ATVUtility
2027 Honda FourTrax Rancher 4x4 Automatic DCT IRS EPS
420cc Single-cylinder (longitudinal OHV), liquid-cooled
$9,149
View full specsHonda FourTrax Rancher 4x4 Automatic DCT IRS EPS vs Kawasaki Brute Force 450 4x4
2027 Honda FourTrax Rancher 4x4 Automatic DCT IRS EPS vs 2026 Kawasaki Brute Force 450 4x4: 28 vs 32 hp, 420 cc vs 443 cc, 686 lb dry vs 688 lb dry, $9,149 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 power28 hpvs32 hpBrute Force 450 4x4 wins
Lower price$9,149vs$6,899Brute Force 450 4x4 wins
Weight686 lb dryvs688 lb dryFourTrax Rancher 4x4 Automatic DCT IRS EPS wins
Bigger engine420 ccvs443 ccBrute Force 450 4x4 wins
Ground clearance9.6 invs9.3 inFourTrax Rancher 4x4 Automatic DCT IRS EPS wins
Towing848 lbvs1,050 lbBrute Force 450 4x4 wins
Across measured specs the FourTrax Rancher 4x4 Automatic DCT IRS EPS leads in 2 categories and the Brute Force 450 4x4 in 5. Comparing two utility ATVs, the FourTrax Rancher 4x4 Automatic DCT IRS EPS uses a 420 cc single-cylinder (longitudinal ohv) with about 28 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 28 hp). The FourTrax Rancher 4x4 Automatic DCT IRS EPS is lighter at 686 lb (vs 688 lb). At $6,899 the Brute Force 450 4x4 is the more affordable of the two.
Full specifications
FourTrax Rancher 4x4 Automatic DCT IRS EPS Honda · 2027 View | Brute Force 450 4x4 Kawasaki · 2026 View | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| Displacement | 420 cc | 443 cc |
| Engine configuration | Single-cylinder (longitudinal OHV) | Single-cylinder (SOHC) |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Power (approx.) | 28 hp | 32 hp |
| Fuel system | EFI | EFI |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic DCT with reverse | Automatic CVT with centrifugal clutch (H/L/N/R) |
| Drive system | Selectable 2WD/4WD with torque-sensitive locking front differential | Selectable 2WD/4WD with dual-mode front differential |
| Dimensions & capacity | ||
| Seating | 1 rider | 1 rider |
| Dry weight | 686 lb (311 kg) | 688 lb (312 kg) |
| Overall width | 47.4 in (120.4 cm) | 43.3 in (110 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 51 in (129.5 cm) | 47.8 in (121.4 cm) |
| Ground clearance | 9.6 in (24.4 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) | $9,149 | $6,899 |
| Model year | 2027 | 2026 |
Highlighted figures indicate the stronger spec in each row. Power is approximate crank output; confirm exact numbers with the manufacturer.