2020 Can-Am® Defender DPS™ HD8

2020 Can-Am® Defender DPS™ HD8

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  • Year 2020
  • Make Can-Am®
  • Model Defender DPS™
2020 Can-Am® Defender DPS™ HD8

2020 Can-Am® Defender DPS™ HD8

2020 Can-Am® Defender DPS™ HD8

CONTROL AT YOUR COMMAND

TAKE THE REIGNS. Dynamic Power Steering (DPS) makes for a workhorse that drives well at every turn. Fill the adaptable storage, engage 4WD, & drive the best without stretching your wallet.

Features may include:
  • Less noise, vibration, harshness
GET COMFORTABLE

Driving and working with your side-by-side vehicle shouldn't be a chore—that's why Defender is engineered to be the most refined work vehicle in every respect. From its improved insulation to thicker firewall, redesigned exhaust, and CVT cover, Defender lets its work speak for itself.

  • DYNAMIC POWER STEERING
STEERING YOU RIGHT

Dynamic Power Steering (DPS) is tuned for utility while returning renowned Can-Am responsiveness for recreational riding. DPS improves steering feel in slow-speed working situations and in more technical terrain. It's also designed to offer less assistance at high speeds and more assistance at low speeds.

  • Your choice of 82, 50 or 38-horsepower
HEAVY-DUTY ROTAX V-TWIN ENGINES

The Defender offers three very capable true-work powerplant options. The 82-hp Rotax HD10 V-Twin is specifically tuned for serious work but also offers industry leading 69 lb-ft torque and peak torque at lower RPM for optimal delivery for recreational use. The work-focused Rotax HD8 V-Twin delivers 50 hp and 50 lb-ft torque for tough tasks. To simply get the job done, meet your new yardstick; the new Defender HD5 single cylinder Rotax engine delivering 38-hp. The Defender is now the sharpest tool in the shed.

  • Most rigid Can-Am frame
JOBSITE-READY POWER

The HD8 and HD10 Defender can pull at the top of their class with a 2,500-lbs (1,134 kg) towing capacity and 1,500 lb (680 kg) payload assuring to complete the most difficult tasks with ease.

  • Durable PRO-TORQ CVT transmission and selectable 4WD
4WD THAT GOES THE DISTANCE

Get in & get working: the PRO-TORQ transmission with Quick Response System (QRS), revised ventilation and electronic belt protection ensure long-lived performance. Selectable Turf Mode / 2WD / 4WD with Visco-Lok† QE auto-locking front differential allows you put the power down on any terrain. Traditional P / R / N / H / Extra-Low* shift pattern for ease of use. Standard on HD8 and HD10 models.

  • Heavy-duty rear suspension
SUPPORTING ROLE

The spec sheet is one thing: reality is another. That's why the Defender HD10 has a revised suspension with front arched double A-Arms and rear arched TTA with sway bar that handles & hauls at higher grounds with confidence—no matter the load.

  • VERSA-PRO BENCH SEAT
PICK-UP INSPIRED SEATING

The VERSA-PRO Bench Seat is engineered as a 40/20/40 bench seat, inspired by modern pick-up trucks. It can comfortably accommodate three adults and features “profiled” corners to improve entrance / exit of the cab as well as a sturdy vinyl cover for improved wear resistance. The passenger seats, complete with integrated hooks on their underside, also can be flipped up to improve onboard storage. Can-Am designers also added a foldable central console and armrest with two cup holders to allow more space in the cab.

  • Open dash with removable toolbox and under-dash storage
STORAGE WHERE IT COUNTS

The open dash design features a handy removable and water-resistant 1.7 gal (6.3 L) toolbox, an industry exclusive, to allow users to carefully carry tools and supplies their need in an organized manner. In addition, it includes 6 gal (23 L) of under dash storage with an enclosed pocket, perfect for stowing small essentials. All in all, the Defender proposes a total of 10.4 gal. (39.5 L) of storage solutions.

Engine

Engine Type Rotax® V-twin
Engine Power 50 hp / 50 lb-ft
Displacement 799.9 cc
Cooling System Liquid Cooled
Fuel System Intelligent Throttle Control (iTC™) with Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)

Battery

Battery 12 V (18 amp/h)

Drivetrain

Drivetrain Selectable Turf Mode / 2WD / 4WD with Visco-Lok QE auto-locking front differential | Driving Assistance: Electronic Hill Descent Control ECO™ / ECO™ Off / Work modes
Transmission PRO-TORQ transmission with Quick Response System (QRS), high airflow ventilation and Electronic Drive Belt Protection Extra-L / H / N / R / P
Steering Power: Dynamic Power Steering (DPS)

Suspension

Front Suspension Double A-arm
Front Travel (in./cm.) 10 in. (25.4 cm)
Front Shocks Twin tube gas charged shocks
Rear Suspension TTA with external sway bar
Rear Travel (in./cm.) 10 in. (25.4 cm)
Rear Shocks Twin tube gas charged shocks

Brakes

Front braking system Dual 220 mm ventilated disc brakes with hydraulic twin-piston calipers
Rear braking system Dual 220 mm ventilated disc brakes with hydraulic single-piston calipers

Wheels & Tires

Front Tire Maxxis Bighorn 2.0 27 x 9 x 14 in. (68.6 x 22.9 x 35.6 cm)
Rear Tire Maxxis Bighorn 2.0 27 x 11 x 14 in. (68.6 x 27.9 x 35.6 cm)
Wheels 14-in. (35.6 cm) cast-aluminum | Steering: Adjustable tilt steering

Dimensions

Overall Vehicle Size (LxWxH) 121 x 62 x 76 in. (307.1 x 157.5 x 193 cm)
Wheelbase 83 in. (211.5 cm)
Ground Clearance 11 in. (28 cm)
Dimensions Cargo box: 38 x 54.5 x 12 in. (96.5 x 138.4 x 30.5 cm)

Capacities

Seating Capacity 3
Storage Capacity Total: 10.4 gal (39.5 L) | Under dash: 6 gal (22.8 L) | Dash: 1.8 gal (6.9 L) | Water-resistant and removable toolbox: 1.7 gal (6.3 L) | Armrests and cup holders: 0.9 gal (3.5 L)
Towing Capacity 2,500 lb (1134 kg)
Payload Capacity 1,500 lb (680 kg)
Fuel Capacity 10.6 gal (40 L)
Cargo Capacity Box: 1,000 lb (454 kg) | California only: 600 lb (272.2 kg)
Load Capacity, Land Tailgate: 250 lb (113.4 kg)

Weights

Dry Weight Estimated: 1,521.2 lb (690 kg)

Features

Instrumentation Lighter type DC outlet in console (20-A)
Seat Type VERSA-PRO bench seat with passenger seats flipping up, underside hooks and contoured bench to improve entrance/exit of the cab
Cage Type Profiled cage ROPS approved
Protection Plan Integrated front steel bumper, HMWPE central skid plate
Hitch/Type 2-in. hitch receiver
Magneto 650 W

Lights and Safety

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

Electric

Gauges 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

Warranty

Warranty Factory: 1-year limited warranty | Extended: Up to 30 months B.E.S.T. coverage

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