Manufacturer

Can-Am

Model Year

2026

Model

Defender MAX XT

Model Code

8STB

Color

Dusty Navy

Brakes

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

Standard

Brake Holding Mechanism

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

Standard

Brake Holding Mechanism

Wheels

14 in. cast-aluminum

Tires

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

Length

158.3 in. (402 cm)

Height

76 in. (193 cm)

Width

63.5 in. (161.2 cm)

Weight

Estimated dry - 1,937 lb. (879 kg)

Ground Clearance

11 in. (28 cm)

Wheelbase

115.5 in. (294 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 (30Ah)

Battery Capacity

Magneto - 650W

Instrumentation

Gauge - 4.5 in. wide digital display

DC outlet (10A), USB port (10A) x 2

Gauge - 4.5 in. wide digital display

DC outlet (10A), USB port (10A) x 2

Lighting

Front lighting output 140W, LED taillights

Engine

HD9

Type - Rotax®, V-twin

HD9

Type - Rotax®, V-twin

Cooling

Liquid cooled

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 ROPS approved

Front Suspension

Double A-arm

Travel - 10 in. (25.4 cm)

Front shocks - Twin tube gas charged

Double A-arm

Travel - 10 in. (25.4 cm)

Front shocks - Twin tube gas charged

Rear Suspension

TTA with external sway bar

Travel - 10 in. (25.4 cm)

Rear shocks - Twin tube gas charged

TTA with external sway bar

Travel - 10 in. (25.4 cm)

Rear shocks - Twin tube gas charged

Suspension

Standard

Steering

Dynamic Power Steering (DPS™)

Wheel - Tilt steering adjustment

Dynamic Power Steering (DPS™)

Wheel - Tilt steering adjustment

Seating

6 person capacity

VERSA‑PRO bolster bench seats with passengers’ seats flipping up, Adjustable driver’s seat, underside hooks, reinforced XT seat skin

6 person capacity

VERSA‑PRO bolster bench seats with passengers’ seats flipping up, Adjustable driver’s seat, underside hooks, reinforced XT seat skin

Additional Colors

Stealth Black

Dusty Navy

Dark Wildland Camo

Stealth Black

Dusty Navy

Dark Wildland Camo

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

1,000 lb. (454 kg)

Load Capacity

Tailgate - 250 lb. (113.4 kg)

Capacity

Storage total - 16.9 gal. (63.9 l)

Payload - 1,700 lb. (771 kg)

Storage total - 16.9 gal. (63.9 l)

Payload - 1,700 lb. (771 kg)

Towing Capacity

2,500 lb. (1,134 kg)

Winch - 4,500 lb. (2,041 kg) with synthetic cable

2,500 lb. (1,134 kg)

Winch - 4,500 lb. (2,041 kg) with synthetic cable

Hitch

Type 2 in. receiver

Safety Features

Protection - XT Front bumper, Full heavy‑duty HMW plastic skid plate, 2‑piece full hard roof

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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