New 2026 Can-Am Defender

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

TAKE THE REIGNS. Comfortable Dynamic Power Steering turns the Defender MAX DPS into a workhorse that makes your job even easier. Take those lightweight wheels and tires, adaptable storage and get it done.

Engineered for Heavy Workloads

Unbeatable and now more accessible than ever

Voted the Best Pure Work SSV by UTV Driver! With its heavy-duty chassis, skid plates, and reinforced frame, the Defender is powerful, trusted by farmers and ranchers alikeand now more accessible than ever!

Comfort That Outlasts the Job

A decade of design know-how in every ride

Strap into the cushiest ride ever thanks to VERSA-PRO seating and its contoured bench seat with better bolsters for improved cab entrance and exit, a noise-reducing interior, and on some models, an HVAC system.

Built to Handle Demanding Jobs

Consistent performance you can count on

Powered by 100 years of Rotax engine innovation, the Defender boasts industry-leading towing capacity, torque and cargo box capacity. Its built for long hours of hard work with no complaints ever.

Class-Leading Torque, Quieter Rotax Engines

HD7, HD9 & HD10

The HD7 Engine (52 hp / 42 lb-ft torque) is the king of the mid-cc class! The break-in period, early maintenance and frequent valve adjustments are all things of the past. The powerpack design delivers an improved riding experience, with less noise & vibration.

Tame the beast

You set the limits

Sometimes you just have to rein in all the power of this workhorse for seeding, crop spraying or moving cargo. With the speed limiter available on all Defenders, youre the one in control. Get ready for peak work efficiency.

Audio Roof

More than just a roof over your head

Heres the new waterproof sound system available in option. Six 7.7 speakers with Bluetooth compatibility, multi-colored LEDs, an RMC amp and a genuine JL audio receiver to crank up your playlists when youre out there in the fields herding or baling to the beat of your own drum. Sounds good? You bet!

Engine

Engine HD10

Engine displacement 976, 650

Type - HD10: 82 hp / 69 lb-ft, Rotax 976 cc, V-twin, liquid cooled

Transmission - HD9-HD10: PRO-TORQ CVT with Quick Response System (QRS), high airflow ventilation and Electronic Drive Belt Protection Extra-L / H / N / R / P

Drive Train - HD10: Selectable Turf Mode / 2WD / 4WD auto-Locking front differential

Driving Assistance - CVT Engine Braking ECO / ECO Off / Work modes Speed Limiter

Suspensions

Front Suspension - Double A-arm / 10 in. (25.4 cm) suspension travel

Front Shocks - Twin tube gas charged shocks

Rear Suspension - TTA with external sway bar / 10 in. (25.4 cm) suspension travel

Rear Shocks - Twin tube gas charged shocks

Suspension - Standard

Tires/Wheels

Front Tires - HD7-HD9: XPS Trail Force 27 x 9/11 x 14 in.

Rear Tires - HD7-HD9: XPS Trail Force 27 x 9/11 x 14 in.

Wheels - 14 in. cast-aluminum

Brakes

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

Rear - Dual 220 mm disc brakes with hydraulic single-piston calipers

Brakes - Standard

Dimensions

L x W x H - HD7-HD9: 153.4 x 63.5 x 76 in. (389.6 x 161.2 x x 193 cm)

Ground Clearance - HD7-HD9: 11 in. (28 cm)

Features

Gauge - 4.5 in. wide digital display

Winch - N/A

Protection - Integrated front steel bumper, Full heavy-duty HMW plastic skid plate

Gauge

Type of gauge - 4.5 in. wide digital display

Warranty

Factory - 1-year BRP Limited warranty