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Honda FourTrax Foreman 520 vs Honda FourTrax Rancher 420

2025 Honda FourTrax Foreman 520 vs 2025 Honda FourTrax Rancher 420: 32 vs 27 hp, 518 vs 420 cc, 683 vs 639 lb, $7,499 vs $6,199. Full side-by-side specs: engine, drivetrain, dimensions, towing and price.

ATV Utility

2025 Honda FourTrax Foreman 520

518cc Single-cylinder, liquid-cooled

$7,499

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ATV Utility

2025 Honda FourTrax Rancher 420

420cc Single-cylinder, liquid-cooled

$6,199

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At a glance

More power 32 hp vs 27 hp FourTrax Foreman 520 wins
Lower price $7,499 vs $6,199 FourTrax Rancher 420 wins
Lighter 683 lb vs 639 lb FourTrax Rancher 420 wins
Bigger engine 518 cc vs 420 cc FourTrax Foreman 520 wins
Ground clearance 7.6 in vs 6.9 in FourTrax Foreman 520 wins
Towing 848 lb vs 848 lb Tie

Across measured specs the FourTrax Foreman 520 leads in 3 categories and the FourTrax Rancher 420 in 2. Comparing two utility ATVs, the FourTrax Foreman 520 runs a 518 cc single-cylinder making about 32 hp, while the FourTrax Rancher 420 uses a 420 cc single-cylinder rated near 27 hp. The FourTrax Foreman 520 has the power edge (32 hp vs 27 hp). The FourTrax Rancher 420 is lighter at 639 lb (vs 683 lb). At $6,199 the FourTrax Rancher 420 is the more affordable of the two.

Full specifications

FourTrax Foreman 520
Honda · 2025
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FourTrax Rancher 420
Honda · 2025
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Engine
Displacement 518 cc 420 cc
Engine configuration Single-cylinder Single-cylinder
Cylinders 1 1
Cooling Liquid Liquid
Power (approx.) 32 hp 27 hp
Fuel system EFI EFI
Starter Electric Electric
Drivetrain
Transmission Manual 5-speed (ESP) Automatic DCT 5-speed
Drive system Selectable 2WD/4WD Selectable 2WD/4WD
Dimensions & capacity
Seating 1 rider 1 rider
Dry weight 683 lb (310 kg) 639 lb (290 kg)
Overall width 47.4 in (120.4 cm) 47.4 in (120.4 cm)
Wheelbase 50.9 in (129.3 cm) 50.9 in (129.3 cm)
Ground clearance 7.6 in (19.3 cm) 6.9 in (17.5 cm)
Fuel capacity 3.9 gal (14.8 L) 3.9 gal (14.8 L)
Towing capacity 848 lb (385 kg) 848 lb (385 kg)
Pricing
MSRP (base) $7,499 $6,199
Model year 2025 2025

Highlighted figures indicate the stronger spec in each row. Power is approximate crank output; confirm exact numbers with the manufacturer.

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