can't kill a Honda. Pro tip: You WILL need a 1/2 inch impact driver to back that crank bolt out. I tried it with my 1/4 inch impact driver (because it fit into the frame more easily) and it wouldn't budge it. No way to do it with a hand tool, as the engine will just turn with the bolt. I could not stomach having no secondary start option. That oversight doesn't make any sense to me.

[@cheechakooutdoors]

@@jameshanna8762 Great info! ...and absolutely...I couldn't imagine going out into the back country without a secondary starting option. Around the farm it'd just be an inconvenience, but out there, it could turn into a serious problem. Still boggles my mind that companies moved away from having it as a standard feature.

[@jamesconerly1039]

Bought a 2023 Rancher 4x4 FM1 in febuary to replace my 2001 Rancher 350.Definitely have to get a recoil start kit for it.Dont know why Honda cheaped out on this.

[@inthawild]

Or brace a ratchet against the frame and hit the starter button to remove that center bolt.

[@robertsalyers1351]

This is my 3rd 4-wheeler and my 2nd Honda it's a 2024 Honda Rancher 420 4x4 es color green I've had Zero problems with any of my Honda Rancher or Forman

[@cheechakooutdoors]

Great to hear Robert! Hondas have definitely been good to me. I think you’d be hard pressed to convince me to buy something else at this point

[@richardnear4160]

I'm still running my 2012 Honda rancher 420 4x4 with foot shift and power steering

[@marcguevara162]

Just picked one up today in red! Thanks for the video!

[@cheechakooutdoors]

Awesome man, enjoy!!

[@drmoto8058]

if you don't mind me asking what was the OTD price? currently looking into this same model

[@cheechakooutdoors]

I was roughly $12k CAD out the door. $11,7xx and change.

[@razorsharpbt124]

Nice machine and review. Thanks!

[@cheechakooutdoors]

Appreciate it, thanks!

[@terrymarshall5480]

Don't use corn gas in the machine regardless the octane.

[@randytrivitt6539]

100% cannot go wrong with the 420 manual shift!! The electric shift have always had problems!! You have a lot more dependable ride with a manual shift!! Honda 420 ranchers are well known for their dependability and low maintenance with a manual shift!... 👍👍☺️👍

[@bobbymiller5297]

Most of time electronic shift will be okay but you can't go in deep water with it. That dries out the seals and ruins the shifter

[@user-gi8ji4xv9e]

I have 04 es model only issue I had was a bad sensor and was recalled or under warranty it’s been flawless no issues or let downs and it has 9000+ hard miles of plowing pulling towing and grading still runs great my shed collapsed on it pulled the handle bar up to straighten the one side and still going

[@bobbymiller5297]

@@user-gi8ji4xv9e yes Hondas are the most reliable of anything for sure. I got a 40 yr old 3 wheeler that's still going. And a 2008 rancher es and a 2020 rancher es. I prefer the electric shift.

[@devooski4751]

Gear shift is very stiff. And pull start has lots of compression. That’s all the problems I know of. I got 400 hours on my rancher 2019 and it always takes me home. I just do regular maintenance. I love the Honda rancher. Great hunting, land riding four wheeler. I ride around my family lands with it all the time. P.s it can pull up a 18 foot aluminum boat no problem, sometimes I need to use 4x4 when there’s load on the boat.

[@cheechakooutdoors]

I'd agree with that; although, my gear shift has gotten better with use now. Reverse is still stiff shifting out, but it's noticably better than when I bought it, and when you get going, 1st and 2nd shifts are still a bit stiff but it smooths out after that. Aside from that though, no real complaints yet, which is great in my opinion.

