2026 Can-Am® Defender MAX XT HD9
- Retail Price $20,299.00
Exterior Colors:
- Year 2026
- Make Can-Am®
- Model Defender MAX XT
2026 Can-Am® Defender MAX XT HD9
EQUIPPED TO GET IT DONE.Defender MAX XT is ready to work right out of the factory with upgrades including adaptable storage and lightweight wheels and tires.
The Defender is one of Can-Am’s toughest side-by-side workhorse and it knows how to play just as hard! So, whether it’s for working, hunting, farming or straight-up playing, there’s a Defender with the power to make it happen.
Features may include:
- XT Front bumper, full hard roof and HMWPE full skid plate
- 4,500 lb (2,041 kg) winch with synthetic cable
- VERSA-PRO bolster bench seat with reinforced XT seat skin and adjustable driver seat
- Brake holding mechanism
- 64 in. wide with Arched A-arm
- 14 in. cast-aluminum wheels
- 27 in. XPS Trail King tires
Engine
Engine Type
Rotax®, V-twin
Displacement
976 cc
Cooling System
Liquid cooled
Engine Torque
59 lb-ft
Engine Power
65 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Selectable Turf Mode / 2WD / 4WD with Visco-Lok† auto-locking front differential | Driving Assistance: CVT Engine Braking ECO™ / ECO™ Off / Work modes Speed Limiter
Transmission
PRO-TORQ CVT with Quick Response System (QRS), high airflow ventilation and Electronic Drive Belt Protection Extra-L / H / N / R / P
Suspension
Front Suspension
Double A-arm
Front Travel (in./cm.)
10 in. (25.4 cm)
Front Shocks
Twin tube gas charged shocks
Rear Suspension
TTA with external sway bar
Rear Travel (in./cm.)
10 in. (25.4 cm)
Rear Shocks
Twin tube gas charged shocks
Brakes
Front braking system
Dual 220 mm disc brakes with hydraulic twin-piston calipers
Rear braking system
Dual 220 mm disc brakes with hydraulic twin-piston calipers
Wheels & Tires
Wheels
14 in. cast-aluminum
Front Tire
XPS Trail Force 27 x 9/11 x 14 in.
Rear Tire
XPS Trail Force 27 x 9/11 x 14 in.
Dimensions
Overall Vehicle Size (LxWxH)
158.3 x 63.5 x 76 in. (402 x 161.2 x 193cm)
Ground Clearance
11 in. (28 cm)
Weights
Weight
Winch: 4,500 lb (2,041 kg) winch with synthetic cable
Features
Gauges
4.5 in. wide digital display
Features
XT Front bumper, Full heavy-duty HMW plastic skid plate, 2-piece full hard roof
Warranty
Warranty
Factory: 1-year BRP Limited warranty