2026 Can-Am Defender PRO XT
2026 Can-Am Defender PRO XT

Specs

General Information

Manufacturer
Can-Am
Can-Am
Model Year
2026
2026
Model
Defender PRO XT
Defender PRO XT
Model Code
6ETB
6ETB
Color
Stealth Black
Stealth Black

Brakes/Wheels/Tires

Brakes

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

Standard

Brake Holding Mechanism

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

Standard

Brake Holding Mechanism

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
159.7 in. (405.7 cm)
159.7 in. (405.7 cm)
Height
80 in. (203.3 cm)
80 in. (203.3 cm)
Width
64 in. (162.5 cm)
64 in. (162.5 cm)
Ground Clearance
13 in. (33 cm)
13 in. (33 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
Selectable Turf Mode / 2WD / 4WD auto-Locking QE front differential
Selectable Turf Mode / 2WD / 4WD auto-Locking QE front differential
Drive
Driving Assistance - CVT Engine Braking ECO™ / ECO™ Off / Work modes Speed Limiter
Driving Assistance - CVT Engine Braking ECO™ / ECO™ Off / Work modes Speed Limiter

Electrical

Battery
12V (30Ah)
12V (30Ah)
Alternator
Magneto - 650W
Magneto - 650W
Instrumentation

DC outlet (10A), USB port (10A) x 2

Gauge - 4.5 in. wide digital display

DC outlet (10A), USB port (10A) x 2

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 ft. lb.
69 ft. lb.
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)

Operational

Frame
Cage - Profiled cage ROPS approved
Cage - Profiled cage ROPS approved
Front Suspension

Arched Double A-Arm

Travel - 11 in. (27.9 cm)

Front shocks - Twin tube gas charged

Arched Double A-Arm

Travel - 11 in. (27.9 cm)

Front shocks - Twin tube gas charged

Rear Suspension

Arched TTA with external sway bar

Travel - 11 in. (27.9 cm)

Rear shocks - Twin tube gas charged

Arched TTA with external sway bar

Travel - 11 in. (27.9 cm)

Rear shocks - Twin tube gas charged

Suspension
Standard
Standard
Steering

Dynamic Power Steering (DPS™)

Wheel - Tilt adjustment

Power Tilt Bed - Hydraulic power tilt bed

Dynamic Power Steering (DPS™)

Wheel - Tilt adjustment

Power Tilt Bed - Hydraulic power tilt bed

Seating

Person capacity - 3

VERSA-PRO bolster bench seats with passenger seats flipping up, adjustable driver seat, underside hooks, reinforced XT seat skin

Person capacity - 3

VERSA-PRO bolster bench seats with passenger seats flipping up, adjustable driver seat, underside hooks, reinforced XT seat skin

Other

Cargo Box Length
72 in. (180.3 cm)
72 in. (180.3 cm)
Cargo Box Height
10 in. (25.4 cm)
10 in. (25.4 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 100.5 gal (380.4 l)

Payload - 1,570 lb. (712 kg)

Storage - Total 100.5 gal (380.4 l)

Payload - 1,570 lb. (712 kg)

Towing Capacity

2,500 lb. (1134 kg)

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

2,500 lb. (1134 kg)

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

Hitch
2 in. receiver
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

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