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2026 Can-Am Defender DPS HD9 in Stratford, Wisconsin — 2026 Can-Am Defender DPS HD9

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General Information

Manufacturer

Can-Am

Model Year

2026

Model

Defender DPS HD9

Model Code

8ETG

Color

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. cast-aluminum

Tires

Front / Rear - XPS Trail Force 27 x 9 / 11 x 14 in.

Dimensions

Length

121 in. (307.1 cm)

Height

76 in. (193 cm)

Width

62 in. (157.5 cm)

Weight

Estimated dry - 1,567 lb. (710 kg)

Ground Clearance

11 in. (28 cm)

Wheelbase

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

Drive System

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

Electrical

Battery

12V (18 Ah)

Alternator

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

Engine

HD9

Type - Rotax®, V‑twin

HD9

Type - Rotax®, V‑twin

Cooling

Liquid

Horsepower

65 hp

Displacement

976 cc

Torque

59 ft. lb.

Fuel System

Fuel delivery system - Intelligent Throttle Control (iTC™) with Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)

Fuel Capacity

10.6 gal (40 l)

Operational

Frame

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

Steering

Dynamic Power Steering (DPS)

Wheel - Tilt adjustment

Dynamic Power Steering (DPS)

Wheel - Tilt adjustment

Seating

Person capacity - 3

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

Person capacity - 3

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

Other

Additional Colors

Compass Green

Stealth Black

Dark Wildland Camo

Compass Green

Stealth Black

Dark Wildland Camo

Cargo Box Length

38 in. (96.5 cm)

Cargo Box Height

12 in. (30.5 cm)

Cargo Box Width

54.5 in. (138.4 cm)

Cargo Box Capacity

600 lb. (272.2 kg)

Load Capacity

Tailgate - 250 lb. (113.4 kg)

Capacity

Storage - Total 10.4 gal (39.5 l)

Payload - 1,500 lb. (680 kg)

Storage - Total 10.4 gal (39.5 l)

Payload - 1,500 lb. (680 kg)

Towing Capacity

2,500 lb. (1,134 kg)

Hitch

Type - 2 in. receiver

Safety Features

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

ENGINEERED FOR HEAVY WORKLOADS: Unbeatable and now more accessible than ever - Voted the Best Pure Work SSV by UTV Driver! With its heavy-duty chassis, skid plates, and reinforced frame, the Defender is powerful, trusted by farmers and ranchers alike—and now more accessible than ever!
COMFORT THAT OUTLASTS THE JOB: A decade of design know-how in every ride - Strap into the cushiest ride ever thanks to VERSA-PRO seating and its contoured bench seat with better bolsters for improved cab entrance and exit, a noise-reducing interior, and on some models, an HVAC system.
BUILT TO HANDLE DEMANDING JOBS: Consistent performance you can count on - Powered by 100 years of Rotax engine innovation, the Defender boasts industry-leading towing capacity, torque and cargo box capacity. It’s built for long hours of hard work with no complaints ever.

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.

Features

ENGINEERED FOR HEAVY WORKLOADS: Unbeatable and now more accessible than ever - Voted the Best Pure Work SSV by UTV Driver! With its heavy-duty chassis, skid plates, and reinforced frame, the Defender is powerful, trusted by farmers and ranchers alike—and now more accessible than ever!
COMFORT THAT OUTLASTS THE JOB: A decade of design know-how in every ride - Strap into the cushiest ride ever thanks to VERSA-PRO seating and its contoured bench seat with better bolsters for improved cab entrance and exit, a noise-reducing interior, and on some models, an HVAC system.
BUILT TO HANDLE DEMANDING JOBS: Consistent performance you can count on - Powered by 100 years of Rotax engine innovation, the Defender boasts industry-leading towing capacity, torque and cargo box capacity. It’s built for long hours of hard work with no complaints ever.

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.

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2026 Can-Am Defender DPS HD9

2026 Can-Am Defender DPS HD9

General Information

Brakes/Wheels/Tires

Dimensions

Drivetrain

Electrical

Engine

Operational

Other

Features

Speed limiter

Features

Speed limiter

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