2026 Can-Am Defender 6x6 XT
2026 Can-Am Defender 6x6 XT

Specs

General Information

Manufacturer
Can-Am
Can-Am
Model Year
2026
2026
Model
Defender 6x6 XT
Defender 6x6 XT
Model Code
NA
NA
Color
Stealth Black
Stealth Black

Brakes/Wheels/Tires

Brakes

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

Standard

Brake Holding Mechanism

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

Standard

Brake Holding Mechanism

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
159.7 in. (405.7 cm)
159.7 in. (405.7 cm)
Height
80 in. (203.3 cm)
80 in. (203.3 cm)
Width
64 in. (162.5 cm)
64 in. (162.5 cm)
Weight
Estimated dry - 2,077 lb. (942 kg)
Estimated dry - 2,077 lb. (942 kg)
Ground Clearance
13 in. (33 cm)
13 in. (33 cm)
Wheelbase
115.5 in. (294 cm)
115.5 in. (294 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
Drive train - Selectable 4WD / 6WD auto-Locking QE front differential
Drive train - Selectable 4WD / 6WD auto-Locking QE 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 (30 Ah)
12V (30 Ah)
Alternator
Magneto - 650W
Magneto - 650W
Instrumentation

DC outlet (10A), USB port (10A) x 2

Gauge - 4.5 in. wide digital display

DC outlet (10A), USB port (10A) x 2

Gauge - 4.5 in. wide digital display

Lighting
Front output 140W, LED taillights
Front output 140W, LED taillights

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.
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

Arched Double A-Arm / 11 in. (27.9 cm) travel

Front shocks - Twin tube gas charged

Arched Double A-Arm / 11 in. (27.9 cm) travel

Front shocks - Twin tube gas charged

Rear Suspension

Arched TTA with external sway bar / 11 in. (27.9 cm) travel

Rear shock - Twin tube gas charged

Arched TTA with external sway bar / 11 in. (27.9 cm) travel

Rear shock - Twin tube gas charged

Suspension
Standard
Standard
Steering

Dynamic Power Steering (DPS™)

Wheel - Tilt adjustment

Dynamic Power Steering (DPS™)

Wheel - Tilt adjustment

Seating

Person capacity - 3

VERSA-PRO bolster bench seats with passenger seats flipping up, adjustable driver seat, underside hooks, reinforced XT seat skin

Person capacity - 3

VERSA-PRO bolster bench seats with passenger seats flipping up, adjustable driver seat, underside hooks, reinforced XT seat skin

Other

Cargo Box Length
72 in. (180.3 cm)
72 in. (180.3 cm)
Cargo Box Height
10 in. (25.4 cm)
10 in. (25.4 cm)
Cargo Box Width
54.5 in. (138.4 cm)
54.5 in. (138.4 cm)
Cargo Box Capacity
600 lb. (272.2 kg)
600 lb. (272.2 kg)
Load Capacity
Tailgate - 250 lb. (113.4 kg)
Tailgate - 250 lb. (113.4 kg)
Capacity

Storage - Total 16.9 gal (63.9 l)

Payload - 1,570 lb. (712 kg)

Storage - Total 16.9 gal (63.9 l)

Payload - 1,570 lb. (712 kg)

Towing Capacity
Winch - 4,500 lb. (2,041 kg) winch with synthetic cable
Winch - 4,500 lb. (2,041 kg) winch with synthetic cable
Hitch
Type - 2 in. receiver
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

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