[@lonniepruitt5487]

Ok I see you explained

[@gfkusaka]

I have the identical model and yr. . . I considered installing the pull start also, for the same reason you mentioned. . But I was told that since it is a electronic fuel injected engine, the pull start would be ineffective if the battery was dead. . In order words, the electronic carburated system requires some electric current to operate all the sensors or it wont start. A pull start doesn't have that ability. Any info you have about this would be appreciated. Thanks

[@cheechakooutdoors]

Hey, sorry for the delayed reply! I’m definitely not an expert on the mechanics of it, but the person you talked to was partially right. Yes, the traditional recoil starters can be less effective on the fuel injected systems, but there are options out there that are better designed for the newer machines. Whether Honda has those readily available or not, I couldn’t tell you, but consider that most new fuel injected snowmobiles still have recoil starters, so they clearly do work. From personal experience, I did kill the battery on mine this year on one of our moose hunts because I had the floodlights on while we were processing a bear, and the pull start is what got me going again. No issues 🤷‍♂️

[@gfkusaka]

Thanks for your response ! . . I did contact a honda dealer who did some research, and he found out that a recoil can be installed on a fuel injected engine. . But it does require the install of a capacitor, which will supply the electric current required to start the engine if the battery is dead. . . Total cost about $500.00 . Thanks again and take care.

[@lonniepruitt5487]

I see you went with straight axle.. why?

[@SETTAPERFORMANCE]

Looking at a 420 es So no power steering and it has semi automatic trans with shifters on the handle. I will be doing my driveway and my parents. Will the semi auto trans be ok for that or will that be annoying. Also what about the power steering. Is it a deal breaker without power steering or not a big deal Thanks in advance for anyone that can help ..

[@cheechakooutdoors]

I don’t think the power steering will give you any issues. I honestly don’t even notice. They’re just not big or heavy enough for it to be a deal breaker, from my experience anyways. As for the semi-auto, I don’t have any experience with that set up, but I don’t think you’d have any issues doing what you’re looking to do. For the distances/speeds you’re going, I’d think it would be an non-issue for you. 👍 …hope that helps!

[@s.a.t419]

Looked at these and wound up getting a KQ400 instead. Foot shift with high and low range! Also with the Fuel injection and 16 litre tank im still well over 1/2 tank at 100km of riding

[@cheechakooutdoors]

Solid machines too 🙌 We used to run a 700 and it was an absolute beast

[@c19comandante57]

Can that Honda take 2 persons ? thanks.

[@cheechakooutdoors]

They're not technically sold as a, "2 up," model rated for 2 passengers, so you'd have to double check with your local provincial or state laws, but as far as the machine itself goes, yes, it's fully capable of carrying a second person. I would probably add one of those secondary aftermarket seats for the rear cargo rack since the stock seat isn't super long. Hope that helps! 😁

[@inthawild]

My wife and I fit fine on it.

[@knightimusprime25]

ya need to adjust the toe on it that left front tire is off a bit

[@es-tg9810]

My 2022 model doesn't have 4x4 but it looks like that... nice🔥.

[@hondaman6918]

Hondas are the best, period.

[@joelbutler6621]

❤️ mine

[@MrPerennial]

Thanks eh. Considering buying one of these!

[@cheechakooutdoors]

It's been a great machine so far, definitely worth the investment!

[@TheJohndeere212]

I am looking into buying one of them.

[@cheechakooutdoors]

I've been running this one for just over a year now, and literally zero real complaints. Since making this video, I've added some LED pod lights, a winch and a silencer muffler, but those are all just personal preference. Performance-wise, it's stock and still running great 👍

[@c19comandante57]

Speed ?

[@cheechakooutdoors]

Officially they list it at 80km/h, but from what I've found from experience on the trail is the power band starts to fall off considerably after 65km/h and it'll get you to 80, but it's in no rush to give you that last 15km/h.

[@inthawild]

Mine has 20 miles on it and it seems to top out at about 48 MPH. I probably could hold it wide open and get a couple more, but I’m sure it will be better once it’s broken it.

[@wienerfart]

Great video

[@masonrussell6447]

Hondas always had that reverse shifting problem my 86 and 94 four traxs are that way

[@cheechakooutdoors]

Good to know! I've only ever owned Honda motorcycles, so it's never been an issue, but it was definitely something that caught my attention. I feel like it's gotten better with use, or I've just gotten more used to using it maybe, but otherwise it's been a great machine 🙌

[@dave434]

I've had the ES model in three different Honda's And Never had a problem with any of them. Course I didn't bury it in mud it or leave it in the rain or run it in the creek or pond . You do this, I say there is good chance it might give you some trouble. Other wise , It would be rare to give much if any trouble. Been my experience with them anyway....

