2026 Can-Am Defender HD9
2026 Can-Am Defender HD9

Specs

General Information

Manufacturer
Can-Am
Can-Am
Model Year
2026
2026
Model
Defender HD9
Defender HD9
Model Code
6WTC
6WTC
Color
Compass Green
Compass Green

Brakes/Wheels/Tires

Brakes

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

Rear - Dual 220 mm disc with hydraulic single-piston calipers

Standard

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

Rear - Dual 220 mm disc with hydraulic single-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
121 in. (307.1 cm)
121 in. (307.1 cm)
Height
76 in. (193 cm)
76 in. (193 cm)
Width
62 in. (157.5 cm)
62 in. (157.5 cm)
Weight
Estimated dry - 1,505 lb. (683 kg)
Estimated dry - 1,505 lb. (683 kg)
Ground Clearance
11 in. (28 cm)
11 in. (28 cm)
Wheelbase
83 in. (211.5 cm)
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
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 Turf Mode / 2WD / 4WD with Visco-Lok† auto-locking front differential
Drive train - 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 (18 Ah)
12V (18 Ah)
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 output 140W, LED taillights
Front output 140W, LED taillights

Engine

Engine

HD9

Type - Rotax®, V-twin

HD9

Type - Rotax®, V-twin

Cooling
Liquid
Liquid
Horsepower
65 hp
65 hp
Displacement
976 cc
976 cc
Torque
59 ft. lb.
59 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 / 10 in. (25.4 cm) travel

Front shock - Twin tube gas charged

Double A-arm / 10 in. (25.4 cm) travel

Front shock - Twin tube gas charged

Rear Suspension

TTA with external sway bar / 10 in. (25.4 cm) travel

Rear shock - Twin tube gas charged

TTA with external sway bar / 10 in. (25.4 cm) travel

Rear shock - Twin tube gas charged

Suspension
Standard
Standard
Steering
Wheel - Tilt adjustment
Wheel - Tilt adjustment
Seating

Person capacity - 3

VERSA-PRO bench seat with passengers’ seats flipping up and underside hooks

Person capacity - 3

VERSA-PRO bench seat with passengers’ seats flipping up and 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
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 3.1 gal (11.7 l)

Payload - 1,500 lb. (680 kg)

Storage - Total 3.1 gal (11.7 l)

Payload - 1,500 lb. (680 kg)

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