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.
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2026 DEFENDER XT PACKAGE HIGHLIGHTS ·Brake Holding Mechanism ·VERSA-PRO bolster bench seat with reinforced XT seat skin and adjustable driver’s seat ·4,500 lb (2,041 kg) winch with synthetic cable ·XT front bumper ·Full hard roof ·HMWPE full skid plate ENGINES HD7 HD9 Type 52 hp / 42 lb-ft, Rotax® ACE (Advanced Combustion Efficiency) 650 cc single cylinder, liquid-cooled 65 hp / 59 lb-ft, Rotax 976 cc, V-twin, liquid-cooled Fuel Delivery System Intelligent Throttle Control (iTC™) with Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) Transmission pDrive primary CVT with engine braking and Electronic Drive Belt Protection L / H / N / R / P PRO-TORQ CVT with Quick Response System (QRS), high airflow ventilation and Electronic Drive Belt Protection Extra-L / H / N / R / P Drive Train Selectable Turf Mode / 2WD / 4WD with Visco-Lok† QE auto-locking front differential Selectable Turf Mode / 2WD / 4WD with Visco-Lok auto-locking front differential Driving Assistance CVT engine braking ECO™ / ECO™ Off / Work modes Speed limiter Power Steering Dynamic Power Steering (DPS) 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 TIRES & WHEELS Front / Rear Tires 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 Brake Holding Mechanism Brake Holding Mechanism DIMENSIONS & CAPACITIES HD7 HD9 Cage Profiled cage ROPS approved Estimated Dry Weight 1,603 lb (729 kg) 1,632 lb (740.5 kg) L x W x H 125.7 x 62 x 78 in. (319.4 x 157.5 x 198.1 cm) Wheelbase 83 in. (211.5 cm) Ground Clearance 11 in. (28 cm) Cargo Box Dimensions 38 x 54.5 x 12 in. (96.5 x 138.4 x 30.5 cm) Cargo Box Capacity 1,000 lb (454 kg) / California only: 600 lb (272.2 kg) Power Tilt Bed N/A Tailgate Load Capacity 250 lb (113.4 kg) Storage Capacity Total: 16.2 gal (61.3 L) Towing Capacity 2,500 lb (1,134 kg) Payload Capacity 1,500 lb (680 kg) Fuel Capacity 10.6 gal (40 L) Person Capacity 3 FEATURES Gauge 4.5 in. wide digital display Battery 12 V (30 amp/h) Magneto 650 W Instrumentation DC outlet (10 A) USB port (10 A) x 2 Lighting Front lighting output 140 W LED taillights Winch 4,500 lb (2,041 kg) winch with synthetic cable Seat VERSA-PRO bolster bench seats with passengers’ seats flipping up Adjustable driver’s seat, underside hooks, reinforced XT seat skin Steering Wheel Tilt steering adjustment Protection XT front bumper Full heavy-duty HMW plastic skid plate Full hard roof Hitch Type 2 in. hitch receiver WARRANTY & EXTENDED SERVICE Factory Warranty 1-year BRP limited warranty Extended Service Terms B.E.S.T. term available up to 30 months