ID # 17806537

Can-Am Defender HD8

Overview
DO IT ALL. The toughest, most capable Can-Am ever—exceptional work abilities & adaptible to any use at a price too good to pass up.
Specifications
Model
Defender
Category Name
UTV - Side x Side
Year
2021
Manufacturer
Can-Am
Seat
VERSA-PRO bench seat with passenger seats flipping up, underside hooks and contoured bench to improve entrance/exit of the cab
Type
50 hp / 50 lb-ft , Rotax® 799.9 cc, V-twin, liquid cooled
Engine
HD8
Wheels
12 in. (30.5 cm) steel
Battery
12-V (18 amp/h)
Dry Weight
1,459.5 lb (662 kg)
Rear Tires
Maxxis Bighorn 2.0† 27 x 11 x 12 in. (68.6 x 27.9 x 30.5 cm)
Front Tires
Maxxis Bighorn 2.0† 27 x 9 x 12 in. (68.6 x 22.9 x 30.5 cm)
Rear Brakes
Dual 220 mm ventilated disc brakes with hydraulic single-piston calipers
Front Brakes
Dual 220 mm ventilated disc brakes with hydraulic twin-piston calipers
Transmission
PRO-TORQ Transmission with Quick Response System (QRS), high airflow ventilation and Electronic Drive Belt Protection, Extra-L / H / N / R / P
Fuel Capacity
10.6 gal (40 L)
Rear Suspension
TTA with external sway bar / 10 in. (25.4 cm) travel
Front Suspension
Double A-arm / 10 in. (25.4 cm) travel
Ground Clearance
11 in. (28 cm)
Engine Displacement
799
Fuel Delivery System
Intelligent Throttle Control (iTC™) with Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)
features
Can Am Defender HD8 SEASON PROOF
The industry’s first CAB HVAC with long box.
Want to experience chills? Use the automatic climate control or dial in Heating, Ventilation, or Air Conditioning to keep the cabin exactly how you like it in any weather. Now available on the Defender PRO platform.
Can Am Defender HD8REFINED
More rigid, less weighty.

This generation of Defender has 30% more rigidity and is 5% lighter. It's the tough, relible and clever vehicle that will help you to accomplish everything you need to get done in your working day.
Can Am Defender HD8 GRIP WITH SIX
Capable beyond question.
Confidently tow up to 3,000-lbs off-road with capability that only comes from 6x6 traction and a versatile 6 x 4.5 ft dump bed.
Can Am Defender HD8 DEEP CAPABILITY
No one should apologize for doing a better job.
The Defender X mr: 15-in of clearance, a Smart-Lok™ front differential with MUD mode, and up to 6 seats. Just add mud.

Can Am Defender HD8 Leading Engine Technology
Powerful Rotax engine lineup
Defender delivers a better, quieter ride and up to 82 horsepower and a class-leading 69 lb-ft of torque. And despite all this power, our low sound exhaust system provides a smooth, low-intensity sound. Your ears will thank you.

Can Am Defender HD8 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 and HD10 Defender can tow up to 2,500 lbs (1134 kg). Defender 6x6 boasts an industry-leading 3,000 lbs (1360 kg) towing rating.

Can Am Defender HD8 No Compromise Storage
Leading payload capacity and storage space
Keep your tools safe with our removable toolbox. Enjoy dash & under dash storage, and removable, waterproof under passenger seat storage for clothing, Bed and roof racks provide a payload capacity of up to 1, 750 lb (793.8 kg) on selected packages.
Can Am Defender HD8 Bench seat with bolsters
Bench seat comfort for the long haul
Support for people & all of their stuff: newly contoured seats, better side bolsters, reinforced seat trim and styling, and adjustible driver's seat. All with a flip-up bench, underseat storage and underside hooks. Choose between our 3 and 6-seaters.

Can Am Defender HD8 Truly Useful Displays
7.6-in digital display with keypad
Everything you need to control the perfect ride. Our 7.6 in. wide digital display option provides vehicle information and control at your glovetips for an enhanced driving experience. Smart!

Can Am Defender HD8 Innovative Suspension Setup
Heavy Duty arched A-Arm / arched TTA suspension
Arched double A-Arm front suspension and Arched TTA rear suspension on HD10 models give better stability, a surefooted response, and improved strength with up to a full 11 in. of suspension travel on specific models.

Can Am Defender HD8 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 and HD10 models provides improved cooling and electronic belt protection for more durability.

Can Am Defender HD8 Equipped for anything
Integrated pass-through storage
Exclusive full-width under bed storage for cargo, gear, tools, and more. That's in addition to removable side panels, a dump mechanism, and 100% more loading space than the Defender. Enjoy gimmick-free practicality that's ready to haul with strength and space to spare.

Can Am Defender HD8 HVAC
No sweat: Available climate control
Use the industry-first automatic mode for fresh set-and-forget performance, or dial in Heating, Ventilation, or Air Conditioning modes to keep the cabin temperature exactly how you like it in any weather.

Can Am Defender HD8 Hydraulic Power Tilt Bed
Unload at the push of a button
We're making it easier for working, loading, and unloading at the limit of what's possible. Now featuring a power tilt bed, dump any load at the push of a button. Also available as an accessory for Defender models.

Can Am Defender HD8
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 a

Can Am Defender HD8 Brake holding mechanism
Manual parking brake
To ensure the Defender stays put no matter the incline, load, or terrain, a manual parking brake is now available. Can be added as an accessory on most Defender models.

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 and 4 x 4 indicator, front and rear diff lock indicators, diagnostics, clock, battery voltage, engine temperature

Magneto: 650-W

Instrumentation : Lighter type DC outlet in console (20-A)

Lighting : 140 W lighting output from four 35-W reflectors ensuring a wide visiblity and LED tail lights

Steering Wheel : Adjustable tilt steering

Protection : Integrated front steel bumper, HMWPE central skid plate

Hitch Type : 2-in hitch receiver

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