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2026 Can-Am Defender XT HD7 in Stratford, Wisconsin — 2026 Can-Am Defender XT HD7

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General Information

Manufacturer

Can-Am

Model Year

2026

Model

Defender XT HD7

Model Code

7ETC

Color

Dusty Navy

Brakes/Wheels/Tires

Brakes

Front - Dual 8.66 in. (220 mm) disc with hydraulic twin-piston calipers

Rear - Dual 8.66 in. (220 mm) disc with hydraulic single-piston calipers

Standard

Brake Holding Mechanism

Front - Dual 8.66 in. (220 mm) disc with hydraulic twin-piston calipers

Rear - Dual 8.66 in. (220 mm) disc with hydraulic single-piston calipers

Standard

Brake Holding Mechanism

Wheels

14 in. cast-aluminum

Tires

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

Dimensions

Length

125.7 in. (319.4 cm)

Height

78 in. (198.1 cm)

Width

62 in. (157.5 cm)

Weight

Estimated dry - 1,603 lb. (729 kg)

Ground Clearance

11 in. (28 cm)

Wheelbase

83 in. (211.5 cm)

Drivetrain

Transmission

pDrive primary CVT with engine braking and Electronic Drive Belt Protection L / H / N / R / P

Drive System

Drivetrain - Selectable Turf Mode / 2WD / 4WD with Visco-Lok† QE auto-locking front differential

Drive

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

Electrical

Battery

12V (30 A / h)

Alternator

Magneto - 650W

Instrumentation

DC outlet (10 A)

USB port (10 A) x 2

Gauge - 4.5 in. wide digital display

DC outlet (10 A)

USB port (10 A) x 2

Gauge - 4.5 in. wide digital display

Lighting

Front output 140W LED taillights

Engine

Rotax® ACE (Advanced Combustion Efficiency)

Cooling

Liquid

Cylinders

Single

Horsepower

52 hp

Displacement

650 cc

Torque

42 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

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

Steering

Power - Dynamic Power Steering (DPS)

Wheel - Tilt steering adjustment

Power - Dynamic Power Steering (DPS)

Wheel - Tilt steering adjustment

Seating

Person capacity - 3

VERSA-PRO bolster bench with passengers’ seats flipping up Adjustable driver’s seat, underside hooks, reinforced XT skin

Person capacity - 3

VERSA-PRO bolster bench with passengers’ seats flipping up Adjustable driver’s seat, underside hooks, reinforced XT skin

Other

Additional Colors

Dusty Navy

Dark Wildland Camo

Dusty Navy

Dark Wildland Camo

Cargo Box Capacity

1,000 lb. (454 kg)

Cargo Box

Dimensions - 38 x 54.5 x 12 in. (96.5 x 138.4 x 30.5 cm)

Load Capacity

Tailgate - 250 lb. (113.4 kg)

Capacity

Storage - Total: 16.2 gal. (61.3 l)

Payload - 1,500 lb. (680 kg)

Storage - Total: 16.2 gal. (61.3 l)

Payload - 1,500 lb. (680 kg)

Towing Capacity

2,500 lb. (1,134 kg)

Winch - 4,500 lb. (2,041 kg) winch with synthetic cable

2,500 lb. (1,134 kg)

Winch - 4,500 lb. (2,041 kg) winch with synthetic cable

Hitch

Type - 2 in. receiver

Safety Features

Protection - XT Front bumper Full heavy-duty HMW plastic skid plate Full hard roof

Warranty

Factory - 1-year BRP Limited warranty

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

Factory - 1-year BRP Limited warranty

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.

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.

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.

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.

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2026 Can-Am Defender XT HD7

2026 Can-Am Defender XT HD7

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Speed Limiter

Features

Leading Engine

Speed Limiter

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