2020 Can-Am® Defender XT™ CAB HD8

2020 Can-Am® Utility-Vehicle Defender XT™ CAB Defender XT™ CAB

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Year 2020
Make Can-Am®
Model Defender XT™ CAB

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Year 2020
Manufacturer Can-Am®
Model Name Defender XT™ CAB
Trim Name HD8
Generic Type (Primary) Side by Side
Engine Type Rotax® V-twin
Engine Power 50 hp / 50 lb-tq
Displacement 799.9 cc
Cooling System Liquid cooled
Fuel System Intelligent Throttle Control (iTC™) with Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)

FORECAST GETTING IT DONE

COMPLETELY COVERED. All-weather cab, factory-installed winch, and everything else needed for a true 4-season, futureproof workhorse.

Features may include:

FULL CAB ENCLOSURE

ALL-SEASON COMFORT

Starting with a tilt-up windshield and wiper kit, doors with electric opening windows in front and hinged window opening in the front, and ending with a useful sliding rear window.

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.

ROTAX HD8 OR HD10 V-TWIN

HEAVY-DUTY ROTAX ENGINES

The Defender XT CAB package offers two 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.

Most rigid Can-Am frame

JOBSITE-READY POWER

Leading 2,500-lbs (1,134 kg) towing capacity, 1,500 lb (680 kg) payload, and a 4,500-lb (2,041 kg) winch with roller fairlead, assuring to complete the most difficult tasks with ease.

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.

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.

Advanced VERSA-PRO bench seats

SERIOUSLY VERSATILE SEATS

The XT package VERSA-PRO bench seat includes a reinforced seat cover with thicker vinyl and a special material finish to be both more durable and attractive. The Defender vehicles’ high-quality seat cover is designed to endure everyday use on the farm, job site and trail.It's also adjustable, with a 3 in (8 cm) adjustable driver’s seat (forward/backward) for added comfort and better ingress/egress.

Engine

Engine Type Rotax® V-twin

Engine Power 50 hp / 50 lb-tq

Displacement 799.9 cc

Cooling System Liquid cooled

Fuel System Intelligent Throttle Control (iTC™) with Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)

Battery

Battery 12 V (30 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 Arched double A-arm with sway bar

Front Travel (in./cm.) 10 in. (25.4 cm)

Front Shocks Twin tube gas charged shocks

Rear Suspension Arched TTA with external sway bar

Rear Travel (in./cm.) 10 in. (25.4 cm)

Rear Shocks Twin tube gas charged shocks

Brakes

Brake System Type Brake holding mechanism

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) 122.2 x 65 x 79 in. (310.5 x 165.1 x 200.6 cm)

Wheelbase 83 in. (211.5 cm)

Ground Clearance 12 in. (30.5 cm)

Dimensions Cargo box: 38 x 54.5 x 12 in. (96.5 x 138.4 x 30.5 cm)

Capacities

Seating Capacity 3

Towing Capacity 2,500 lb (1134 kg)

Payload Capacity 1,200 lb (544 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

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

Dry Weight Estimated: 1,863 lb (845 kg)

Features

Instrumentation Lighter type DC outlets in the console (20-A) and two USB port in the dash storage

Cage Type Profiled cage ROPS approved

Protection Plan XT front bumper, HMWPE full skid plate, full hard roof with liner and interior dome light, full black doors with electric opening windows, 3-position full glass tilt up windshield with wiper/washer kit, rear glass

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