2026 Can-Am Defender MAX HD7
2026 Can-Am Defender MAX HD7

Specs

General Information

Manufacturer
Can-Am
Can-Am
Model Year
2026
2026
Model
Defender MAX HD7
Defender MAX HD7
Model Code
8ZTD
8ZTD
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. Steel
14 in. Steel
Tires
Front / Rear - XPS Trail Force 27 x 9 / 11 x 14 in.
Front / Rear - XPS Trail Force 27 x 9 / 11 x 14 in.

Dimensions

Length
153.4 in. (389.6 cm)
153.4 in. (389.6 cm)
Height
76 in. (193 cm)
76 in. (193 cm)
Width
63.5 in. (161.2 cm)
63.5 in. (161.2 cm)
Weight
Estimated dry - 1,757 lb. (797 kg)
Estimated dry - 1,757 lb. (797 kg)
Ground Clearance
11 in. (28 cm)
11 in. (28 cm)
Wheelbase
115.5 in. (294 cm)
115.5 in. (294 cm)

Drivetrain

Transmission
pDrive primary CVT with engine braking and Electronic Drive Belt Protection L / H / N / R / P
pDrive primary CVT with engine braking and Electronic Drive Belt Protection L / H / N / R / P
Drive System
Selectable Turf Mode / 2WD / 4WD with Visco-Lok† auto-locking front differential
Selectable Turf Mode / 2WD / 4WD with Visco-Lok† 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

Battery
12V (18Ah)
12V (18Ah)
Alternator
Magneto - 650W
Magneto - 650W
Instrumentation

DC outlet (10A)

Gauge - 4.5 in. wide digital display

DC outlet (10A)

Gauge - 4.5 in. wide digital display

Lighting
Front lighting output 140W LED tail lights
Front lighting output 140W LED tail lights

Engine

Engine

HD7

Type - Rotax® ACE (Advanced Combustion Efficiency)

HD7

Type - Rotax® ACE (Advanced Combustion Efficiency)

Cooling
Liquid
Liquid
Cylinders
Single
Single
Horsepower
52 hp
52 hp
Displacement
650 cc
650 cc
Torque
42 ft. lb.
42 ft. lb.
Fuel System
Fuel delivery system - Intelligent Throttle Control (iTC™) with Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)
Fuel delivery system - Intelligent Throttle Control (iTC™) with Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)
Fuel Capacity
10.6 gal. (40 l)
10.6 gal. (40 l)

Operational

Frame
Cage - Profiled cage ROPS approved
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
Standard
Steering
Wheel - Adjustable tilt
Wheel - Adjustable tilt
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

Cargo Box Length
38 in. (96.5 cm)
38 in. (96.5 cm)
Cargo Box Height
12 in. (30.5 cm)
12 in. (30.5 cm)
Cargo Box Width
54.5 in. (138.4 cm)
54.5 in. (138.4 cm)
Cargo Box Capacity
1,000 lb. (454 kg)
1,000 lb. (454 kg)
Load Capacity
Tailgate - 250 lb. (113.4 kg)
Tailgate - 250 lb. (113.4 kg)
Capacity

Storage Total - 3.1 gal. (11.7 l)

Payload - 1,700 lb. (771 kg)

Storage Total - 3.1 gal. (11.7 l)

Payload - 1,700 lb. (771 kg)

Towing Capacity
2,500 lb. (1,134 kg)
2,500 lb. (1,134 kg)
Hitch
2 in. receiver
2 in. receiver
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

Factory - 1-year BRP Limited

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

Factory - 1-year BRP Limited

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

Features