Model Feature Comparison | 2026 Can-Am Defender XT HD9 and 2026 Can-Am Defender XT HD9

Manufacturer

Can-Am

Model Year

2026

Model

Defender XT HD9

Model Code

8FTK

Color

Dark Wildland Camo

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

Brake Holding Mechanism

Standard

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

Brake Holding Mechanism

Standard

Wheels

14 in. cast-aluminum

Tires

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

Length

125.7 in. (319.4 cm)

Height

78 in. (198.1 cm)

Width

62 in. (157.5 cm)

Weight

Estimated dry - 1,632 lb. (740.5 kg)

Ground Clearance

11 in. (28 cm)

Wheelbase

83 in. (211.5 cm)

Transmission

HD9: PRO-TORQ CVT with Quick Response System (QRS), high airflow ventilation and Electronic Drive Belt Protection Extra-L / H / N / R / P

Drive System

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

Drive

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

Battery

12V (30 A/h)

Alternator

Magneto - 650W

Instrumentation

Gauge - 4.5 in. wide digital display

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

Lighting

Front output 140W LED taillights

Engine

Rotax®

Cooling

Liquid

Cylinders

V-twin

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)

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’ flipping up

Adjustable driver’s, underside hooks, reinforced XT skin

Person capacity - 3

VERSA-PRO bolster bench with passengers’ flipping up

Adjustable driver’s, underside hooks, reinforced XT skin

Additional Colors

Stealth Black

Dusty Navy

Dark Wildland Camo

Stealth Black

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)

Capacity

Tailgate Load - 250 lb. (113.4 kg)

Storage - Total: 16.2 gal. (61.3 l)

Payload - 1,500 lb. (680 kg)

Tailgate Load - 250 lb. (113.4 kg)

Storage - Total: 16.2 gal. (61.3 l)

Payload - 1,500 lb. (680 kg)

Towing Capacity

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

2,500 lb. (1,134 kg)

Hitch

Type - 2 in. receiver

Safety Features

Protection - XT front bumper

Full heavy‑duty HMW plastic skid plate

Full hard roof

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

2026 Can-Am Defender XT HD9

2026 Can-Am Defender XT HD9

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