2017 Can-Am Defender HD8
$10,999.00
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Year2017
MakeCan-Am
ModelDefender HD8
Product Features
Description
When we engineered the Can-Am Defender, we pulled out all the stops. We made it tough, capable and clever to excel at everything you demand of it. You'll feel the difference as soon as you sit in and pull away.
Highlights
- Heavy-duty Rotax® V-Twin engine options
- PRO-TORQ transmission
- TTA-HD rear suspension
- 12-in. (30,5 cm) steel black wheels with 26-in. (66 cm) Maxxis® tires
- VERSA-PRO bench seat
- Multifunction cargo box with sturdy tailgate
- Central skid plate
- Multifunction digital gauge
- 1-year maintenance free and easy access to key maintenance components
Engine
- Type: 50 hp, Rotax 799.9 cc, V-twin, liquid cooled
- Fuel Delivery System: Intelligent Throttle Control (iTC™) with Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)
- Transmission: PRO-TORQ transmission with Quick Response System (QRS), high airflow ventilation and Electronic Drive Belt Protection Extra-L / H / N / R / P
- Drive Train: Selectable 2WD / 4WD with Visco-Lok auto-locking front differential
- Driving Assistance: Electronic Hill Descent Control
- Power Steering: N/A
Suspensions
- Front Suspension: Double A-arm / 10 in. (25.4 cm) travel
- Front Shocks: Twin tube gas charged shocks
- Rear Suspension: TTA-HD with external sway bar / 10 in. (25.4 cm) travel
- Rear Shocks: Twin tube gas charged shocks
Brakes
- Front: Dual 220 mm ventilated disc brakes with hydraulic twin-piston calipers
- Rear: Dual 220 mm ventilated disc brakes with hydraulic single-piston calipers
Tires/Wheels
- Front Tires: Maxxis M923J 26 x 9 x 12 in. (66 x 22.9 x 30.5 cm)
- Rear Tires: Maxxis M924J 26 x 11 x 12 in. (66 x 27.9 x 30.5 cm)
- Wheels: 12-in. steel black
Dimensions/Capacities
- L x W x H: 120 x 62 x 76 in. (305 x 157.5 x 193 cm)
- Wheelbase: 83 in. (211.5 cm)
- Ground Clearance: 11 in. (28 cm)
- Estimated Dry Weight: 1,395 lb (632.7 kg)
- Cage: ROPS-approved profiled cage. Certified ISO 3471 and OSHA.
- Cargo Box Dimensions: 38 x 54.5 x 12 in. (96.5 x 138.4 x 30.5 cm)
- Cargo Box Capacity: 1,000 lb (454 kg) / California only: 600 lb (272.2 kg)
- Tailgate Load Capacity: 250 lb (113.4 kg)
- Towing Capacity: 2,000 lb (907.2 kg)
- Payload Capacity: 1,500 lb (680 kg)
- Fuel Capacity: 10.6 gal (40 L)
- Person Capacity: 3
Features
- Gauge: Multifunction Digital: Speedometer, tachometer, odometer, trip and hour meters, fuel, gear position, seat belt, diagnostics, clock, auto shut off
- Battery: 12 V (18 amp/h)
- Magneto: 650 W
- Instrumentation: Lighter type DC outlet in console (20-A)
- Lighting: 140-W lighting output from four 35-W reflectors ensuring a wide visiblity and LED tail lights
- Winch: N/A
- Seat: VERSA-PRO bench seat with passenger seats flipping up, underside hooks and contoured bench to improve entrance/exit of the cab
- Protection: Integrated front steel bumper, central skid plate
- Hitch Type: 2-in. hitch receiver
- Steering Wheel: Adjustable tilt steering
Warranty
- Factory: 6-months limited warranty
- Extended: Up to 30 months B.E.S.T. coverage
Engine
Engine Type | 50 HP, Rotax, V-twin |
Displacement | 799.9 cc |
Cooling | Liquid |
Fuel System | Intelligent Throttle Control (iTC™) with Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) |
Chassis
Front Suspension | Double A-Arm |
Front Brakes | Dual 220 mm ventilated disc brakes with hydraulic twin-piston calipers |
Front Tire | Maxxis M923J 26 x 9 x 12 in. (66 x 22.9 x 30.5 cm) |
Rear Suspension | TTA-HD with external sway bar |
Rear Brakes | Dual 220 mm ventilated disc brakes with hydraulic single-piston calipers |
Rear Tire | Maxxis M924J 26 x 11 x 12 in. (66 x 27.9 x 30.5 cm) |
Dimensions
Dry Weight | 1,395 lb. (632.7 kg) |
Wheelbase | 83 in. (211.5 cm) |
Front Travel | 10 in. (25.4 cm) |
Rear Travel | 10 in. (25.4 cm) |
Ground Clearance | 11 in. (28 cm) |
Fuel Capacity | 10.6 gal. (40 L) |
Box Capacity | 1,000 lb. (454 kg) / California only: 600 lb. (272.2 kg) |
Towing Capacity | 2,000 lb. (907.2 kg) |
Transmission
Transmission | PRO-TORQ transmission with Quick Response System (QRS), high airflow ventiltration and Electronic Drive Belt Protection Extra-L / H / N / R / P |
Drive System | Selectable 2WD / 4WD with Visco-Lok auto-locking front differential |
General
Speedometer | Standard |
Tachometer | Standard |
Odometer | Standard |
Colors | Green |
Warranty | 6-months limited warranty |
WARNING: Operating, servicing, and maintaining a passenger vehicle, an off-highway motor vehicle, or a recreational marine vessel can expose you to chemicals including engine exhaust, carbon monoxide, phthalates, and lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.To minimize exposure, avoid breathing exhaust, do
not idle the engine except as necessary, service your vehicle or vessel in a well-ventilated area and wear gloves or wash your hands frequently when servicing your vehicle or vessel. For more information go to https://www.p65warnings.ca.gov/products/passenger-vehicle and https://www.p65warnings.ca.gov/products/marine.