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2012 Honda FourTrax Rancher TRX420TM
2012 Honda FourTrax Rancher TRX420TM (2011 model shown)


– 2012 Honda FourTrax Rancher TRX420TM

2012 Honda FourTrax Rancher TRX420TM Review

If you have the chores, we have the tools. 5-speed semi-automatic transmission available in manual or electric shift (ESP).

Over the years, the ready-and-willing FourTrax® Rancher® has proven over and over again to be an exceptionally dependable riding partner. Whether the day calls for hard work or loads of fun, these hard-working machines simply get the job done thanks to a torque-laden liquid-cooled fuel-injected 420cc engine and more. You can choose between a manual-shift FourTrax Rancher or one with Honda’s renowned Electric Shift Program (ESP®) to suit your specific riding needs.

There’s more than one way to use a Rancher. And there’s more than one Rancher you can use. In fact, we’ve designed six different Rancher models to choose from, with a slew of features that help make the task at hand – or the trail in front of you – easier to tackle. Features like 2WD or 4WD models. Programmed Fuel Injection. Electric Power Steering. TraxLok, which allows you to easily shift between two- and four-wheel-drive, giving you easy steering when you want it, and extra useable traction when you need it. And there are even two transmission types that you can choose: semi-automatic, or our push-button Electric Shift Program.

But don’t forget what could be the most valuable Rancher features of all: Honda’s legendary reliability and dependability. Add it all up, and it’s easy to see why the Ranchers are America’s best-selling ATVs.

Important Safety Information Recommended for riders 16 years of age and older. Honda recommends that all ATV riders take a training course and read their owner’s manual thoroughly.


 

 

2012 Honda FourTrax Rancher TRX420TM Features and Benefits:

– Compact, 420cc OHV semi-dry-sump engine

– Fuel Injection delivers crisp, seamless performance

– 5-speed semi-automatic transmission available in manual or electric shift (ESP)


New for 2012

– New Black wheels on Olive models.

A shift toward convenience.

You have the option of adding Honda’s Electric Shift Program (ESP) to your Rancher, which gives you easy, crisp, push- button shifting right on your handlebars.
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Selectable driving modes.

Honda’s TraxLok feature allows you to go from light-steering 2WD mode, to better usable tracking in 4WD mode, simply by shifting a lever mounted right on the front panel.
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Muscle at the core.

Every Rancher is built to do one thing: never stop working. And it all starts with a 420cc fuel-injected engine that delivers all the power and torque you need.

See what makes the Ranchers tick.

Every Honda Rancher features a rugged, single-cylinder engine that’s been longitudinally mounted in the chassis. Why? Because our engineers wanted to eliminate as many unnecessary right-angle powertrain directional changes as possible. That way, a higher percentage of power produced by the engine makes it to the ground, which is precisely where you need it most. It’s the kind of thinking that you can only get from Honda.


 



2012 Honda FourTrax Rancher 4×4 Options & Pricing:

No matter what the job in front of you demands, we’ve got a Rancher model to match. Each one boasts a bulletproof 420cc liquid-cooled engine at its core. After that, it’s up to you. Choose from 2WD or 4WD models. Select from such features as: TraxLok, Electric Power Steering, semi-automatic transmission or our patented, push-button Electric Shift Program (ESP). Just rest assured that no matter which Rancher you settle on, you’re getting one of the toughest, smartest and hardest working ATVs on the planet. After all, they do bear the name: Honda.

FourTrax Rancher
MSRP TBD

Features & Options
– Compact, 420cc OHV semi-dry-sump engine
– Fuel Injection delivers crisp, seamless performance
– 5-speed semi-automatic transmission available in manual or electric shift (ESP)


FourTrax Rancher ES
MSRP TBD

Features & Options
– 420cc liquid-cooled fuel-injected OHV wet-sump longitudinally mounted single-cylinder four-stroke
– Honda’s Electric Shift Program (ESP) technology


FourTrax Rancher 4×4
MSRP TBD

Features & Options
– 420cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke engine
– TraxLok 2WD/4WD


FourTrax Rancher 4×4 ES
MSRP TBD

Features & Options
– 420cc liquid-cooled fuel-injected OHV wet-sump longitudinally mounted single-cylinder four-stroke
– Electric Shift Program


FourTrax Rancher 4×4 with Power Steering
MSRP TBD

Features & Options
– 420cc liquid-cooled fuel-injected OHV wet-sump longitudinally mounted single-cylinder four-stroke
– Revolutionary Electric Power Steering


FourTrax Rancher 4×4 ES with Power Steering
MSRP TBD

Features & Options
– 475cc air-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke engine
– Electric Power Steering (EPS) system

 

 


 

2012 Honda FourTrax Rancher TRX420TM – USA Specifications
US MSRP*: See your American Honda dealer for pricing.


Model: TRX420TM / TRX420TE (with ESP)

Engine Type: 420cc liquid-cooled fuel-injected OHV wet-sump longitudinally mounted single-cylinder four-stroke

Bore and Stroke: 86.5mm x 71.5mm

Induction: Keihin 34mm throttle-body fuel-injection system

Ignition: Full transistor with electronic advance

Starter: Electric with optional auxiliary recoil

Clutch: Automatic

Transmission: Five-speed with Reverse (TRX420TM) / ESP five-speed with Reverse (TRX420TE)

Driveline: Direct rear driveshaft

Suspension
Front: Independent double-wishbone; 6.3 inches travel
Rear: Swingarm with single shock; 6.3 inches travel

Brakes
Front: Dual hydraulic disc
Rear: Sealed mechanical drum

Tires
Front: 24 x 8-12
Rear: 24 x 10-11

Length: 80.9 inches

Width: 46.1 inches

Height: 45.1 inches

Seat Height: 32.4 inches

Ground Clearance: 6.5 inches

Wheelbase: 49.2 inches

Turning Radius: 8.9 feet

Fuel Capacity: 3.5 gallons, including 1.0-gallon reserve

Colors: Red, Olive

Curb Weight*: 547 pounds (TRX420TM) / 549 pounds (TRX420TE)

*Includes all standard equipment, required fluids and full tank of fuel-ready to ride.

Meets current CARB and EPA off-road emissions standards.

Recommended for riders 16 years of age and older.

 

 

2012 Honda FourTrax Rancher TRX420TM – Canadian Specifications
Canadian MSRP* $TBA

Model may not be available in Canada