UTVUtility
2025 Can-Am Defender HD7
650cc Single-cylinder (Rotax), liquid-cooled
$12,999
View full specsCan-Am Defender HD7 vs Polaris Ranger 500
2025 Can-Am Defender HD7 vs 2026 Polaris Ranger 500: 52 vs 28 hp, 650 vs 499 cc, 1465 vs 1210 lb, $12,999 vs $9,999. Full side-by-side specs: engine, drivetrain, dimensions, towing and price.
UTVUtility
2026 Polaris Ranger 500
499cc Single-cylinder, liquid-cooled
$9,999
View full specsAt a glance
More power52 hpvs28 hpDefender HD7 wins
Lower price$12,999vs$9,999Ranger 500 wins
Lighter1465 lbvs1210 lbRanger 500 wins
Bigger engine650 ccvs499 ccDefender HD7 wins
Ground clearance11 invs10 inDefender HD7 wins
Towing2,500 lbvs1,500 lbDefender HD7 wins
Across measured specs the Defender HD7 leads in 5 categoriesand the Ranger 500 in 2. Comparing two utility UTVs, the Defender HD7 runs a 650 cc single-cylinder (rotax) making about 52 hp, while the Ranger 500 uses a 499 cc single-cylinder rated near 28 hp. The Defender HD7 has the power edge (52 hp vs 28 hp). The Ranger 500 is lighter at 1210 lb (vs 1465 lb). At $9,999 the Ranger 500 is the more affordable of the two.
Full specifications
Defender HD7 Can-Am · 2025 View | Ranger 500 Polaris · 2026 View | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| Displacement | 650 cc | 499 cc |
| Engine configuration | Single-cylinder (Rotax) | Single-cylinder |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Power (approx.) | 52 hp | 28 hp |
| Fuel system | EFI | EFI |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Automatic CVT (PRO-TORQ) | Automatic CVT (PVT) |
| Drive system | 4WD | Selectable 2WD/4WD |
| Dimensions & capacity | ||
| Seating | 3 seats | 3 seats |
| Dry weight | 1465 lb (665 kg) | 1210 lb (549 kg) |
| Overall width | 62 in (157.5 cm) | 58.5 in (148.6 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 83 in (210.8 cm) | 73 in (185.4 cm) |
| Ground clearance | 11 in (27.9 cm) | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
| Fuel capacity | 10.6 gal (40.1 L) | 9.5 gal (36 L) |
| Towing capacity | 2,500 lb (1134 kg) | 1,500 lb (680 kg) |
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP (base) | $12,999 | $9,999 |
| Model year | 2025 | 2026 |
Highlighted figures indicate the stronger spec in each row. Power is approximate crank output; confirm exact numbers with the manufacturer.