Awesome Machine!!! (Honda Four Trax Rancher 4x4 ES)

Member Name: jrsmith

Product:	Honda Four Trax Rancher 4x4 ES
Date:	27/01/01 (3952 review reads)
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Advantages: Fun, won't get stuck, good for work and play

Disadvantages: Good for play but not as fun as a 2 wheel drive

I own a '01 Rancher 4x4 ES and I love it, I can go throught just about anything and not get stuck.
Sometimes isn't fun having 4 wheel drive and I do wish there was a switch to turn it off but other than that it is a great machine.. Many people worry about the ES (electronic shift) feature and how reliable it is. Mine has had no problems and I put it through alot of mud, stress, strain...etc
It is actually a great feature because it will save the life of your transmission by not allowing you to put the ATV in gear while it is revved. It also has a built in rev limiter incase you accidentally hit the shift down button while you are going fast.
The speed is ok, up to 52 mph, but better than expected when talking about a 4 wheeler in this class... There is a recall on the Ranchers because of a faulty weld in the front a-arms but only 1% of all ranchers have this problem and new ones most likely do not... If you are looking for a 4 wheeler you can both work and play with, this is the one. I looked at all possiblities before choosing the rancher and this was my decision, I believe it was the best decision I could have made..

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