ATVUtility
2025 Honda FourTrax Rancher 420
420cc Single-cylinder, liquid-cooled
$6,199
View full specsHonda FourTrax Rancher 420 vs Kawasaki Brute Force 450 4x4
2025 Honda FourTrax Rancher 420 vs 2026 Kawasaki Brute Force 450 4x4: 27 vs 32 hp, 420 cc vs 443 cc, 639 lb dry vs 688 lb dry, $6,199 vs $6,899. Full side-by-side specs: powertrain, drivetrain, dimensions, towing and price.
ATVUtility
2026 Kawasaki Brute Force 450 4x4
443cc Single-cylinder (SOHC), liquid-cooled
$6,899
View full specsAt a glance
More power27 hpvs32 hpBrute Force 450 4x4 wins
Lower price$6,199vs$6,899FourTrax Rancher 420 wins
Weight639 lb dryvs688 lb dryFourTrax Rancher 420 wins
Bigger engine420 ccvs443 ccBrute Force 450 4x4 wins
Ground clearance6.9 invs9.3 inBrute Force 450 4x4 wins
Towing848 lbvs1,050 lbBrute Force 450 4x4 wins
Across measured specs the FourTrax Rancher 420 leads in 2 categories and the Brute Force 450 4x4 in 5. Comparing two utility ATVs, the FourTrax Rancher 420 uses a 420 cc single-cylinder with about 27 hp, while the Brute Force 450 4x4 uses a 443 cc single-cylinder (sohc) with about 32 hp. The Brute Force 450 4x4 has the power edge (32 hp vs 27 hp). The FourTrax Rancher 420 is lighter at 639 lb (vs 688 lb). At $6,199 the FourTrax Rancher 420 is the more affordable of the two.
Full specifications
FourTrax Rancher 420 Honda · 2025 View | Brute Force 450 4x4 Kawasaki · 2026 View | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| Displacement | 420 cc | 443 cc |
| Engine configuration | Single-cylinder | Single-cylinder (SOHC) |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Power (approx.) | 27 hp | 32 hp |
| Fuel system | EFI | EFI |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Automatic DCT 5-speed | Automatic CVT with centrifugal clutch (H/L/N/R) |
| Drive system | Selectable 2WD/4WD | Selectable 2WD/4WD with dual-mode front differential |
| Dimensions & capacity | ||
| Seating | 1 rider | 1 rider |
| Dry weight | 639 lb (290 kg) | 688 lb (312 kg) |
| Overall width | 47.4 in (120.4 cm) | 43.3 in (110 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 50.9 in (129.3 cm) | 47.8 in (121.4 cm) |
| Ground clearance | 6.9 in (17.5 cm) | 9.3 in (23.6 cm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.9 gal (14.8 L) | 4.2 gal (15.9 L) |
| Towing capacity | 848 lb (385 kg) | 1,050 lb (476 kg) |
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP (base) | $6,199 | $6,899 |
| Model year | 2025 | 2026 |
Highlighted figures indicate the stronger spec in each row. Power is approximate crank output; confirm exact numbers with the manufacturer.