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

Specs

General Information

Manufacturer
Can-Am
Can-Am
Model Year
2026
2026
Model
Defender MAX DPS CAB HD10
Defender MAX DPS CAB HD10
Model Code
NA
NA
Color
Compass Green
Compass Green

Brakes/Wheels/Tires

Brakes

Standard

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

Brake Holding Mechanism - Standard

Standard

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

Brake Holding Mechanism - 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
160 in. (405.7 cm)
160 in. (405.7 cm)
Height
81 in. (228.7 cm)
81 in. (228.7 cm)
Width
65 in. (165.1 cm)
65 in. (165.1 cm)
Weight
Estimated Dry - 1,908 lb. (865.5 kg)
Estimated Dry - 1,908 lb. (865.5 kg)
Ground Clearance
13 in. (30.5 cm)
13 in. (30.5 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 Turf Mode / 2WD / 4WD auto-Locking QE front differential

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

Drive Train - Selectable Turf Mode / 2WD / 4WD auto-Locking QE front differential

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

Electrical

Battery
12V (30Ah)
12V (30Ah)
Alternator
Magneto - 850W
Magneto - 850W
Instrumentation

DC outlet (10A)

Type of gauge - 4.5 in. wide digital display

DC outlet (10A)

Type of gauge - 4.5 in. wide digital display

Lighting
Front lighting output 140 W, LED taillights
Front lighting output 140 W, 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 lb. ft.
69 lb. ft.
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

Front Suspension

Arched Double A-Arm with sway bar

12 in. (30.5 cm) suspension travel

Front Shocks - Twin tube gas charged shocks

Arched Double A-Arm with sway bar

12 in. (30.5 cm) suspension travel

Front Shocks - Twin tube gas charged shocks

Rear Suspension

TTA with external sway bar

12 in. (30.5 cm) suspension travel

Rear Shocks - Twin tube gas charged shocks

TTA with external sway bar

12 in. (30.5 cm) suspension travel

Rear Shocks - Twin tube gas charged shocks

Suspension
Standard
Standard
Steering

Power Steering - Dynamic Power Steering (DPS)

Steering Wheel - Tilt steering adjustment

Power Steering - Dynamic Power Steering (DPS)

Steering Wheel - Tilt steering adjustment

Seating

VERSA‑PRO bench seat with passengers’ seats flipping up, Underside hooks

Person Capacity - 6

VERSA‑PRO bench seat with passengers’ seats flipping up, Underside hooks

Person Capacity - 6

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 10.4 gal. (39.5 l)

Payload - 1,280 lb. (582 kg)

Storage - Total 10.4 gal. (39.5 l)

Payload - 1,280 lb. (582 kg)

Trunk
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 bumper, Full heavy-duty HMW plastic skid plate, Full hard roof with liner and interior dome light, Full color match front doors with locks and electric opening windows, Rear color match doors with roll down windows, Clear fix windshield with wiper / washer kit, Clear rear glass window

Cage - Profiled cage, ROPS approved

Protection - Integrated front bumper, Full heavy-duty HMW plastic skid plate, Full hard roof with liner and interior dome light, Full color match front doors with locks and electric opening windows, Rear color match doors with roll down windows, Clear fix windshield with wiper / washer kit, Clear rear glass window

Cage - Profiled cage, ROPS approved

Warranty
Factory - 1-year BRP limited
Factory - 1-year BRP limited

Features

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!

Leading Engine

  • CLASS-LEADING TORQUE, QUIETER ROTAX ENGINES: HD7, HD9 & HD10 - The HD7 Engine (52 hp / 42 lb-ft torque) is the king of the mid-cc class! The break-in period, early maintenance and frequent valve adjustments are all things of the past. The powerpack design delivers an improved riding experience, with less noise & vibration.

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!

Leading Engine

  • CLASS-LEADING TORQUE, QUIETER ROTAX ENGINES: HD7, HD9 & HD10 - The HD7 Engine (52 hp / 42 lb-ft torque) is the king of the mid-cc class! The break-in period, early maintenance and frequent valve adjustments are all things of the past. The powerpack design delivers an improved riding experience, with less noise & vibration.

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.