Honda FourTrax Rancher 4x4 specifications, dimensions and price
Honda · Utility
The 2027 Rancher 4x4 combines Honda’s 420cc engine, five-speed transmission with reverse and swingarm rear suspension. Its listed towing limit is 848 lb. The $7,399 base price plus $620 destination totals $8,019 before other charges.
The Automatic DCT IRS EPS is a different transmission and rear-suspension configuration.
Honda FourTrax Rancher 4x4
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Class | Utility |
| Engine | 420cc liquid-cooled longitudinally mounted single-cylinder four-stroke |
| Displacement | 420cc |
| Bore x stroke | 86.5x71.5 mm |
| Compression ratio | 9.9:1 |
| Fuel system | Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI), 34mm throttle body |
| Transmission | Five-speed with reverse |
| Drive system | Direct front and rear driveshafts with torque-sensitive locking front differential |
| Front suspension | Independent double-wishbone |
| Front suspension travel | 6.7 in |
| Rear suspension | Swingarm with single shock |
| Rear suspension travel | 6.7 in |
| Front brake | Dual 190mm discs |
| Rear brake | 160mm drum |
| Front tire | 24x8-12 |
| Rear tire | 24x10-11 |
| Seat height | 33.6 in |
| Curb weight | 615 lb |
| Wheelbase | 50.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.1 in |
| Fuel capacity | 3.9 gal |
| Front rack capacity | 66.0 lb |
| Rear rack capacity | 133.0 lb |
| Towing capacity | 848 lb |
| Starting MSRP | $7,399 |
| Destination charge | $620 |
What the Rancher sits between
The Rancher is $850 cheaper than the Foreman 4x4 ($7,399 against $8,249) and has a 420cc engine against 518cc, a 33.6 in seat against 34.5 in and racks of 66 lb and 133 lb against 88 lb and 176 lb. Its towing rating of 848 lb matches the Foreman's. It costs $2,300 more than the two-wheel-drive Recon.
Test all gears, selectable four-wheel drive and the front differential; inspect CV boots, racks and hitch for damage. A review of the Automatic DCT IRS EPS trim describes a different transmission and rear suspension.
Rancher 4x4 against the Foreman 4x4 and Kodiak 450
Honda's Foreman 4x4 is the larger sibling, and Yamaha's Kodiak 450 is the direct rival.
2027 Honda FourTrax Rancher 4x4 compared to the Foreman 4x4
The Rancher's 420cc single is a smaller engine than the Foreman's 518cc, not the same engine detuned: Honda's own pages list a different bore and stroke for each.
That smaller engine carries a 20-lb weight advantage (615 lb here versus 635 lb) and a $850 lower price, at the cost of the Foreman's larger front and rear rack ratings (66/133 lb here versus 88/176 lb on the Foreman) and 0.9 in less seat height.
Despite the displacement gap, Honda's own page lists an identical 848-lb towing capacity for both: the Foreman's extra engine size goes into rack capacity and payload margin, not a higher tow rating, which only increases on the independent-suspension Rubicon trim.
Rancher 4x4 versus DCT IRS EPS
Honda’s 2027 US listing prices the Rancher 4x4 at $7,399 and the Automatic DCT IRS EPS at $9,149. The $1,750 base-price difference buys a different configuration, not a higher specification of the same five-speed/swingarm machine. The Rancher 4x4’s $620 destination makes its base-plus-destination total $8,019 before tax and dealer charges.
Honda US 2027 trims and specifications.
Dirt Wheels’ 2025 Rancher test covers the Automatic DCT IRS EPS version, with independent rear suspension and electric power steering. Its riding impressions describe that configuration; the manual-shift, swingarm-rear 4x4 specified here has different equipment.
The Rancher 4x4 is Honda's entry four-wheel-drive utility ATV, with a 420cc engine that Dirt Wheels credits with 27 horsepower and a smooth, steady pull. Reviewers call it balanced and easy to handle, and Honda asks $7,399.
Dirt Wheels says the Rancher pairs a proven 420cc engine with a smooth dual-clutch transmission, independent rear suspension, selectable 4WD and electric power steering, and delivers the same reliable performance and ease of ownership that have kept it a favorite.
It calls it a balanced, easy-handling machine for its size class in which engine, suspension and wheelbase work well together for an entry-level-friendly ride, and says the liquid-cooled single is one of Honda's most trusted powerplants, delivering 27 horsepower with a smooth, steady pull, ideal for new riders and those who value predictable torque over speed.
ATV Specifications says riders have noted a comfortable cruising speed of around 40 mph on trails, that independent front and rear suspension gives a smooth ride on bumpy trails, that the low center of gravity contributes to stability, and that the machine is a popular choice for both recreational riders and those who need a dependable workhorse.
Test the selectable four-wheel drive and the locking front differential. Check the CV boots. Look at the dual-clutch transmission's behavior when hot. Ask for service records. Inspect the racks and the hitch for bending. A used Rancher that towed heavy loads should have its brake pads checked.
The Rancher suits a first-time utility ATV owner who wants dependable four-wheel drive at a moderate price and does not need to tow at the top of the class.
Honda lists 848 lb, the same as the larger Foreman 4x4, with racks of 66 lb at the front and 133 lb at the rear.
Other models in this reference: Honda FourTrax Recon ES, Honda FourTrax Foreman Rubicon 4x4 EPS.