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2026 Can-Am Defender MAX HD9 in Columbia, South Carolina — 2026 Can-Am Defender MAX HD9

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General Information

Manufacturer

Can-Am

Model Year

2026

Model

Defender MAX HD9

Model Code

8DTC

Color

Compass Green

Brakes/Wheels/Tires

Brakes

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

Standard

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

Standard

Wheels

14 in. Steel

Tires

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

Dimensions

Length

153.4 in. (389.6 cm)

Height

76 in. (193 cm)

Width

63.5 in. (161.2 cm)

Weight

Estimated dry - 1,789 lb. (811 kg)

Ground Clearance

11 in. (28 cm)

Wheelbase

115.5 in. (294 cm)

Drivetrain

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

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

Electrical

Battery

12V (18Ah)

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 lighting 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)

Operational

Frame

Cage - Profiled cage 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

Wheel - Adjustable tilt

Seating

Person capacity - 6

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

Person capacity - 6

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

Other

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 - 3.1 gal. (11.7 l)

Payload - 1,700 lb. (771 kg)

Storage Total - 3.1 gal. (11.7 l)

Payload - 1,700 lb. (771 kg)

Towing Capacity

2,500 lb. (1,134 kg)

Hitch

2 in. receiver

Safety Features

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

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

Audio Roof

AUDIO ROOF: More Than Just A Roof Over Your Head - Here's 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 you’re out there in the fields herding or baling to the beat of your own drum. Sounds good? You bet!

Features

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 alike—and 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. It’s built for long hours of hard work with no complaints ever.

Speed limiter

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, you're the one in control. Get ready for peak work efficiency.

Audio Roof

AUDIO ROOF: More Than Just A Roof Over Your Head - Here's 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 you’re out there in the fields herding or baling to the beat of your own drum. Sounds good? You bet!

Features

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 alike—and 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. It’s built for long hours of hard work with no complaints ever.

Speed limiter

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, you're the one in control. Get ready for peak work efficiency.

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2026 Can-Am Defender MAX HD9

2026 Can-Am Defender MAX HD9

General Information

Brakes/Wheels/Tires

Dimensions

Drivetrain

Electrical

Engine

Operational

Other

Audio Roof

Features

Speed limiter

Audio Roof

Features

Speed limiter

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