ATV Utility
2025 Honda FourTrax Rancher 420
420cc Single-cylinder, liquid-cooled
$6,199
View full specsHonda FourTrax Rancher 420 vs Yamaha Kodiak 450 EPS
2025 Honda FourTrax Rancher 420 vs 2025 Yamaha Kodiak 450 EPS: 27 vs 28 hp, 420 vs 421 cc, 639 vs 686 lb, $6,199 vs $7,699. Full side-by-side specs: engine, drivetrain, dimensions, towing and price.
ATV Utility
2025 Yamaha Kodiak 450 EPS
421cc Single-cylinder, liquid-cooled
$7,699
View full specsAt a glance
More power 27 hp vs 28 hp Kodiak 450 EPS wins
Lower price $6,199 vs $7,699 FourTrax Rancher 420 wins
Lighter 639 lb vs 686 lb FourTrax Rancher 420 wins
Bigger engine 420 cc vs 421 cc Kodiak 450 EPS wins
Ground clearance 6.9 in vs 10.6 in Kodiak 450 EPS wins
Towing 848 lb vs 1,322 lb Kodiak 450 EPS wins
Across measured specs the FourTrax Rancher 420 leads in 3 categories and the Kodiak 450 EPS in 4. Comparing two utility ATVs, the FourTrax Rancher 420 runs a 420 cc single-cylinder making about 27 hp, while the Kodiak 450 EPS uses a 421 cc single-cylinder rated near 28 hp. The Kodiak 450 EPS has the power edge (28 hp vs 27 hp). The FourTrax Rancher 420 is lighter at 639 lb (vs 686 lb). At $6,199 the FourTrax Rancher 420 is the more affordable of the two.
Full specifications
| FourTrax Rancher 420 Honda · 2025 View | Kodiak 450 EPS Yamaha · 2025 View | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| Displacement | 420 cc | 421 cc |
| Engine configuration | Single-cylinder | Single-cylinder |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Power (approx.) | 27 hp | 28 hp |
| Fuel system | EFI | EFI |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Automatic DCT 5-speed | Ultramatic CVT |
| Drive system | Selectable 2WD/4WD | Selectable 2WD/4WD |
| Dimensions & capacity | ||
| Seating | 1 rider | 1 rider |
| Dry weight | 639 lb (290 kg) | 686 lb (311 kg) |
| Overall width | 47.4 in (120.4 cm) | 46.5 in (118.1 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 50.9 in (129.3 cm) | 48.8 in (124 cm) |
| Ground clearance | 6.9 in (17.5 cm) | 10.6 in (26.9 cm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.9 gal (14.8 L) | 3.7 gal (14 L) |
| Towing capacity | 848 lb (385 kg) | 1,322 lb (600 kg) |
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP (base) | $6,199 | $7,699 |
| Model year | 2025 | 2025 |
Highlighted figures indicate the stronger spec in each row. Power is approximate crank output; confirm exact numbers with the manufacturer.