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2026 Can-Am® Defender MAX XT HD9

2026 Can-Am® Defender MAX XT HD9

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  • Year 2026
  • Make Can-Am®
  • Model Defender MAX XT
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2026 Can-Am® Defender MAX XT HD9

2026 Can-Am® Defender MAX XT HD9

  • Year 2026
  • Manufacturer Can-Am®
  • Model Name Defender MAX XT
  • Trim Name HD9
  • Generic Type (Primary) Utility
  • Engine Type Rotax®, V-twin
  • Displacement 976 cc
  • Cooling System Liquid cooled
  • Engine Torque 59 lb-ft
  • Engine Power 65 hp

2026 Can-Am® Defender MAX XT HD9

EQUIPPED TO GET IT DONE.

Defender MAX XT is ready to work right out of the factory with upgrades including adaptable storage and lightweight wheels and tires.

The Defender is one of Can-Am’s toughest side-by-side workhorse and it knows how to play just as hard! So, whether it’s for working, hunting, farming or straight-up playing, there’s a Defender with the power to make it happen.

Features may include:

  • XT Front bumper, full hard roof and HMWPE full skid plate
  • 4,500 lb (2,041 kg) winch with synthetic cable
  • VERSA-PRO bolster bench seat with reinforced XT seat skin and adjustable driver seat
  • Brake holding mechanism
  • 64 in. wide with Arched A-arm
  • 14 in. cast-aluminum wheels
  • 27 in. XPS Trail King tires

Engine

Engine Type Rotax®, V-twin
Displacement 976 cc
Cooling System Liquid cooled
Engine Torque 59 lb-ft
Engine Power 65 hp

Drivetrain

Drivetrain Selectable Turf Mode / 2WD / 4WD with Visco-Lok† auto-locking front differential | Driving Assistance: CVT Engine Braking ECO™ / ECO™ Off / Work modes Speed Limiter
Transmission PRO-TORQ CVT with Quick Response System (QRS), high airflow ventilation and Electronic Drive Belt Protection Extra-L / H / N / R / P

Suspension

Front Suspension Double A-arm
Front Travel (in./cm.) 10 in. (25.4 cm)
Front Shocks Twin tube gas charged shocks
Rear Suspension TTA with external sway bar
Rear Travel (in./cm.) 10 in. (25.4 cm)
Rear Shocks Twin tube gas charged shocks

Brakes

Front braking system Dual 220 mm disc brakes with hydraulic twin-piston calipers
Rear braking system Dual 220 mm disc brakes with hydraulic twin-piston calipers

Wheels & Tires

Wheels 14 in. cast-aluminum
Front Tire XPS Trail Force 27 x 9/11 x 14 in.
Rear Tire XPS Trail Force 27 x 9/11 x 14 in.

Dimensions

Overall Vehicle Size (LxWxH) 158.3 x 63.5 x 76 in. (402 x 161.2 x 193cm)
Ground Clearance 11 in. (28 cm)

Weights

Weight Winch: 4,500 lb (2,041 kg) winch with synthetic cable

Features

Gauges 4.5 in. wide digital display
Features XT Front bumper, Full heavy-duty HMW plastic skid plate, 2-piece full hard roof

Warranty

Warranty Factory: 1-year BRP Limited warranty

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