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Can-Am Defender XT HD10 vs CFMoto UForce 1000

2027 Can-Am Defender XT HD10 vs 2025 CFMoto UForce 1000: 80 vs 79 hp, 999 cc vs 963 cc, 1870 lb dry vs 1720 lb dry, $19,799 vs $14,999. Full side-by-side specs: powertrain, drivetrain, dimensions, towing and price.

2027 Can-Am Defender XT HD10
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2027 Can-Am Defender XT HD10

999cc Inline-3 (Rotax ACE), liquid-cooled

$19,799

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2025 CFMoto UForce 1000
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2025 CFMoto UForce 1000

963cc V-twin, liquid-cooled

$14,999

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At a glance

More power80 hpvs79 hpDefender XT HD10 wins
Lower price$19,799vs$14,999UForce 1000 wins
Weight1870 lb dryvs1720 lb dryUForce 1000 wins
Bigger engine999 ccvs963 ccDefender XT HD10 wins
Ground clearance13 invs11 inDefender XT HD10 wins
Towing2,500 lbvs2,000 lbDefender XT HD10 wins

Across measured specs the Defender XT HD10 leads in 5 categories and the UForce 1000 in 2. Comparing two utility UTVs, the Defender XT HD10 uses a 999 cc inline-3 (rotax ace) with about 80 hp, while the UForce 1000 uses a 963 cc v-twin with about 79 hp. The Defender XT HD10 has the power edge (80 hp vs 79 hp). The UForce 1000 is lighter at 1720 lb (vs 1870 lb). At $14,999 the UForce 1000 is the more affordable of the two.

Full specifications

Defender XT HD10
Can-Am · 2027
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UForce 1000
CFMoto · 2025
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Engine
Displacement999 cc963 cc
Engine configurationInline-3 (Rotax ACE)V-twin
Cylinders32
CoolingLiquidLiquid
Power (approx.)80 hp79 hp
Fuel systemEFIEFI
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
TransmissionpDrive + QRS CVT (L/H/N/R/P)Automatic CVT
Drive systemSelectable 2WD/4WDSelectable 2WD/4WD
Dimensions & capacity
Seating3 seats3 seats
Dry weight1870 lb (848 kg)1720 lb (780 kg)
Overall width65 in (165.1 cm)64 in (162.6 cm)
Wheelbase85 in (215.9 cm)80.5 in (204.5 cm)
Ground clearance13 in (33 cm)11 in (27.9 cm)
Fuel capacity11.9 gal (45 L)8.7 gal (32.9 L)
Towing capacity2,500 lb (1134 kg)2,000 lb (907 kg)
Pricing
MSRP (base)$19,799$14,999
Model year20272025

Highlighted figures indicate the stronger spec in each row. Power is approximate crank output; confirm exact numbers with the manufacturer.

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