2026 Can-Am Defender MAX DPS HD10
2026 Can-Am Defender MAX DPS HD10

Specs

General Information

Manufacturer
Can-Am
Can-Am
Model Year
2026
2026
Model
Defender MAX DPS HD10
Defender MAX DPS HD10
Model Code
8LTG
8LTG
Color
Compass Green
Compass Green

Brakes/Wheels/Tires

Brakes

Front / Rear - Dual 220 mm disc with hydraulic twin-piston calipers

Standard

Front / Rear - Dual 220 mm disc with hydraulic twin-piston calipers

Standard

Wheels
14 in. cast-aluminum
14 in. cast-aluminum
Tires
Front / Rear - XPS Trail King 27 x 9 / 11 x 14 in.
Front / Rear - XPS Trail King 27 x 9 / 11 x 14 in.

Dimensions

Length
153.4 in. (389.6 cm)
153.4 in. (389.6 cm)
Height
77.5 in. (196.9 cm)
77.5 in. (196.9 cm)
Width
64 in. (162.5 cm)
64 in. (162.5 cm)
Ground Clearance
13 in. (33 cm)
13 in. (33 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
PRO-TORQ CVT with Quick Response System (QRS), high airflow ventilation and Electronic Drive Belt Protection Extra-L / H / N / R / P
Drive System
Selectable Turf Mode / 2WD / 4WD auto-Locking front differential
Selectable Turf Mode / 2WD / 4WD auto-Locking front differential
Drive
Driving Assistance - CVT Engine Braking ECO™ / ECO™ Off / Work modes Speed Limiter
Driving Assistance - CVT Engine Braking ECO™ / ECO™ Off / Work modes Speed Limiter

Electrical

Instrumentation
Gauge - 4.5 in. wide digital display
Gauge - 4.5 in. wide digital display

Engine

Engine

HD10

Type - Rotax®, V-twin

HD10

Type - Rotax®, V-twin

Cooling
Liquid
Liquid
Horsepower
82 hp
82 hp
Displacement
976 cc
976 cc
Torque
69 ft. lb.
69 ft. lb.

Operational

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
Standard
Steering
Dynamic Power Steering (DPS)
Dynamic Power Steering (DPS)
Seating

Person capacity - 6

VERSA-PRO bench seat with passenger seats flipping up, underside hooks

Person capacity - 6

VERSA-PRO bench seat with passenger seats flipping up, underside hooks

Other

Safety Features
Protection - Integrated front steel bumper, Full heavy-duty HMW plastic skid plate
Protection - Integrated front steel bumper, Full heavy-duty HMW plastic skid plate
Warranty
1-year BRP Limited
1-year BRP Limited

Features