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2021 Can-Am Defender MAX HD8
DO IT ALL (AND THEN SOME).
Defender MAX is well-equipped from standard to tackle your jobs, with room for 6, 4WD, 1-year warranty, and a capable Rotax® powertrain.
Cargo Box Versatility
- CARGO BOX VERSATILITY: Benefit from 4 x steel anchors / tie down points, 4 x 5 gallon (18.9 L) pail recesses, 14 x LinQ quick attach, 1 x 3 and plywood separators and bed extender ready, Sturdy removable tailgate allowing for 250 lb capacity, 4 integrated cup recesses and aruler in tailgate.
Hauling & Towing
- INDUSTRY-LEADING TOWING CAPACITY: With engines, chassis, driving assistance work mode, and suspension all matched to work harder than any other side-by-side, the HD8 Defender can tow up to 2,500 lbs (1134 kg).
No Compromise Storage
- LEADING PAYLOAD CAPACITY AND STORAGE SPACE: Starting at a dashboard with removable toolbox, storage space, and moving through to up to 1, 750 lb (793.8 kg) payload capacity on selected packages—it's obvious the Defender will just get. it. done.
Reliability That Works
- ENHANCED FRAME & RIGIDITY: Our engineers pulled out all the stops and revised the Defender’s frame to be lighter where it could be—with more rigid for unsurpassed strength while carrying heavy payload off-road.
Torque on Demand
- PRO-TORQ CVT TRANSMISSION AND ON-THE-FLY 4WD: Selectable Turf Mode / 2WD / 4WD with Visco-Lok† QE auto-locking front differential puts the power down on any terrain. The PRO-TORQ CVT on HD8 models provides improved cooling and electronic belt protection for more durability.
Truly Useful Displays
- 4.5 IN DIGITAL DISPLAY WITH KEYPAD: Everything you need to control for the perfect ride. The 4.5 in. wide digital display options are readable in all conditions, with vehicle information and controls at your glovetips.
General Information
Brakes/Wheels/Tires
Brakes
Front / Rear - Dual 220 mm ventilated disc with hydraulic twin-piston calipers
Wheels
14 in. (35.6 cm) cast-aluminum
Tires
Maxxis Bighorn 2.0
Front - 27 x 9 x 14 in. (68.6 x 22.9 x 35.6 cm)
Rear - 27 x 11 x 14 in. (68.6 x 27.9 x 35.6 cm)
Dimensions
Length
153.4 in. (389.6 cm)
Width
63.5 in. (161.2 cm)
Weight
Dry - 1,715.2 lb. (778 kg)
Ground Clearance
11 in. (28 cm)
Wheelbase
115.5 in. (294 cm)
Drivetrain
Transmission
PRO-TORQ Transmission with Quick Response System (QRS), high airflow ventilation and Electronic Drive Belt Protection, Extra-L / H / N / R / P
Drive System
Selectable Turf Mode / 2WD / 4WD with Visco-Lok† auto-locking front differential
Assistance - Electronic Hill Descent Control ECO™ / ECO™ Off / Work modes
Electrical
Alternator
Magneto - 650W
Instrumentation
Gauge - 4.5 in. (11.4 cm) wide digital display: Speedometer, tachometer, odometer, trip and hour meters, fuel, gear position, ECO / ECO Off / Work modes, seat belt, diagnostics, clock, battery voltage, engine temperature
Lighter type DC outlet in console (20A)
Lighting
140W lighting output from four 35W reflectors ensuring a wide visiblity and LED tail lights
Engine
Horsepower
50 hp (50 lb. ft.)
Fuel System
Intelligent Throttle Control (iTC™) with Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)
Fuel Capacity
10.6 gal. (40 l)
Operational
Frame
Cage - ROPS approved, Profiled
Front Suspension
Double A-arm / 10 in. (25.4 cm) travel
Shocks - Twin tube gas charged
Rear Suspension
TTA with external sway bar / 10 in. (25.4 cm) travel
Shocks - Twin tube gas charged
Steering
Wheel - Adjustable Tilt
Seating
6 Person capacity
Dual VERSA-PRO bench seats with passenger seats flipping up, underside hooks and contoured bench to improve entrance / exit of the cab
Other
Cargo Box Length
38 in. (96.5 cm)
Cargo Box Height
12 in. (30.5 cm)
Cargo Box Width
54.5 in. (138.4 cm)
Cargo Box Capacity
600 lb. (272.2 kg)
Load Capacity
Tailgate - 250 lb. (113.4 kg)
Capacity
Payload - 1,750 lb. (793.8 kg)
Total - 3.1 gal. (11.7 l)
Under dash (enclosed pocket) - 0.4 gal. (1.3 l)
Dash - 1.8 gal. (6.9 l)
Armrests and cup holders - 0.9 gal. (3.5 l)
Towing Capacity
2,500 lb. (1134 kg)
Safety Features
Integrated front steel bumper, HMWPE central skid plate
Warranty
Factory - 1 year BRP limited
Extended - B.E.S.T. terms available for up to 30 months