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2026 Can-Am Defender HD7
2026 Can-Am Defender HD7

Specs

General Information

Manufacturer
Can-Am
Can-Am
Model Year
2026
2026
Model
Defender HD7
Defender HD7
Model Code
6XTC
6XTC
Color
Compass Green
Compass Green

Brakes/Wheels/Tires

Brakes

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

Rear - Dual 220 mm disc with hydraulic single-piston calipers

Standard

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

Rear - Dual 220 mm disc with hydraulic single-piston calipers

Standard

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

Dimensions

Length
121 in. (307.1 cm)
121 in. (307.1 cm)
Height
76 in. (193 cm)
76 in. (193 cm)
Width
62 in. (157.5 cm)
62 in. (157.5 cm)
Weight
Estimated dry - 1,482 lb. (672 kg)
Estimated dry - 1,482 lb. (672 kg)
Ground Clearance
11 in. (28 cm)
11 in. (28 cm)
Wheelbase
83 in. (211.5 cm)
83 in. (211.5 cm)

Drivetrain

Transmission
pDrive primary CVT with engine braking and Electronic Drive Belt Protection L / H / N / R / P
pDrive primary CVT with engine braking and Electronic Drive Belt Protection L / H / N / R / P
Drive System
Drive train - Selectable Turf Mode / 2WD / 4WD with Visco-Lok† auto-locking front differential
Drive train - Selectable Turf Mode / 2WD / 4WD with Visco-Lok† auto-locking 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 (18 Ah)
12V (18 Ah)
Alternator
Magneto - 650W
Magneto - 650W
Instrumentation

DC outlet (10A)

Gauge - 4.5 in. wide digital display

DC outlet (10A)

Gauge - 4.5 in. wide digital display

Lighting
Front output 140W, LED taillights
Front output 140W, LED taillights

Engine

Engine

HD7

Type - Rotax® ACE (Advanced Combustion Efficiency)

HD7

Type - Rotax® ACE (Advanced Combustion Efficiency)

Cooling
Liquid
Liquid
Cylinders
Single
Single
Horsepower
52 hp
52 hp
Displacement
650 cc
650 cc
Torque
42 ft. lb.
42 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)
Fuel Capacity
10.6 gal (40 l)
10.6 gal (40 l)

Operational

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

Double A-arm / 10 in. (25.4 cm) travel

Front shock - Twin tube gas charged

Double A-arm / 10 in. (25.4 cm) travel

Front shock - Twin tube gas charged

Rear Suspension

TTA with external sway bar / 10 in. (25.4 cm) travel

Rear shock - Twin tube gas charged

TTA with external sway bar / 10 in. (25.4 cm) travel

Rear shock - Twin tube gas charged

Suspension
Standard
Standard
Steering
Wheel - Tilt adjustment
Wheel - Tilt adjustment
Seating

Person capacity - 3

VERSA-PRO bench seat with passengers’ seats flipping up and underside hooks

Person capacity - 3

VERSA-PRO bench seat with passengers’ seats flipping up and underside hooks

Other

Cargo Box Length
38 in. (96.5 cm)
38 in. (96.5 cm)
Cargo Box Height
12 in. (30.5 cm)
12 in. (30.5 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 3.1 gal (11.7 l)

Payload - 1,500 lb. (680 kg)

Storage - Total 3.1 gal (11.7 l)

Payload - 1,500 lb. (680 kg)

Towing Capacity
2,500 lb. (1,134 kg)
2,500 lb. (1,134 kg)
Hitch
Type - 2 in. receiver
Type - 2 in. receiver
Safety Features
Protection - Integrated front steel bumper, Full heavy-duty HMW plastic skid plate
Protection - Integrated front steel bumper, Full heavy-duty HMW plastic skid plate
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

Audio Roof

  • AUDIO ROOF: More than just a roof over your head - Here's the waterproof sound system available in option. Six 7.7’’ speakers with Bluetooth compatibility, multi-colored LEDs, an RMC amp and a genuine JL audio receiver to crank up your playlists when you’re out there in the fields herding or baling to the beat of your own drum. Sounds good? You bet!

Features

  • ENGINEERED FOR HEAVY WORKLOADS: Unbeatable and now more accessible than ever - Voted the Best Pure Work SSV by UTV Driver! With its heavy-duty chassis, skid plates, and reinforced frame, the Defender is powerful, trusted by farmers and ranchers alike—and now more accessible than ever!
  • COMFORT THAT OUTLASTS THE JOB: A decade of design know-how in every ride - Strap into the cushiest ride ever thanks to VERSA-PRO seating and its contoured bench seat with better bolsters for improved cab entrance and exit, a noise-reducing interior, and on some models, an HVAC system.
  • BUILT TO HANDLE DEMANDING JOBS: Consistent performance you can count on - Powered by 100 years of Rotax engine innovation, the Defender boasts industry-leading towing capacity, torque and cargo box capacity. It’s built for long hours of hard work with no complaints ever.

Leading Engine

  • CLASS-LEADING TORQUE, QUIETER ROTAX ENGINES: HD7, HD9 & HD10 - The HD7 Engine (52 hp / 42 lb-ft torque) is the king of the mid-cc class! The break-in period, early maintenance and frequent valve adjustments are all things of the past. The powerpack design delivers an improved riding experience, with less noise & vibration.

Speed limiter

  • TAME THE BEAST: You set the limits - Sometimes you just have to rein in all the power of this workhorse for seeding, crop spraying or moving cargo. With the speed limiter available on all Defenders, you're the one in control. Get ready for peak work efficiency.

Audio Roof

  • AUDIO ROOF: More than just a roof over your head - Here's the waterproof sound system available in option. Six 7.7’’ speakers with Bluetooth compatibility, multi-colored LEDs, an RMC amp and a genuine JL audio receiver to crank up your playlists when you’re out there in the fields herding or baling to the beat of your own drum. Sounds good? You bet!

Features

  • ENGINEERED FOR HEAVY WORKLOADS: Unbeatable and now more accessible than ever - Voted the Best Pure Work SSV by UTV Driver! With its heavy-duty chassis, skid plates, and reinforced frame, the Defender is powerful, trusted by farmers and ranchers alike—and now more accessible than ever!
  • COMFORT THAT OUTLASTS THE JOB: A decade of design know-how in every ride - Strap into the cushiest ride ever thanks to VERSA-PRO seating and its contoured bench seat with better bolsters for improved cab entrance and exit, a noise-reducing interior, and on some models, an HVAC system.
  • BUILT TO HANDLE DEMANDING JOBS: Consistent performance you can count on - Powered by 100 years of Rotax engine innovation, the Defender boasts industry-leading towing capacity, torque and cargo box capacity. It’s built for long hours of hard work with no complaints ever.

Leading Engine

  • CLASS-LEADING TORQUE, QUIETER ROTAX ENGINES: HD7, HD9 & HD10 - The HD7 Engine (52 hp / 42 lb-ft torque) is the king of the mid-cc class! The break-in period, early maintenance and frequent valve adjustments are all things of the past. The powerpack design delivers an improved riding experience, with less noise & vibration.

Speed limiter

  • TAME THE BEAST: You set the limits - Sometimes you just have to rein in all the power of this workhorse for seeding, crop spraying or moving cargo. With the speed limiter available on all Defenders, you're the one in control. Get ready for peak work efficiency.