2009 Honda FourTrax Rancher AT with
Electric Power Steering ATV
Features & Benefits
Meet
the all-new 2009 Honda Rancher AT
with Electric Power Steering Utility
ATV. With a powerful liquid-cooled,
fuel-injected 420cc longitudinally
mounted engine, automatic/ESP five-speed
transmission, Electric Power Steering,
independent rear suspension-plus
Honda's selectable 4WD/2WD TraxLok
and rugged torque-sensitive front
differential-there's no better choice
for reliable and rewarding ATV recreation.
New Honda automatic five-speed transmission provides five-speed
auto-shifting or push-button
manual shifting with Honda's
Electric Shift Program (ESP™,
see Technology Section)
Rugged
OHV liquid-cooled, fuel-injected
420cc longitudinally mounted
engine allows direct driveshaft
alignment to both front
and rear wheels for maximum
drivetrain efficiency (see
Technology Section).
Revolutionary
Electric Power Steering
(EPS) (see technology section)
Double-wishbone
Independent Rear Suspension
(IRS) contributes to increased
ground clearance and responsive,
class-leading handling.
Front and
rear disc brakes for phenomenal
braking performance.
Honda
Rancher ES Engine/Drivetrain
Powerful 420cc longitudinally mounted engine eliminates 90-degree
power transfers and boasts
exceptional horsepower and
torque. Overhead-valve design
provides compact engine
dimensions for excellent
ground clearance.
Cylinder
head redesigned with higher
compression, revised camshaft
profile and larger intake
valves (38 vs. 35mm) and
exhaust valves (33 vs. 30mm)
to ensure strong mid-range
and top-end power.
Programmed
Fuel-Injection (PGM-FI)
features a 34mm throttle
body, 12-hole Denso injector,
and Idle Air Control Valve
(IACV) for crisp performance,
excellent economy and trouble-free
operation in cold conditions
and varying altitudes.
Large 7.2-liter
airbox with washable, reusable
foam air filter provides
more air to the engine for
increased performance.
New high-capacity
oil system features a high-flow
filter and a two-rotor pump
to provide oil for the engine
and the pressurized transmission
clutches.
Rubber-cushion
engine mounting and gear-driven
counterbalancer reduce vibration.
Large radiator
with cooling fan ensures
optimal engine cooling under
difficult operating conditions.
Stainless-steel
exhaust header and muffler
for superior corrosion resistance.
Three-chamber
muffler baffling uses no
packing material that can
blow out, providing long-lasting
performance.
New lightweight,
automatic transmission offers
five-speed auto-shifting
or push-button manual shifting
with Honda's Electric Shift
Program (ESP). After the
heavy duty centrifugal clutch
engages, two Electronic
Control Module (ECM)-controlled
clutches mounted in the
gearbox upshift/downshift
to provide smooth, lurch-free
shifts. When descending
hills in automatic mode,
the transmission downshifts,
providing excellent engine
braking.
If rider
forgets to downshift when
stopping in ESP mode, the
transmission downshifts
to third gear to prevent
engine lugging.
Excellent
fuel economy results from
the transmission's high
efficiency.
TraxLok
4WD/2WD selector lever allows
4WD or 2WD operation. (see
Technology Section).
Honda
Rancher ES Chassis/Suspension
Rugged frame and suspension provide an exceptional 9.1 inches
of ground clearance.
Independent
double-wishbone front suspension
uses premium shock absorbers
to provide 6.3 inches of
wheel travel for a plush,
comfortable ride.
Honda's
double wishbone, Independent
Rear Suspension (IRS) provides
6.3 inches of wheel travel
and minimizes geometry variations
as the suspension travels
through its stroke, maintaining
rear wheel alignment, contributing
to responsive overall handling,
and reducing tire wear and
maintenance intervals.
Revolutionary
Electric Power Steering
(EPS) (see technology section)
Dual hydraulic
front and single rear disc
brakes provide exceptional
stopping power and feature
brake pads that minimize
wear from dust and sand.
Rear center
disc brake and self-adjusting
mechanical rear parking
brake are mounted on the
rear driveshaft, contributing
to the AT's considerable
ground clearance.
Tough,
large-diameter 24x8-12 front,
and wide 24x10-11 rear tires
provide excellent ground
clearance while maintaining
precise handling.
Additional
Features
Engine design produces low emissions and meets EPA and California
Air Resources Board (CARB)
off-road emissions standards.
Convenient
electric starting, with
optional recoil starter
and an automatic internal-decompression
system.
Large,
lightweight plastic fuel
tank with 3.5-gallon capacity
Multifunction
LCD digital instrumentation
is compact, tough and waterproof,
featuring large readouts
for gear position, speedometer,
odometer, resettable tripmeter
and hour meter. Instrument
housing includes indicator
lights for Reverse, Neutral,
water-temperature, PGM-FI,
4WD and Power Steering (for
EPS model).
Thickly
padded seat provides all-day
comfort.
Large cargo
racks front and rear carry
payloads of 66 and 133 pounds,
respectively.
Heavy-duty
trailer hitch with 850-pound
towing capacity.
Snorkel-type
air-intake system is specially
designed to resist water.
Closed
crankcase vent system safeguards
against engine oil contamination.
USDA-qualified
spark arrester/muffler designed
for quiet operation without
wool packing for long-lasting
performance.
Powerful
371-watt AC generator.
Tough 12-amp-hour
maintenance-free battery.
Twin-headlight
system with 30-watt bulbs
features multireflector
lenses for optimal light
distribution.
Combination
LED stoplight and taillight.
Durable,
comfortable, easy-to-use
controls.
Keyed ignition
switch for added security.
Large fenders
give excellent mud protection.
Specially-designed floorboards
allow the rider's feet to
grip the footrests while
helping to keep mud and
debris away.
Full-length
synthetic lower skid plate
with integrated front brush
guard.
Constant-velocity-joint
boot guards help prevent
damage to boot covers.
Handlebar
switches, controls and warning
labels use easy-to-understand
graphic labels.
Standard
equipment includes a tire-pressure
gauge.
Assembled
in Timmonsville, South Carolina.
Transferable
one-year limited warranty;
extended coverage available
with a Honda Protection
Plan.
Purchase
of a new, previously unregistered
Honda USA-certified unit
by an individual retail
user in the United States
qualifies the owner for
a one-year complimentary
membership in the Honda
Riders Club of America®
(HRCA®). Visit www.hrca.honda.com
for details.
