Both are good machines, I have a 2010 rancher ES (not rear IFS). My only beef with the Rancher is the new EFI engine is a gas hog compared with my carbed 07 Foreman, but it is snappy
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The Honda rancher does lack a locking front diff, but it's a pretty bullet proof machine and transmission. My 07 Foreman has 1900 miles on it, one battery and a shift sensor is all I have replaced, and I plow with it all winter.
