2026 Can-Am® Defender MAX XT HD9

2026 DEFENDER MAX 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
·Full heavy-duty HMW plastic skid plate
Stealth Black
Dusty Navy
Dark Wildland Camo
ENGINE HD9
Type 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 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†
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 twin-piston calipers
Brake Holding
Mechanism
Brake Holding Mechanism
DIMENSIONS & CAPACITIES
Cage Profiled cage
ROPS approved
Estimated Dry Weight 1,937 lb (879 kg)
L x W x H 158.3 x 63.5 x 76 in. (402 x 161.2 x 193 cm)
Wheelbase 115.5 in. (294 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: 16.9 gal (63.9 L)
Towing Capacity 2,500 lb (1,134 kg)
Payload Capacity 1,700 lb (771 kg)
Fuel Capacity 10.6 gal (40 L)
Person Capacity 6
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
2-piece 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 48 months