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2025 Can-Am Defender HD10
976cc V-twin (Rotax), liquid-cooled
$16,999
View full specsCan-Am Defender HD10 vs Can-Am Defender XT HD10
2025 Can-Am Defender HD10 vs 2027 Can-Am Defender XT HD10: 82 vs 80 hp, 976 cc vs 999 cc, 1620 lb dry vs 1870 lb dry, $16,999 vs $19,799. Full side-by-side specs: powertrain, drivetrain, dimensions, towing and price.
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2027 Can-Am Defender XT HD10
999cc Inline-3 (Rotax ACE), liquid-cooled
$19,799
View full specsAt a glance
More power82 hpvs80 hpDefender HD10 wins
Lower price$16,999vs$19,799Defender HD10 wins
Weight1620 lb dryvs1870 lb dryDefender HD10 wins
Bigger engine976 ccvs999 ccDefender XT HD10 wins
Ground clearance15 invs13 inDefender HD10 wins
Towing2,500 lbvs2,500 lbTie
Across measured specs the Defender HD10 leads in 4 categories and the Defender XT HD10 in 2. Comparing two utility UTVs, the Defender HD10 uses a 976 cc v-twin (rotax) with about 82 hp, while the Defender XT HD10 uses a 999 cc inline-3 (rotax ace) with about 80 hp. The Defender HD10 has the power edge (82 hp vs 80 hp). The Defender HD10 is lighter at 1620 lb (vs 1870 lb). At $16,999 the Defender HD10 is the more affordable of the two.
Full specifications
Defender HD10 Can-Am · 2025 View | Defender XT HD10 Can-Am · 2027 View | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| Displacement | 976 cc | 999 cc |
| Engine configuration | V-twin (Rotax) | Inline-3 (Rotax ACE) |
| Cylinders | 2 | 3 |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Power (approx.) | 82 hp | 80 hp |
| Fuel system | EFI | EFI |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Automatic CVT (PRO-TORQ) | pDrive + QRS CVT (L/H/N/R/P) |
| Drive system | 4WD | Selectable 2WD/4WD |
| Dimensions & capacity | ||
| Seating | 3 seats | 3 seats |
| Dry weight | 1620 lb (735 kg) | 1870 lb (848 kg) |
| Overall width | 62 in (157.5 cm) | 65 in (165.1 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 83 in (210.8 cm) | 85 in (215.9 cm) |
| Ground clearance | 15 in (38.1 cm) | 13 in (33 cm) |
| Fuel capacity | 10 gal (37.9 L) | 11.9 gal (45 L) |
| Towing capacity | 2,500 lb (1134 kg) | 2,500 lb (1134 kg) |
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP (base) | $16,999 | $19,799 |
| Model year | 2025 | 2027 |
Highlighted figures indicate the stronger spec in each row. Power is approximate crank output; confirm exact numbers with the manufacturer.