2026 Can-Am® Defender MAX HD9
Exterior Colors:
- Year 2026
- Make Can-Am®
- Model Defender MAX
2026 Can-Am® Defender MAX HD9
2026 Can-Am® Defender MAX HD7
DO IT ALL (AND THEN SOME).Defender MAX is well-equipped from standard to tackle your jobs. Room for 6, 4WD, 1-year warranty, and a punchy Rotax® powertrain. And it's a six-seater that doesn't compromise on turning radius.
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 syntheticcable
- VERSA-PRO bolster bench seat with reinforced XT seat skin and adjustable driver seat
- Brake holding mechanism
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
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. Steel
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)
153.4 x 63.5 x 76 in. (389.6 x 161.2 x x 193 cm)
Ground Clearance
11 in. (28 cm)
Features
Gauges
4.5 in. wide digital display
Warranty
Warranty
Factory: 1-year BRP Limited warranty