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2026 Can-Am Defender XT HD9 in Columbia, Missouri — 2026 Can-Am Defender XT HD9

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General Information

Manufacturer

Can-Am

Model Year

2026

Model

Defender XT HD9

Model Code

8FTG

Color

Dusty Navy

Brakes/Wheels/Tires

Brakes

Front - Dual 8.66 in. (220 mm) disc with hydraulic twin-piston calipers

Rear - Dual 8.66 in. (220 mm) disc with hydraulic single-piston calipers

Brake Holding Mechanism

Standard

Front - Dual 8.66 in. (220 mm) disc with hydraulic twin-piston calipers

Rear - Dual 8.66 in. (220 mm) disc with hydraulic single-piston calipers

Brake Holding Mechanism

Standard

Wheels

14 in. cast-aluminum

Tires

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

Dimensions

Length

125.7 in. (319.4 cm)

Height

78 in. (198.1 cm)

Width

62 in. (157.5 cm)

Weight

Estimated dry - 1,632 lb. (740.5 kg)

Ground Clearance

11 in. (28 cm)

Wheelbase

83 in. (211.5 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

Drivetrain - Selectable Turf Mode / 2WD / 4WD with Visco-Lok† auto-locking front differential

Drive

Assistance - CVT Engine Braking ECO™ / ECO™ Off / Work modes Speed Limiter

Electrical

Battery

12V (30 A/h)

Alternator

Magneto - 650W

Instrumentation

Gauge - 4.5 in. wide digital display

DC outlet (10 A)

USB port (10 A) x 2

Gauge - 4.5 in. wide digital display

DC outlet (10 A)

USB port (10 A) x 2

Lighting

Front output 140W LED taillights

Engine

Rotax®

Cooling

Liquid

Cylinders

V-twin

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

Power - Dynamic Power Steering (DPS)

Wheel - Tilt steering adjustment

Power - Dynamic Power Steering (DPS)

Wheel - Tilt steering adjustment

Seating

Person capacity - 3

VERSA-PRO bolster bench with passengers’ flipping up

Adjustable driver’s, underside hooks, reinforced XT skin

Person capacity - 3

VERSA-PRO bolster bench with passengers’ flipping up

Adjustable driver’s, underside hooks, reinforced XT skin

Other

Additional Colors

Stealth Black

Dusty Navy

Dark Wildland Camo

Stealth Black

Dusty Navy

Dark Wildland Camo

Cargo Box Capacity

1,000 lb. (454 kg)

Cargo Box

Dimensions - 38 x 54.5 x 12 in. (96.5 x 138.4 x 30.5 cm)

Capacity

Tailgate Load - 250 lb. (113.4 kg)

Storage - Total: 16.2 gal. (61.3 l)

Payload - 1,500 lb. (680 kg)

Tailgate Load - 250 lb. (113.4 kg)

Storage - Total: 16.2 gal. (61.3 l)

Payload - 1,500 lb. (680 kg)

Towing Capacity

Winch - 4,500 lb (2,041 kg) winch with synthetic cable

2,500 lb. (1,134 kg)

Winch - 4,500 lb (2,041 kg) winch with synthetic cable

2,500 lb. (1,134 kg)

Hitch

Type - 2 in. receiver

Safety Features

Protection - XT front bumper

Full heavy‑duty HMW plastic skid plate

Full hard roof

Protection - XT front bumper

Full heavy‑duty HMW plastic skid plate

Full hard roof

Warranty

Factory - 1-year BRP Limited warranty

Extended service terms - B.E.S.T. term available up to 30 months

Factory - 1-year BRP Limited warranty

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 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 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 XT HD9

2026 Can-Am Defender XT HD9

General Information

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Drivetrain

Electrical

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Operational

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Audio Roof

Features

Speed Limiter

Audio Roof

Features

Speed Limiter

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