2017 Can-Am Defender XT™ HD8
$15,699.00
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Year2017
MakeCan-Am
ModelDefender XT™ HD8
Product Features
Description
Equipped with many factory-installed accessories including 27-in (68.6 cm) Maxxis Bighorn 2.0 tires, 14-in (35.6 cm) wheels, Dynamic Power Steering, roof and much more.
Highlights
- Heavy-duty Rotax V-Twin engine options
- PRO-TORQ transmission
- Dynamic Power Steering (DPS™)
- Lockable rear differential and Visco-Lok® QE auto-locking front differential
- TTA-HD rear suspension
- 14-in. (35.6 cm) black cast-aluminum wheels with 27-in. (68.6 cm) Maxxis Bighorn 2.0® tires
- ECO™ / Work / Normal driving modes
- 16.2 gal (61.3 L) of storage capacity including a 1.7-gal (6.3 L) water-resistant toolbox and a 5.6-gal (21 L) waterproof under passenger seat storage box
- VERSA-PRO bench seat with reinforced XT seat skin and adjustable driver seat
- Multifunction cargo box with sturdy tailgate
- 4,500-lb (2,014 kg) winch
- Full hard roof
- Full skid plate
- Multifunction analog / 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: True 4-mode traction system: 2x4 open rear dif., 2x4 locked rear dif., 4x4 open rear dif., 4x4 locked rear dif. Visco-Lok QE auto-locking front dif.
- Driving Assistance: Electronic Hill Descent Control ECO / Work / Normal modes
- Power Steering: Dynamic Power Steering (DPS)
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 Bighorn 2.0 27 x 9 x 14 in. (68.6 x 22.9 x 35.6 cm)
- Rear Tires: Maxxis Bighorn 2.0 27 x 11 x 14 in. (68.6 x 27.9 x 35.6 cm)
- Wheels: 14-in. black cast-aluminum
Dimensions/Capacities
- L x W x H: 120 x 62 x 78 in. (305 x 157.5 x 198.1 cm)
- Wheelbase: 83 in. (211.5 cm)
- Ground Clearance: 11 in. (28 cm)
- Estimated Dry Weight: 1,550 lb (703 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)
- Storage Capacity: Total: 16.2 gal (61.3 L); Under dash: 6 gal (22.8 L); Waterproof and removable box under passenger seat: 5.6 gal (21 L); Dash: 2 gal (7.7 L); Water-resistant and removable toolbox: 1.7 gal (6.3 L); Armrests and cup holders: 0.9 gal (3.5 L)
- 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 Analog / Digital: Speedometer, tachometer, odometer, trip and hour meters, fuel, gear position, ECO / Work / Normal modes, seat belt and 4 x 4 indicator, diagnostics, clock, auto shut off
- Battery: 12 V (30 amp/h)
- Magneto: 650 W
- Instrumentation: Two lighter type DC outlets, one in the console (20-A) and one in the under dash storage (20-A)
- Lighting: 140-W lighting output from four 35-W reflectors ensuring a wide visiblity, plus LED tail lights with halo glow effect
- Winch: 4,500-lb (2,041 kg) winch with roller fairlead
- Seat: VERSA-PRO bench seat with passenger seats flipping up, adjustable driver seat, underside hooks, reinforced XT seat skin and contoured bench to improve entrance/exit of the cab
- Protection: Integrated front steel bumper, full skid plate, full hard roof
- 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 Bighorn 2.0 27 x 9 x 14 in. (68.6 x 22.9 x 35.6 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 Bighorn 2.0 27 x 11 x 14 in. (68.6 x 27.9 x 35.6 cm) |
Dimensions
Dry Weight | 1,550 lb. (703 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 ventilation and Electronic Drive Belt Protection Extra-L / H / N / R / P |
Drive System | True 4-mode traction system: 2x4 open rear dif., 2x4 locked rear dif., 4x4 open rear dif., 4x4 locked rear dif. Visco-Lok QE auto-locking front dif. |
General
Speedometer | Standard |
Tachometer | Standard |
Odometer | Standard |
Colors | Pure Magnesium Metallic, Intense Red |
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.