Manufacturer

Can-Am

Model Year

2026

Model

Defender DPS CAB

Model Code

8UTE

Color

Compass Green

Brakes

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

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

Standard

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

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

Standard

Wheels

14 in. cast-aluminum

Tires

Front / Rear - XPS Trail Force 27 x 9 / 11 x 14 in.

Length

121 in (307.1 cm)

Height

80 in (226 cm)

Width

65 in (165.1 cm)

Weight

Estimated dry - 1,856 lb. (842 kg)

Ground Clearance

13 in. (30.5 cm)

Wheelbase

83 in. (211.5 cm)

Transmission

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

Drive System

Drive train - Selectable Turf Mode / 2WD / 4WD with Visco-Lok† auto-locking front differential

Drive

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

Battery

12V (18 Ah)

Alternator

Magneto - 650W

Instrumentation

DC outlet (10A)

Gauge - 4.5 in. wide digital display

DC outlet (10A)

Gauge - 4.5 in. wide digital display

Lighting

Front output 140W, LED taillights

Engine

HD9

Type - Rotax®, V-twin

HD9

Type - Rotax®, V-twin

Cooling

Liquid

Horsepower

65 hp

Displacement

976 cc

Torque

59 ft. lb.

Fuel System

Fuel delivery system - Intelligent Throttle Control (iTC™) with Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)

Fuel Capacity

10.6 gal (40 l)

Frame

Cage - Profiled cage ROPS approved

Front Suspension

Arched Double A-Arm with sway bar / 12 in. (30.5 cm) travel

Front shock - Twin tube gas charged

Arched Double A-Arm with sway bar / 12 in. (30.5 cm) travel

Front shock - Twin tube gas charged

Rear Suspension

Arched TTA with external sway bar / 12 in. (30.5 cm) travel

Rear shock - Twin tube gas charged

Arched TTA with external sway bar / 12 in. (30.5 cm) travel

Rear shock - Twin tube gas charged

Suspension

Standard

Steering

Dynamic Power Steering (DPS)

Wheel - Tilt adjustment

Dynamic Power Steering (DPS)

Wheel - Tilt adjustment

Seating

Person capacity - 3

VERSA-PRO bench seat with passenger seats flipping up, underside hooks

Person capacity - 3

VERSA-PRO bench seat with passenger seats flipping up, underside hooks

Cargo Box Length

38 in. (96.5 cm)

Cargo Box Height

12 in. (30.5 cm)

Cargo Box Width

54.5 in. (138.4 cm)

Cargo Box Capacity

600 lb. (272.2 kg)

Load Capacity

Tailgate - 250 lb. (113.4 kg)

Capacity

Storage - Total 10.4 gal (39.5 l)

Payload - 1,200 lb. (544 kg)

Storage - Total 10.4 gal (39.5 l)

Payload - 1,200 lb. (544 kg)

Towing Capacity

2,500 lb. (1,134 kg)

Hitch

Type - 2 in. receiver

Safety Features

Protection - Integrated front steel bumper, Full heavy-duty HMW plastic skid plate, Full hard roof with liner and interior dome light, Full color match doors with electric opening windows and door locks, Fix windshield with wiper / washer kit, Rear glass window

Warranty

Factory - 1-year BRP Limited

Extended service terms - B.E.S.T. term available up to 30 months

Factory - 1-year BRP Limited

Extended service terms - B.E.S.T. term available up to 30 months

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