The 2018 Can-Am Defender XT CAB HD10 is a premium utility side-by-side featuring a 72-hp 976cc Rotax V-twin engine, PRO-TORQ transmission, and a fully enclosed cab with heater, wiper, and hard roof. It includes a 4,500-lb winch, arched A-arms, and 27-in. Maxxis Bighorn 2.0 tires, optimized for comfort and capability in all conditions.

Engine & Drivetrain

Engine: 976cc Rotax V-twin, liquid-cooled, 4-stroke

Horsepower: 72 hp

Fuel System: Intelligent Throttle Control (iTC™) with EFI

Transmission: PRO-TORQ CVT with Quick Response System (QRS) and Electronic Drive Belt Protection

Driveline: Selectable 4X2 / 4X4 with Visco-Lok QE auto-locking front diff

Driving Modes: ECO / Work / Normal

Suspension & Steering

Steering: Dynamic Power Steering (DPS™)

Front Suspension: Double A-arm with arched A-arms and sway bar (10 in. travel)

Rear Suspension: TTA-HD with external sway bar (10 in. travel)

Shocks: Twin tube gas-charged shocks

Dimensions & Capacities

Dry Weight: 1,844 lbs

Ground Clearance: 11 inches

Wheelbase: 83 inches

Fuel Capacity: 10.6 gallons

Towing Capacity: 2,000 lbs

Payload Capacity: 1,200 lbs

Cargo Bed Capacity: 1,000 lbs (600 lbs in CA)

XT CAB Features

Cab: Full hard roof, glass windshield with wiper/washer, full doors with electric windows (front), sliding rear glass

Climate Control: Factory-installed heater/ventilation system

Winch: 4,500-lb (2,041 kg) winch with roller fairlead

Wheels/Tires: 14-in. cast-aluminum wheels with 27-in. Maxxis Bighorn 2.0 tires