Can Am Defender – The Ultimate Work Horse
For 2021, Can Am has introduced two new models to it’s Can Am Defender line up, the Can Am Defender Pro Limited and the Can Am Defender Pro Lone Star.
Both of these new Can Am Defenders come with all the standard features of the original HD 10 Defender Pros.
Standard Features Of Can Am Defender Pros:
- 82 hp – 69 lb-ft of torque
- 6’ x 4.5’ bed
- Power tilt bed
- Maxxis tires
- 14 in. (35.6 cm) cast-aluminum wheels
- 2,500 lbs of towing power
- Heavy-duty front bumpers
- Removable side panels
- Double the loading space of the standard Defender
- Industry leading payload
- Excellent storage
Rotax Engine
All of the 2021 Can Am Defenders come with a Rotax engine that delivers power, while a low sound exhaust system keeps the noise down. So, you get 82 horsepower with 69 lb-ft of torque without a lot of excess noise.
Plenty of Storage
Defenders offer plenty of storage place for both work and play. Each of these models offer a total of 100.5 gallons of total storage.
100.5 Gallons Of Storage
- Under dash: 6 gallons
- Waterproof, removeable box under passenger seat: 5.6 gallons
- Dash: 2 gallons
- Water resistant, removable toolbox: 1.7 gallons
- Armrests and cup holders: 1.6 gallons
- Lower box storage: 83.6 gallons
Comfortable Storage Seating
Cabs have contoured bench seats with built in bolsters for superior riding comfort. Bench seats flip up so you can store stuff underneath, while hooks on the underside provide additional convenient storage.
Improved Rigidity With Less Weight
Can Am has improved this generation of Defenders by making them 30% more rigid while decreasing their weight by 5%.
Can Am Defender Pro Limited
Starts@27,599
The Pro Limited’s claim to fame is the addition of HVAC – heating, ventilation, air conditioning. Its the first of its kind actually – the first long box, cab UTV with HVAC.
Who doesn’t love the idea of being able to take the chill off a cold morning when there’s work to be done. An idea who’s time has come I’d say.
Can Am Defender Pro Limited Features
- HVAC
- Lower Storage 83.6 gallons
- 4,500-lb winch
- XT front bumper
- 28 in. Maxxis Bighorn tires
- Full skid plate
- Full hard roof with liner and
- Interior dome light
- Full black doors
- Electric windows
- Position full glass tilt up windshield with wiper/washer kit
- Rear glass
- 7.6 in. digital display with keypad
- Signature LED
- Limited Trims
- Profiled cage. ROPS approved
| Model | Defender Pro Limited |
| Starts @ | 27,599 |
| Colors: | Blue |
| Engine: | HD10, 69 lb-ft, Rotax® 976 cc, V-twin, liquid cooled |
| HP | 82 HP |
| Drive: | Selectable Turf Mode / 2WD / 4WD with Visco-Lok QE auto-locking front differential |
| Transmission: | PRO-TORQ Transmission with Quick Response System (QRS), high airflow ventilation and Electronic Drive Belt Protection Extra-L / H / N / R / P |
| Suspension: | |
| Front: | Arched double A-arm with sway bar / 10" travel |
| Rear: | Arched TTA with external sway bar / 10" travel |
| Shocks | Twin tube gas charged shocks |
| Tires: | |
| Front: | Maxxis Bighorn 28 x 9 x 14 |
| Rear | Maxxis Bighorn 28 x 11 x 14 |
| Wheels: | 14" cast-aluminum |
| Ground Clearance: | 12.5" |
| Overall Dimensions (L x W x H): | 159.7" x 65" x 79.5" |
| Payload Capacity: | 1,360 lb |
| Towing Capacity: | 2,500 lb |
| Gas Capacity: | 10.6 gallons |
| Person Capacity: | 3 |
Can Am Defender Pro Lone Star
Starts@21,599
The Lone Star’s claim to fame is it’s bold new styling including exclusive trims.
But looks isn’t all that the Lone Star has to offer. Not only does it come standard with everything buyers have come to expect from the Defender, it also has plenty of performance upgrades.
Increased ground clearance with 1650 lbs of payload capacity mean the Lone Star is built to get stuff done.
Can Am Defender Pro Lone Star Features
- Lower Storage 83.6 gallons
- 4,500-lb winch
- Heavy-duty front steel bumper
- 28 in. Maxxis Bighorn tires
- 13” ground clearance
- Full hard roof
- Full skid plate
- Aluminum rock sliders
- 7.6 in. digital display with keypad
- Signature LED
- Lone Star trims
- Profiled cage. ROPS approved
| Model | Defender Pro Lone Star |
| Starts @ | 21,599 |
| Colors: | Black |
| Engine: | HD10, 69 lb-ft, Rotax® 976 cc, V-twin, liquid cooled |
| HP | 82 HP |
| Drive: | Selectable Turf Mode / 2WD / 4WD with Visco-Lok QE auto-locking front differential |
| Transmission: | PRO-TORQ Transmission with Quick Response System (QRS), high airflow ventilation and Electronic Drive Belt Protection Extra-L / H / N / R / P |
| Suspension: | |
| Front: | Arched double A-arm with sway bar / 10" travel |
| Rear: | Arched TTA with external sway bar / 10" travel |
| Shocks | Twin tube gas charged shocks |
| Tires: | |
| Front: | Maxxis Bighorn 28 x 9 x 14 |
| Rear | Maxxis Bighorn 28 x 11 x 14 |
| Wheels: | 14" cast-aluminum |
| Ground Clearance: | 13" |
| Overall Dimensions (L x W x H): | 160.6" x 65" x 80" |
| Payload Capacity: | 1,650 lb |
| Towing Capacity: | 2,500 lb |
| Gas Capacity: | 10.6 gallons |
| Person Capacity: | 3 |
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