[4x4camaro]

so i am looking at geting a 2010 rancher420 at with the eps and irs so tell me the good and bad i like it but dont know about the es have heard a few bad things about them is it tippy with the irs kind of felt like it was with the test ride thanks

 

[shadetree]

from what i've heard..and read on here..the irs is pretty nice..but..the esp sucks..too many problems with the angle sensors..and the problem i've heard on here about the AT..they don't last long..when they go out..you pretty much have to replace the whole tranny..this is what i've heard and read on here..to each thier own i guess..if i was buying a new one..i'd go with the manaul shift all the way..alottttt cheaper to work on..stick with the irs though..they say they are a smooth ride.

 

[dubsd]

Have 2 , 2009 420 with esp and so far we love them. Do find in the mud or steep hills I use manual to get more power to get up or through. No problem so far but only 400 km on each machine.

 

[jeffnott]

i got a 2010 but is manual. my neighbor got the 2010 with push button shift only.they both r straight axles. automatic only one with irs ours are workin great

 

[JBGill06]

You could always get the Rincon. Better in every way compared to the Rancher 420 AT, from what I can tell anyway. You might be able to find a leftover '08 or '09 for a little cheaper.

 

[yotaguy]

This AT has not be around long enough to show its problems yet I have an 09 AT , as of yet no problems. Can't speak for EPS and don't have a need for it. IRS is the only way to go! Dubsd is right I find myself in ES when it come to hills and the slick stuff. but everywhere else auto all the way. As far as the 420/680 debate, Well Bro-n-law has a 680 and its nice ,but to me the three speed leaves something to be desired. The 420 is way more fun to ride. It has somewhat of a sportier feel. It will not beat it in a race, but keeps up just fine. And both are running 27" tires. As far as price I paid 5200 in 09 for my AT.

 

[rtregod]

This AT has not be around long enough to show its problems yet I have an 09 AT , as of yet no problems. Can't speak for EPS and don't have a need for it. IRS is the only way to go! Dubsd is right I find myself in ES when it come to hills and the slick stuff. but everywhere else auto all the way. As far as the 420/680 debate, Well Bro-n-law has a 680 and its nice ,but to me the three speed leaves something to be desired. The 420 is way more fun to ride. It has somewhat of a sportier feel. It will not beat it in a race, but keeps up just fine. And both are running 27" tires. As far as price I paid 5200 in 09 for my AT.

I agree.. I have IRS and EPS and love them.. When you get in mudd or the steep stuff I too put it to manual shift, but usualy just ride around in auto.. It's kinda fun to shift yourself sometimes too.. Very sporty and snappy. My wife has a suzuki 500 and it will out run my rancher, but not out perform or excelerate as fast (and I'm running 14" wheels, with 27" tires with no mods) THe IRS is real nice, especialy when riding over rocks, ruts, and side hills.. Plus the rancher doesn't come with alot of ground clearance with stock tires, and the IRS will give you more than a solid rear axle machine..

 

[yotaguy]

Well put! LOL

 

[dubsd]

I ride with a buddy who has an 800 polaris his top speed is 100 km/h and I can hit 84 km/h, I am 210 lbs and he is 140 lbs. So I can't beat him in a race but he can"t keep up with me in trees and I have pulled him out more times than I can remember. The IRS is for me the only way to go, very comfortable ride.

 

[yotaguy]

Yeah the rancher handles like a sport quad through the trees. This thing is just fun to drive.

 

[yotaguy]

The Rancher really is not much smaller than a Rincon. Here is a comparison of the two!

 

[JBGill06]

Agreed^^. I own a '07 Rincon and my dad has an '09 Rancher AT, that we bought within a few days of each other. The Rancher just feels heavier compared to my Rincon. In my, and my fathers opinion the Rincon is a better ATV. But, this is a Rancher thread, and the Rancher AT is a sweet machine. When in auto, it shift very smooth. When you are in ESP, it sounds kind of loud when you use the buttons. Brakes are awesome. The rear brake is disk (on the rear drive shaft like the Rincon) unlike the axled Ranchers drum brake. The IRS is also a mini-version of the Rincon, but a little too stiff in my opinion. The engine, seems a tad under powered to me, especially being a 420. When I compare it to my uncles 350 Rancher it just seems like there should be more power. In most cases though, the Rancher handles great and powers through just fine with no problems. I like the plastic too, one piece fenders. I wish my Rincons plastic was like that, I'm not a big fan of the flimsy fender flares it comes with. The Ranchers seat needs to be a little softer too.

 

[JBGill06]

A few more pictures of the two.

 

[4x4camaro]

thanks for all the input need to go back and talk about the price so if they come down some more i might just get it

 

[yotaguy]

Hey! No fair, you got aerial pics too.LOL They both lookin good JB, Yeah I would have to agree I don't like the two piece fenders on the Rincon ether. As far as the seat I believe Honda made the seat softer for the 10 model. But I like my seat I have lots of extra pading anyway.LOL For the ride well the Rincon feels more like a utility and the Rancher feels more like a sport quad. They are close to the same size but the Rincon just seems to feel bigger and bulkier. That is the best I can describe it.

 

[gandalfthegray]

As far as price I paid 5200 in 09 for my AT.

Damn that was a great buy in 09. Unless you bought it used I suppose, but still a good buy at that. Just this month I shelled out $5150 for an 09 AT with no EPS and 370 miles and 7 months warranty remaining.

There just was none to be had used. I had only four bikes to choose from in a 700 mile radius search and only one of those was red. Which I bought.

 

[JBGill06]

My dad paid 5400 for his '09 Rancher AT last september, and I paid 6300 for my '07 Rincon in the same week.

 

[yotaguy]

As far as price I paid 5200 in 09 for my AT.

Damn that was a great buy in 09. Unless you bought it used I suppose, but still a good buy at that. Just this month I shelled out $5150 for an 09 AT with no EPS and 370 miles and 7 months warranty remaining.

There just was none to be had used. I had only four bikes to choose from in a 700 mile radius search and only one of those was red. Which I bought.

No! bought it new. It was an anniversary gift to me and momma got a brand new 07 recon.

 

[Green]

I love my 09...been flawless so far. Nice and stable, handles well, plenty of speed for a 4x4.

 

[yotaguy]

I love my 09...been flawless so far. Nice and stable, handles well, plenty of speed for a 4x4.[/QUOTE


I love mine as well. no problems what so every.