2021 Can-Am® Defender MAX HD8

2021 Can-am® Defender MAX HD8

The perfect work platform is here—the rock at your side through thick and thin.

Industry leading storage space with a 4.5x6 ft bed and the torque to go big.

Get into a new defender for less than you may think.

• CAPABLE BEYOND QUESTION.

Confidently tow up to 3,000-lbs off-road with capability that only comes from 6x6 traction and a versatile 4.5x6 foot dump bed.

Features may include:

• POWERFUL ROTAX ENGINE LINEUP

Defender delivers a better, quieter ride— up to 82 horsepower and a class-leading 69 lb-ft of torque. Hardworking Rotax HD10, HD8 and HD5 engines are the perfect mix of fun & function.

• 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).

• 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.

• 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.

• 4.5 / 7.6-IN DIGITAL DISPLAY WITH KEYPAD

Everything you need to control for the perfect ride. The 4.5 and 7.6 in. wide digital display options are readable in all conditions, with vehicle information and controls at your glovetips.

• HEAVY DUTY ARCHED A-ARM / ARCHED TTA SUSPENSION

Redesigned Double arched 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.

• 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.

• REMOVABLE SIDE PANELS

Exclusive removable side panels, dump mechanism, and 100% more loading space than the Defender give the Defender Pro multi-functional performance that is gimmick-free and ready to haul with serious strength.