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2027 Can-Am Defender XT HD10
999cc Inline-3 (Rotax ACE), liquid-cooled
$19,799
View full specsCan-Am Defender XT HD10 vs CFMoto UForce U10 Pro Highland
2027 Can-Am Defender XT HD10 vs 2026 CFMoto UForce U10 Pro Highland: 80 vs 88 hp, 999 cc vs 998 cc, 1870 lb dry vs 1949 lb dry, $19,799 vs $24,499. Full side-by-side specs: powertrain, drivetrain, dimensions, towing and price.
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2026 CFMoto UForce U10 Pro Highland
998cc Inline-three (DOHC, 12-valve), liquid-cooled
$24,499
View full specsAt a glance
More power80 hpvs88 hpUForce U10 Pro Highland wins
Lower price$19,799vs$24,499Defender XT HD10 wins
Weight1870 lb dryvs1949 lb dryDefender XT HD10 wins
Bigger engine999 ccvs998 ccDefender XT HD10 wins
Ground clearance13 invs13 inTie
Towing2,500 lbvs2,500 lbTie
Across measured specs the Defender XT HD10 leads in 4 categories and the UForce U10 Pro Highland in 1. Comparing two utility UTVs, the Defender XT HD10 uses a 999 cc inline-3 (rotax ace) with about 80 hp, while the UForce U10 Pro Highland uses a 998 cc inline-three (dohc, 12-valve) with about 88 hp. The UForce U10 Pro Highland has the power edge (88 hp vs 80 hp). The Defender XT HD10 is lighter at 1870 lb (vs 1949 lb). At $19,799 the Defender XT HD10 is the more affordable of the two.
Full specifications
Defender XT HD10 Can-Am · 2027 View | UForce U10 Pro Highland CFMoto · 2026 View | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| Displacement | 999 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine configuration | Inline-3 (Rotax ACE) | Inline-three (DOHC, 12-valve) |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Power (approx.) | 80 hp | 88 hp |
| Fuel system | EFI | EFI |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | pDrive + QRS CVT (L/H/N/R/P) | OmniDrive automatic CVT (P/R/N/H/L) |
| Drive system | Selectable 2WD/4WD | Selectable 2WD/4WD |
| Dimensions & capacity | ||
| Seating | 3 seats | 3 seats |
| Dry weight | 1870 lb (848 kg) | 1949 lb (884 kg) |
| Overall width | 65 in (165.1 cm) | 64 in (162.6 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 85 in (215.9 cm) | 81.1 in (206 cm) |
| Ground clearance | 13 in (33 cm) | 13 in (33 cm) |
| Fuel capacity | 11.9 gal (45 L) | 11.8 gal (44.7 L) |
| Towing capacity | 2,500 lb (1134 kg) | 2,500 lb (1134 kg) |
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP (base) | $19,799 | $24,499 |
| Model year | 2027 | 2026 |
Highlighted figures indicate the stronger spec in each row. Power is approximate crank output; confirm exact numbers with the manufacturer.