2025 Can-Am Defender MAX XT Top Features and Specs were built for the job.
The Defender MAX XT rolls off the factory floor ready to tackle any task, featuring smart upgrades like adaptable storage and lightweight wheels and tires for enhanced performance.
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2025 Can-Am Defender MAX XT Package Highlights:
HD9 and HD10 Engine Variations | Brake-holding mechanism | VERSA-PRO bolster bench seat with reinforced XT seat skin and adjustable driver seat | 4,500 lb winch | XT front bumper | Full hard roof | HMWPE full skid plate | (HD10) 64 in. wide with arched A-arm | (HD10) 27 in. XPS Trail King tires
2025 Can-Am Defender MAX XT Top Features:
Robust Engine Choices: Comes with HD9 and HD10 engines, delivering up to 82 horsepower and 69 lb-ft of torque for reliable performance.
Superior Suspension: Arched double A-arm front suspension and TTA rear suspension provide 11 inches of travel, ensuring a smoother, more controlled ride.
Enhanced Comfort: Features VERSA-PRO bolster bench seats with durable XT seat skin and an adjustable driver seat for extra convenience.
Rugged Protection: Outfitted with a full hard roof, XT front bumper, and HMWPE full skid plate to handle tough terrain with ease.
Utility Upgrades: Equipped with a 4,500-lb winch, dynamic power steering (DPS), and intelligent throttle control (iTC™) with EFI for smarter handling.
Heavy-Duty Hauling: Carries up to 1,000 lbs in the cargo box and tows up to 2,500 lbs, making it perfect for demanding tasks.
2025 Can-Am Defender MAX XT Highlighted Specs:
ENGINES HD9/HD10
Engine Type: (HD9) 65 hp / 59 lb-ft , Rotax® 976 cc, V-twin, liquid-cooled; (HD10) 82 hp / 69 lb-ft, Rotax® 976 cc, V-twin, liquid-cooled
Fuel Delivery System: Intelligent Throttle Control (iTC™) with Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)
Transmission: PRO-TORQ CVT with Quick Response System (QRS), high-airflow ventilation and Electronic Drive Belt Protection Extra-L / H / N / R / P
Drive Train: (HD9) Selectable Turf Mode / 2WD / 4WD with Visco-Lok† auto‑locking front differential; (HD10) Selectable Turf Mode / 2WD / 4WD auto‑locking front differential
Driving Assistance: CVT engine braking ECO™ / ECO™ Off / Work modes | Speed limiter
Power Steering: Dynamic Power Steering (DPS™)
SUSPENSIONS
Front Suspension: (HD9) Double A-arm / 10 in. suspension travel; (HD10) Arched double A-arm / 11 in. suspension travel
Front Shocks: Twin tube gas-charged shocks
Rear Suspension: (HD9) TTA with external sway bar / 10 in. suspension travel; (HD10) Arched TTA with external sway bar / 11 in. suspension travel
Rear Shocks: Twin tube gas-charged shocks
TIRES & WHEELS
Front / Rear Tires: (HD9) XPS Trail Force 27 x 9/11 x 14 in.; (HD10) XPS Trail King 27 x 9/11 x 14 in.
Wheels: 14 in. cast aluminum
BRAKES
Front: Dual 220 mm disc brakes with hydraulic twin-piston calipers
Rear: Dual 220 mm disc brakes with hydraulic twin-piston calipers | Brake-holding mechanism
DIMENSIONS & CAPACITIES
Cage: Profiled cage, ROPS approved
Estimated Dry Weight: (HD9) 1,902 lb; (HD10) 1,928 lb
L x W x H: (HD9) 158.3 x 63.5 x 76 in.; (HD10) 158.3 x 64 x 79.5 in.
Wheelbase: 115.5 in.
Ground Clearance: (HD9) 11 in.; (HD10) 13 in.
Cargo Box Dimensions: 38 x 54.5 x 12 in.
Cargo Box Capacity: 1,000 lb / California only: 600 lb
Tailgate Load Capacity: 250 lb
Storage Capacity Total: 16.9 gal
Towing Capacity: 2,500 lb
Payload Capacity: 1,700 lb
Fuel Capacity: 10.6 gal
Person Capacity: 6
FEATURES
Gauge: 4.5 in. wide digital display
Battery: 12 V (30 A h)
Magneto: 650 W
Instrumentation: DC outlet (10 A) | USB port (10 A) x 2
Lighting: Front lighting output 140 W | LED tail lights
Winch: 4,500 lb winch with roller fairlead
Seat: VERSA-PRO bolster bench seats with passenger seats flipping up | Adjustable driver seat | underside hooks | reinforced XT seat skin
Steering Wheel: Adjustable tilt steering
Protection: XT front bumper | HMWPE full skid plate | 2-piece full hard roof
Hitch Type: 2 in. hitch receiver
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