Can-Am Defender XU XT HD11 specifications
Can-Am · Utility
At $19,799 the HD11 costs $5,500 more than Polaris's Ranger 1000 at $14,299 $1,800 less than Kawasaki's Ridge at $21,599 and $2,000 less than Polaris's Ranger XP 1000 Premium at $21,799. Honda's Pioneer 1000-5 Deluxe is $22,399. The Can-Am's 2,500 lb tow rating matches the Ridge's and exceeds the 2,000 lb of a Mule Pro.
Can-Am Defender XU XT HD11
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Engine | Rotax ACE 999cc triple cylinder, liquid-cooled, 95 hp / 70 lb-ft |
| Displacement | 999cc |
| Transmission | pDrive primary and Quick Response System (QRS) CVT, L/H/N/R/P |
| Front suspension | Arched double A-arm with sway bar, twin tube gas-charged shocks |
| Front suspension travel | 12 in |
| Rear suspension | Arched double A-arm, twin tube gas-charged shocks |
| Rear suspension travel | 12 in |
| Front brake | Twin-piston caliper (32mm), 262mm discs |
| Rear brake | Single-piston caliper (28mm), 236mm discs |
| Front tire | XPS Trail King 2, 29x9-14 |
| Rear tire | XPS Trail King 2, 29x11-14 |
| Estimated dry weight | 1,870 lb |
| Wheelbase | 85 in |
| Ground clearance | 14 in |
| Fuel capacity | 11.9 gal |
| Bed/cargo box capacity | 900 lb (California: 500 lb) |
| Starting MSRP | $19,799 |
| Class | Utility |
| Fuel system | Intelligent Throttle Control (iTC) with electronic fuel injection (EFI) |
| Wheels | 14 in cast-aluminum |
| Seating capacity | 3 |
| Towing capacity | 2,500 lb |
Defender HD11 against the utility rivals
Its 900 lb bed is close to the Ridge's 1,000 lb.
Defender XU XT HD11 against the Ranger 1000 and Ridge
Polaris's Ranger 1000 is the cheaper 999cc rival, and Kawasaki's Ridge is the pricier in-line four.
2027 Can-Am Defender XU XT HD11 compared to the Defender DPS HD9
Can-Am's own spec sheets show this model running a different engine from the Defender DPS HD9 above, a 999cc triple against the DPS's 976cc V-twin, despite both being marketed as Defender utility trims. The XU's own page lists standard equipment the DPS HD9 does not carry at all: a metal headache rack, 2x2 LinQ tool holders and a low bed wall extension, aimed specifically at hauling and towing work.
That equipment and the larger engine option add up to a $4,800 higher starting price and 325 lb more estimated dry weight (1,870 lb versus 1,545 lb) than the DPS HD9.
ATV.com says the HD11 has a new dedicated work engine of 95 hp and a redesigned transmission for smoother shifts and better handling. The report describes the new 999cc inline-3 delivering 95 hp and 70 lb-ft of torque, a Rotax engine with the pDrive primary clutch and Quick Response System CVT that leads in towing and cargo.
It mentions power steering as a factory option, Tri-Mode Dynamic Power Steering, plus driving-assistance CVT engine braking and Sport, Normal and Work modes.
Can-Am · Utility
The Can-Am Defender XU XT HD11 is Can-Am's larger extended-utility Defender: a 999cc triple rated at 95 hp and 70 lb-ft, with a headache rack, LinQ tool holders and a low bed wall extension as standard. It has a 2,500 lb tow rating, a 900 lb bed (500 lb in California), three seats and an 11.9 gal tank, from $19,799.
2027 Can-Am Defender XU XT HD11 specifications and price
- Can-Am Defender XU XT HD11
- 999cc; 1,870 lb; 2,500 lb; $19,799.
2027 Can-Am Defender XU XT HD11 questions
How much horsepower does the Defender HD11 have?
ATV.com gives 95 hp and 70 lb-ft of torque from the new 999cc inline-3 Rotax engine, with a pDrive clutch and a Quick Response System CVT.
How much can the Defender XU XT HD11 tow and haul?
Can-Am lists a 2,500 lb towing rating and a 900 lb bed capacity, 500 lb in California, with seating for three.
Can-Am lists arched double A-arms at both ends with twin-tube gas-charged shocks and 12 in of travel, a wheelbase of 85 in, 14 in of ground clearance and 29 x 9-14 XPS Trail King 2 tires. The machine weighs an estimated 1,870 lb dry, which is 383 lb more than the Ranger 1000. The seat count of three and the 11.9 gal tank mean it works a long day without a stop.
Check the passenger and cargo arrangement together
A Defender offer should identify the exact HD11 configuration, seating and fitted work equipment. Compare that complete arrangement with the intended crew and load rather than treating engine designation as a towing or payload guarantee. People, accessories and cargo all belong in the model's loading calculation.
Inspect cab accessories, doors, storage and hitch equipment as separate parts of a used-machine offer. Ask whether the original mounts and installation instructions are present. A vehicle used mainly to carry people can show different wear from one repeatedly loaded with dense materials, so reconcile the condition of the box, suspension and hitch with the seller's account and service records.
Other models in this reference: Can-Am Maverick R, Can-Am Maverick Sport X.