2026 Can-Am® Defender MAX DPS HD9 Dark Wildland Camo

TAKE THE REIGNS. Comfortable Dynamic Power Steering turns the Defender MAX DPS into a workhorse that makes your job even easier. Take those lightweight wheels and tires, adaptable storage and get it done.
Engine

52 hp / 42 lb-ft, Rotax® ACE (Advanced Combustion Efficiency) 650 cc single cylinder, liquid cooled / 65 hp / 59 lb-ft, Rotax® 976 cc, V-twin, liquid cooled / 82 hp / 69 lb-ft, Rotax® 976 cc, V-twin, liquid cooled

Seat

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

Features

Integrated front steel bumper, full heavy-duty HMW plastic skid plate

Accessories

Speed Limiter


Type 52 hp / 42 lb-ft, Rotax® ACE
(Advanced Combustion
Efficiency) 650 cc single
cylinder, liquid-cooled
65 hp / 59 lb-ft, Rotax
976 cc, V-twin, liquid-cooled
Fuel Delivery System Intelligent Throttle Control (iTC™)
with Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)
Transmission pDrive primary CVT with
engine braking and
Electronic Drive Belt
Protection
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 Train Selectable Turf Mode /
2WD / 4WD with Visco-Lok†
QE auto-locking front
differential
Selectable Turf Mode /
2WD / 4WD with Visco-Lok
auto-locking front
differential
Driving Assistance CVT engine braking
ECO™ / ECO™ Off / Work modes
Speed limiter
Power Steering Dynamic Power Steering (DPS)
SUSPENSIONS
Front Suspension Double A-arm / 10 in. (25.4 cm) suspension travel
Front Shocks Twin-tube gas charged shocks
Rear Suspension TTA with external sway bar /
10 in. (25.4 cm) suspension travel
Rear Shocks Twin-tube gas charged shocks
TIRES & WHEELS
Front / Rear Tires XPS Trail Force 27 x 9/11 x 14 in.
Wheels 14 in. cast-aluminum
BRAKES
Front Dual 220 mm disc brakes with hydraulic twin-piston calipers
Rear Dual 220 mm disc brakes with hydraulic twin-piston calipers
Brake Holding
Mechanism
N/A
DIMENSIONS &
CAPACITIES HD7 HD9
Cage Profiled cage
ROPS approved
Estimated Dry Weight 1,772 lb (803 kg) 1,807 lb (819 kg)
L x W x H 153.4 x 63.5 x 76 in. (389.6 x 161.2 x 193 cm)
Wheelbase 115.5 in. (294 cm)
Ground Clearance 11 in. (28 cm)
Cargo Box
Dimensions
38 x 54.5 x 12 in. (96.5 x 138.4 x 30.5 cm)
Cargo Box Capacity 1,000 lb (454 kg) / California only: 600 lb (272.2 kg)
Power Tilt Bed N/A
Tailgate Load Capacity 250 lb (113.4 kg)
Storage Capacity Total: 11.1 gal (42.1 L)
Towing Capacity 2,500 lb (1,134 kg)
Payload Capacity 1,700 lb (771 kg)
Fuel Capacity 10.6 gal (40 L)
Person Capacity 6
FEATURES
Gauge 4.5 in. wide digital display
Battery 12 V (18 amp/h)
Magneto 650 W
Instrumentation DC outlet (10 A)
Lighting Front lighting output 140 W
LED taillights
Winch N/A
Seat VERSA-PRO bench seat with passengers’ seats flipping up
Underside hooks
Steering Wheel Tilt steering adjustment
Protection Integrated front steel bumper
Full heavy-duty HMW plastic skid plate
Hitch Type 2 in. hitch receiver
WARRANTY & EXTENDED SERVICE
Factory Warranty 1-year BRP limited warranty
Extended Service
Terms
B.E.S.T. term available up to 48 months