Can-Am · Sport Side-by-Side · 2026

2026 Can-Am Defender MAX XT

976cc HD9. 4,500 lb winch. Built for the job.

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

What you get

The Defender MAX XT runs a 976cc HD9 with a 4,500 lb winch and synthetic cable for serious hauling. You get 11 inches of ground clearance, a full hard roof, and heavy-duty skid plate protection on rough terrain. Dual 220 mm disc brakes front and rear handle the load. The PRO-TORQ CVT shifts power to 2WD or 4WD with Visco-Lok, plus selectable Work mode keeps engine braking dialed in. Moon Motorsports stocks the Defender MAX XT in Monticello. See dealer for pricing.

Full specifications

ENGINE

EngineHD9
Engine displacement976

DIMENSIONS & CAPACITIES

L x W x H158.3 x 63.5 x 76 in. (402 x 161.2 x 193cm)
Ground Clearance11 in. (28 cm)
Gauge4.5 in. wide digital display
Winch4,500 lb (2,041 kg) winch with synthetic cable
ProtectionXT Front bumper, Full heavy-duty HMW plastic skid plate, 2-piece full hard roof
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 twin-piston calipers
BrakesStandard
Front SuspensionDouble 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

TransmissionPRO-TORQ CVT with Quick Response System (QRS), high airflow ventilation and Electronic Drive Belt Protection Extra-L / H / N / R / P
Drive TrainSelectable Turf Mode / 2WD / 4WD with Visco-Lok† auto-locking front differential
Driving AssistanceCVT Engine Braking ECOâ„¢ / ECOâ„¢ Off / Work modes Speed Limiter
Front TiresXPS Trail Force 27 x 9/11 x 14 in.
Rear TiresXPS Trail Force 27 x 9/11 x 14 in.

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