UTVUtility
2025 Can-Am Defender HD10
976cc V-twin (Rotax), liquid-cooled
$16,999
View full specsCan-Am Defender HD10 vs Polaris Ranger 1000
2025 Can-Am Defender HD10 vs 2027 Polaris Ranger 1000: 82 vs 61 hp, 976 cc vs 999 cc, 1620 lb dry vs 1487 lb dry, $16,999 vs $14,499. Full side-by-side specs: powertrain, drivetrain, dimensions, towing and price.
UTVUtility
2027 Polaris Ranger 1000
999cc Parallel-twin (ProStar SOHC), liquid-cooled
$14,499
View full specsAt a glance
More power82 hpvs61 hpDefender HD10 wins
Lower price$16,999vs$14,499Ranger 1000 wins
Weight1620 lb dryvs1487 lb dryRanger 1000 wins
Bigger engine976 ccvs999 ccRanger 1000 wins
Ground clearance15 invs12 inDefender HD10 wins
Towing2,500 lbvs2,500 lbTie
Across measured specs the Defender HD10 leads in 2 categories and the Ranger 1000 in 4. Comparing two utility UTVs, the Defender HD10 uses a 976 cc v-twin (rotax) with about 82 hp, while the Ranger 1000 uses a 999 cc parallel-twin (prostar sohc) with about 61 hp. The Defender HD10 has the power edge (82 hp vs 61 hp). The Ranger 1000 is lighter at 1487 lb (vs 1620 lb). At $14,499 the Ranger 1000 is the more affordable of the two.
Full specifications
Defender HD10 Can-Am · 2025 View | Ranger 1000 Polaris · 2027 View | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| Displacement | 976 cc | 999 cc |
| Engine configuration | V-twin (Rotax) | Parallel-twin (ProStar SOHC) |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Power (approx.) | 82 hp | 61 hp |
| Fuel system | EFI | EFI |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Automatic CVT (PRO-TORQ) | Gen 2 Automatic PVT (H/L/N/R/P) |
| Drive system | 4WD | AWD |
| Dimensions & capacity | ||
| Seating | 3 seats | 3 seats |
| Dry weight | 1620 lb (735 kg) | 1487 lb (674 kg) |
| Overall width | 62 in (157.5 cm) | 62.5 in (158.8 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 83 in (210.8 cm) | 81 in (205.7 cm) |
| Ground clearance | 15 in (38.1 cm) | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
| Fuel capacity | 10 gal (37.9 L) | 11.35 gal (43 L) |
| Towing capacity | 2,500 lb (1134 kg) | 2,500 lb (1134 kg) |
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP (base) | $16,999 | $14,499 |
| Model year | 2025 | 2027 |
Highlighted figures indicate the stronger spec in each row. Power is approximate crank output; confirm exact numbers with the manufacturer.