Soo, I bought, and still own, a 2007 Rancher 420 ES. I completely agree with everything you have said. I threatened to lemon law the machine as it was back to the dealer 7 times for the electronic shift in the 1st year. However, they finally got it fixed and hasnt been back since, for that. My transmission went 2 yrs ago, and just did an engine rebuild as it was blowing smoke like a 2 STROOOOKE! However, I love the ride. Doesnt do bumps particularly well, but is small and nimble thru the woods. Never had a huge issue with the straight axle, but ground clearance is pretty low, I was always the first to get hung up. I think 14 yrs of plowing snow may be the culprit for the transmission failure, thats a lot of shifting from 1-2-1-R and repeat...im really interested in seeing how a locker works out for you

There is a hidden Dif Lock on the 420 just lightly squeeze the right brake lever and the 4 wheel will start to grab and spin. Honda doesnt tell you this but trust me it does work.

It’ll outlive 5 Can-Am’s

I drove a 3 hr round trip for a brand new 2023 Honda rancher 420 4x4 foot shift (Red). I got it for $6,600 cash with 1.2Hrs and 2 miles. It was from the Honda of Palestine giveaway somone won and it bought it off them. I recently put a 3,000lb winch and a Honda back up pull start and a 12v Honda acc outlet.

The reason nobody wants to sell them because theyre that good.

Had a 2003 honda rancher with ES never had a single problem out of the electric shift. I put it threw everything, still running strong to this day and still no shift problems from the electric shift.

That is not a base model (which is a 4x2).consider updating the Title to say base 4x4…

Some people don’t realize that Honda will only last forever if you keep fluids in them and if you put synthetic oil and dif fluid they will last forever

My rancher with ES I ran hard for over a decade without ever having a problem and loved the electric shift. Those foot shifters are a pain in the ass when you are riding in the mud and bog. I have had a couple Honda’s with foot shifters and I honestly loved the ES. Awesome new aTV Tanner

I have a 05 Honda rancher 350 es and I buoght it brand new and I have never had problems with my electric shift and haven’t had to replace anything with it

Over 7,500 miles on my 07 Rancher 420 ES 4x4. Never have had any issues with it.

I've got a 2000 model Rancher ES 2X4 that will probably outlive me. She still runs like a top. Honda ATVs are virtually indestructible. Excited to see your build progress! Keep em coming bro!🇺🇸💪🏻

I'm getting my first ATV and this is what I'm going with. I was concerned that I couldn't have fun but after watching this video it will be perfect for me to start with. Thank you!

Rancher 420s are heroes.

You can lock the differential by pressing the front brake and that will lock it when you need it.

Ranchers are great machines have a 2013 420..and you bought that machine near my house.

I have basically the same "boat" but a 2008 (fuel injected) with ESP. Mine works for a living (and plays here and there) and the ESP has been FLAWLESS. I think the people that have problems are banging the gears with full power upshifts or completely dumping the things in mud holes. The one thing that I LOVE about the ESP is how you can have big ass moon boots on and not have to worry about foot shifting. The 420 is surprisingly sporty and is one of the most bulletproof machines out there! You'll have a great 3 months with it, LOL! Enjoy bud! Hope you're doing well.

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I bought a Can Am, after owning a couple trouble free Honda Ranchers (I sold the last one because I was not riding much anymore, and then I moved and now I live on an ATV trail), any who, I decided to try a Can Am 420 5 years ago because they were 1000 less than the Honda. From the start it had an issue with almost stalling whenever the throttle was initially pushed or when it was about to be let go, and eventually it would occasionally stall. It was not a consistent problem, but happened often enough that I sold it recently because I didn't want to get left stranded. I bought the extended warranty, despite it being brand new when I bought it, and I brought it back to the dealership repeatedly to ask them to find the issue and fix it, and all they kept telling me was that they couldn't duplicate the issue and that it was just cold or had bad gas. Are you kidding? In my opinion CAN AM CUSTOMER SERVICE SUCKS AND IS NON EXISTENT, THEY DO NOT STAND BY THERE PRODUCT LIKE HONDA DOES! I sold the defective ATV (fully disclosed that to the buyer) and had to take at least 500 off because of the issue that CAN AM REFUSED TO FIX!! NEVER AGAIN will I buy any CAN AM products!!! Planning on buying a new ATV in spring and it will be a Honda this time!

I've owned 3--4 Honda's with the ES shift, Never had a problem with any of them. Course I never put them through what You did yours here in first few minutes of the video either. You are right , there hard to find! Dealers around here waiting to get one & Used ones are selling high! CRAZY!