[@cheechakooutdoors]

100% understandable. That's part of the reason I chose to buy a new one, because you honestly just never know exactly how the last guy treated it. This way I know the full service history and what it's been put through. I heard good things about the ES too, and if they had one of those in stock instead, I wouldn't have hesitated, but it's pretty slim pickins right now for new units, so I was happy to get my hands on one without a huge wait time.

[@edwinhermanson8842]

Have a 2013 Recon am thinking of the 2x4 Rancher with ES. I Have a hard time shifting the Recon do to 50% drop foot in left ft so good to hear that you've had good luck with the ES.

[@dave434]

@@edwinhermanson8842 The Rancher will be WAY MORE 4 wheeler then the Recon was for you, But give it credit where credit is due , you know. great little 4wheelers in there own right. The ES had been out there for many years now, trouble if any would be little , has been my experience with it.

[@edwinhermanson8842]

@@dave434 Yep sounds like a plan if I get a new one. Don't need or want 4 wheel drive so it will be a nice upgrade and my woman will be more comfortable on it. We just tool around the mt I live on off trail and on just putting in 1st or second gear. Rarely get it to 4th or 5th so plenty of power and speed for us. Thanks !

[@kennethrowell9258]

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[@shanewells9067]

I’m looking at a 2013 400 Trx 200 miles is it worth 3000

[@cheechakooutdoors]

Hey Shane, it's a sellers market right now for sure, so the prices are a little higher than we're used to seeing for older machines, but I don't see that changing anytime soon to be honest. I think $3k for a 2013, as long as it's been well looked after, is pretty on par for prices right now.

[@shanewells9067]

@@cheechakooutdoors thanks

[@hal511bm]

Thank you .

[@cheechakooutdoors]

Thanks for watching

[@Sharklicker2000]

Thanks. Just put a deposit on one. What is that white " caulk" on the left ferring/ quarter panel? Bird crap?🤣😂🤣. Great review

[@cheechakooutdoors]

Congrats, I'm sure you'll love it! ...and no bird crap on it, I had to go back and watch it, haha...I think that's just an awkward reflection off the plastic.

[@TagNbag]

Good informative video

[@cheechakooutdoors]

Thanks Jack!

[@morrisrustan1737]

Bring another battery my option I take with me.

[@SAFE-AT-HOME-SPORTS.]

Where are you from. When you say About I hear “A Boat”. 🤦

[@cheechakooutdoors]

Canada, eh 😉🇨🇦

[@timothysajko9934]

Wanted to hear it run but the music

[@cheechakooutdoors]

Just gotta keep watching 😉 I fire it up again without the music at 7:10 and you can hear it run. Thanks for watching! 😊

[@Vhiadra]

I got 900 km on my 2022 and I'm kind of dissapointed

[@cheechakooutdoors]

What's been the let down for you?

[@Vhiadra]

@@cheechakooutdoors sometimes it stalls when playing with the throttle, the plastics are terribly cheap scratched so bad from my legs they don't shine anymore, not a fan of the 11 inch rear rims they come with, I'm going to give it another chance though

[@s.a.t419]

King quad 400 better value in my opinion Hi and lo range with smooth engaging reverse! Can go over 100km on less than a half tank!

[@ypvsohc5970]

🇧🇷 Em quantos centímetros esse quadriciclo pode entrar na água sem Snorkel sem que estrague 👍🏻🇧🇷

[@cheechakooutdoors]

The air intake on this model sits at roughly 30", so I would say 2' of water without any hesitation, but if you're careful, 2.5' of water should be workable without a snorkel fitted. ...so in cm, that would be 60cm without any issues, and 75cm if you're careful.

[@c19comandante57]

I have seen you somewhere(cheechako)

[@cheechakooutdoors]

1 year in…has my opinion on the rancher changed?? Check out my 1 year review! kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJSnqIGVbJV3o7M