Can-Am · Sport Side-by-Side · 2026

2026 Can-Am Defender DPS

976cc utility. Built for work.

2026 Can-Am Defender DPS sport side-by-side from Can-Am, right-side studio view

What you get

The HD9 and HD10 run a 976cc engine with PRO-TORQ CVT and selectable 4WD. Ground clearance hits 13 inches on the HD10, and both models pack dual 220mm disc brakes front and rear with gas-charged shocks on all four corners. Steel bumper and full skid plate protect the undercarriage on job sites. Moon Motorsports stocks the Defender DPS lineup in Monticello. See dealer for pricing.

Full specifications

ENGINE

EngineHD9 HD7 HD10
Engine displacement976 650

DIMENSIONS & CAPACITIES

L x W x HHD7-HD9: 121 x 62 x 76 in. (307.1 x 157.5 x 193 cm) HD10: 121 x 64 x 78 in. (307.1 x 162.5 x 198.1 cm)
Ground ClearanceHD7-HD9: 11 in. (28 cm) HD10: 13 in. (33 cm)
Gauge4.5 in. wide digital display
WinchN/A
ProtectionIntegrated front steel bumper, Full heavy-duty HMW plastic skid plate
Type of gauge4.5 in. wide digital display

SUSPENSION & BRAKES

FrontDual 220 mm disc brakes with hydraulic twin-piston calipers
RearDual 220 mm disc brakes with hydraulic single-piston calipers
BrakesStandard
Front SuspensionDouble A-arm / 10 in. (25.4 cm) suspension travel Double A-arm / 10 in. (25.4 cm) suspension travel
Front ShocksTwin tube gas charged shocks
Rear SuspensionTTA with external sway bar / 10 in. (25.4 cm) suspension travel
Rear ShocksTwin tube gas charged shocks

DRIVETRAIN

TransmissionHD9-HD10: PRO-TORQ CVT with Quick Response System (QRS), high airflow ventilation and Electronic Drive Belt Protection Extra-L / H / N / R / P HD7: pDrive primary CVT with engine braking and Electronic Drive Belt Protection L / H / N / R / P
Drive TrainHD9: Selectable Turf Mode / 2WD / 4WD with Visco-Lok† auto-locking front differential HD7: Selectable Turf Mode / 2WD / 4WD with Visco-Lok† QE auto-locking front differential HD10: Selectable Turf Mode / 2WD / 4WD auto-Locking front differential
Driving AssistanceCVT Engine Braking ECOâ„¢ / ECOâ„¢ Off / Work modes Speed Limiter
Front TiresHD7-HD9: XPS Trail Force 27 x 9/11 x 14 in. HD10: XPS Trail King 27 x 9/11 x 14 in.
Rear TiresHD7-HD9: XPS Trail Force 27 x 9/11 x 14 in. HD10: XPS Trail King 27 x 9/11 x 14 in.

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Moon Motorsports · 3613 Chelsea Rd, Monticello, MN 55362

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