2012 Honda FourTrax Rancher™ ES

2012 Honda FourTrax Rancher™ ES pictures, prices, information, and specifications.
Model Type
Utility
MSRP
$5,299
Dealers
Warranty
12
Insurance
Generic Type (Primary)
Utility
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age
16
Parent Company
Honda
Display Name
FourTrax Rancher™ ES
Year
2012
Make
Honda
Engine Type
Single-Cylinder
Cylinders
1
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Cooling
Liquid / Air
Valves
2
Valves Per Cylinder
2
Valve Configuration
OHV
Bore (mm/in)
86.5 / 3.41
Stroke (mm/in)
71.5 / 2.82
Displacement (cc/ci)
420 / 25.6
Starter
Electric / Pull
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Fuel Type
Gas
Carburetion Brand
Keihin
Fuel Injector
Yes
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
34
Carburetor
No
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Snorkel Air Intake
Standard
Transmission Type
Manual / Automatic Clutch
Number Of Speeds
5
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Shaft
Reverse
Yes
Wheels Composition
Steel
Tube / Tubeless
Tubed
Front Tire Diameter (in)
24
Rear Tire Diameter (in)
24
Chromed
No
Front Tire Width
8
Front Wheel Diameter
12
Rear Tire Width
10
Rear Wheel Diameter
11
Front Tire (Full Spec)
24 X 8-12
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
24 X 10-11
Front Brake Type
Dual Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Type
Sealed Drum
Engine Braking
Standard
Front Suspension Type
Independent Double Wishbone
Front Travel (in/mm)
6.3 / 160
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
No
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Steering Damper
No
Front Stabilizer Bar
No
Rear Suspension Type
Swing Arm
Rear Travel (in/mm)
6.3 / 160
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
No
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
1
Rear Suspension Material
Steel
Rear Stabilizer Bar
No
Air Adjustable
No
Steering Type
Manual
Steering Control
Handlebar
Length (ft)
6.74
Width (in/mm)
46.1 / 1170.9
Height (in/mm)
45.1 / 1145.5
Wheelbase (in/mm)
49.2 / 1249.7
Turning Radius (ft)
8.9
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
6.5 / 165.1
Length (ft/ft)
6
Length (ft/in)
8.9
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
549 / 249
Towing Capacity (lbs/kgs)
850 / 385.6
GVWR (lbs/kgs)
1034 / 469
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
3.5 / 13.2
Fuel Capacity Reserve (gal/l)
1 / 3.8
Performance
Standard
Seat Type
One-Piece
Adjustable
No
Seat Material
Vinyl
Seat Location
Driver
Folding
No
Seat Height (in/mm)
32.4 / 823
Number Of Seats
1
Frame
Steel
Floor Board Location
Driver
Hand Grips
Standard
Hand Guards
No
Brush Guard
Yes
Light Guard
No
Front Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
Front Bumper
Standard
Rear Bumper
Standard
Bash Plate (Front)
Yes
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Clock
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Hour Meter
Standard
Temperature Warning Type
Light
Fuel Level Warning Type
Gauge
Warranty (Months/Condition)
12 / Limited
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Rear Hitch Type
Standard
Driveline Type
4X2
Number Of Driveline Modes
1
Rear Unlocking Differential
No
Metallic
No
Underseat Storage
Standard
Capacity (lbs/kgs)
66 / 29.9
Rear Storage Well
Standard
Headlight Mounts
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Light Type
Halogen
User Reviews
2 reviews
  • cant beat mine
    By caland (I am an Owner) on Dec 05, 2013

    since brand new i have abused this thing like no other i trail ride an work it an i mean work it i pull a 5x12 trailer around with fire wood up an down hills pull other things give all its got on trails an have done nothing to it but change oil right now i have NO BAD THINGS TO SAY

    Read More
  • Great quad.
    By Jacob (I am an Owner) on Nov 01, 2013

    This quad has a great ride, and it has the guts to back things up. A 420 single didn't seem like much to me at first, but this quad is an absolute animal when it comes down to power. It could use some more gearing out of the back, but otherwise for utility it is more than enough.

    I am ...

    The 420 Rancher ES Does have quite a nice speed, topping out at just over 56 miles an hour. It's not like you're going to be hauling any loads doing even 30 at the most on a farm. But for an aspect of enjoyment, it's nothing but perfect.

    It is a bit on the pricey side, around $5300 MSRP. It isn't all that bad, considering that the quad has paid for itself with how much we have used it to haul things around and just to ride around.

    Compared to the smaller displacement singles, like a 250, this quad will leave it in the dust.

    5/5 overall, great ride, comfort, and very reliable!

    Read More