The 2026 Can-Am Defender MAX XT HD9 is a rugged 6-passenger side-by-side built for work, recreation, and everything in between. Powered by a reliable 65-horsepower Rotax 976cc V-twin engine, the Defender MAX XT delivers impressive towing, hauling, and off-road capability while providing comfortable seating for the entire crew. The XT package comes factory-equipped with a 4,500-lb winch, XT front bumper, full hard roof, and heavy-duty skid plate, making it ready for demanding jobs right off the showroom floor. Engine Type: V Twin Displacement: 59.5 cu. in. (976 cc) Bore and Stroke: Bore: 3.58 in. (91 mm); Stroke: 2.42 in. (61.5 mm) Cooling: Liquid Fuel System: Gas Front Suspension: Double A-Arm Front Brakes: Dual Hydraulic Disc Front Tire: XPS Trail Force 27 x 9-14 Rear Suspension: Independent Rear Brakes: Dual Hydraulic Disc Rear Tire: XPS Trail Force 27 x 11-14 Dry Weight: 1937 lb. (879 kg.) Wheelbase: 115.5 in. (2940 mm) Front Travel: 10 in. (254 mm) Rear Travel: 10 in. (254 mm) Ground Clearance: 11 in. (280 mm) Fuel Capacity: 10.6 gal. (40 L) Box Capacity: 1000 lbs. (454 kg.) Towing Capacity: 2500 lb. (1134 kg.) Drive System: Continuously Variable (CVT) Speedometer: Standard Tachometer: Standard Odometer: Standard