ATVUtility
2025 Honda FourTrax Rancher 420
420cc Single-cylinder, liquid-cooled
$6,199
View full specsHonda FourTrax Rancher 420 vs Honda FourTrax Recon
2025 Honda FourTrax Rancher 420 vs 2025 Honda FourTrax Recon: 27 vs 15 hp, 420 cc vs 229 cc, 639 lb dry vs 434 lb dry, $6,199 vs $5,249. Full side-by-side specs: powertrain, drivetrain, dimensions, towing and price.
ATVUtility
2025 Honda FourTrax Recon
229cc Single-cylinder, air-cooled
$5,249
View full specsAt a glance
More power27 hpvs15 hpFourTrax Rancher 420 wins
Lower price$6,199vs$5,249FourTrax Recon wins
Weight639 lb dryvs434 lb dryFourTrax Recon wins
Bigger engine420 ccvs229 ccFourTrax Rancher 420 wins
Ground clearance6.9 invs6.5 inFourTrax Rancher 420 wins
Towing848 lbvsn/aFourTrax Rancher 420 wins
Across measured specs the FourTrax Rancher 420 leads in 5 categories and the FourTrax Recon in 2. Comparing two utility ATVs, the FourTrax Rancher 420 uses a 420 cc single-cylinder with about 27 hp, while the FourTrax Recon uses a 229 cc single-cylinder with about 15 hp. The FourTrax Rancher 420 has the power edge (27 hp vs 15 hp). The FourTrax Recon is lighter at 434 lb (vs 639 lb). At $5,249 the FourTrax Recon is the more affordable of the two.
Full specifications
FourTrax Rancher 420 Honda · 2025 View | FourTrax Recon Honda · 2025 View | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| Displacement | 420 cc | 229 cc |
| Engine configuration | Single-cylinder | Single-cylinder |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Cooling | Liquid | Air |
| Power (approx.) | 27 hp | 15 hp |
| Fuel system | EFI | EFI |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Automatic DCT 5-speed | Manual 5-speed (ESP) |
| Drive system | Selectable 2WD/4WD | 2WD |
| Dimensions & capacity | ||
| Seating | 1 rider | 1 rider |
| Dry weight | 639 lb (290 kg) | 434 lb (197 kg) |
| Overall width | 47.4 in (120.4 cm) | 42.4 in (107.7 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 50.9 in (129.3 cm) | 46.9 in (119.1 cm) |
| Ground clearance | 6.9 in (17.5 cm) | 6.5 in (16.5 cm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.9 gal (14.8 L) | 2.4 gal (9.1 L) |
| Towing capacity | 848 lb (385 kg) | n/a |
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP (base) | $6,199 | $5,249 |
| Model year | 2025 | 2025 |
Highlighted figures indicate the stronger spec in each row. Power is approximate crank output; confirm exact numbers with the manufacturer.