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EQUIPPED TO GET IT DONE. Defender MAX XT is ready to work right out of the factory with upgrades including adaptable storage and lightweight wheels and tires.
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The HD7 Engine (52 hp / 42 lb-ft torque) is the king of the mid-cc class! The break-in period, early maintenance and frequent valve adjustments are all things of the past. The powerpack design delivers an improved riding experience, with less noise & vibration.
Comfort isn’t just about the driver's seat. It’s advanced comfort for all day group riding. Intuitive cockpit with optimized visibility and additional lateral support with reinforced seat skin make for effortless hopping in and out. Underside hooks, Flip-up seat and adjustable driver's seat? You got those too. Comfort is king.
Class-leading cargo box of 4.5 x 6 ft long - with 1,000 lb (454 kg) cargo box capacity, an easy flat-bed conversion and a hydraulic power tilt bed - there’s no limit. This multi-function cargo box can be customize any way you want.
Here's the new waterproof sound system available in option. Six 7.7’’ speakers with Bluetooth compatibility, multi-colored LEDs, an RMC amp and a genuine Rockford Fosgate audio receiver to crank up your playlists when you’re out there in the fields herding or baling to the beat of your own drum. Sounds good? You bet!
Features an automatic & a variable compressor mode that improves efficiency. Dial in heating, ventilation or air conditioning to keep the cabin temperature exactly how you like and lock in that temperature with the painted full doors.
Exclusive full-width under bed storage for cargo, gear, tools, and more. That's in addition to removable side panels, a dump mechanism, and 100% more loading space than the Defender. Enjoy gimmick-free practicality that's ready to haul with strength and space to spare.
With engines, chassis, driving assistance, work mode and suspension all matched to work harder than any other side-by-side, the Defender can tow up to 2,500 lbs (1134 kg), while Defender 6x6 boasts an industry-leading 3,000 lbs (1360 kg) towing capacity.
Selectable Turf Mode / 2WD / 4WD with Visco-Lok† QE auto-locking front differential puts the power down on any terrain. The PRO-TORQ CVT on HD9 and HD10 models provides improved cooling and electronic belt protection for more durability.
| Engine | HD10 HD9 |
|---|---|
| Engine displacement | 976 |
| Type | HD9: 65 hp / 59 lb-ft , Rotax® 976 cc, V-twin, liquid cooled HD10: 82 hp / 69 lb-ft, Rotax® 976 cc, V-twin, liquid cooled |
| Fuel Delivery System | Intelligent Throttle Control (iTC™) with Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) |
| Transmission | PRO-TORQ CVT Transmission with Quick Response System (QRS), high airflow ventilation and Electronic Drive Belt Protection Extra-L / H / N / R / P |
| Drive Train | Selectable Turf Mode / 2WD / 4WD with Visco-Lok† auto-locking front differential |
| Driving Assistance | Electronic Hill Descent Control ECO™ / ECO™ Off / Work modes |
| Power Steering | Dynamic Power Steering (DPS) |
| Front Suspension | HD9: Double A-arm / 10 in. (25.4 cm) travel HD10: Arched double A-arm / 11 in. (27.9 cm) travel |
|---|---|
| Front Shocks | Twin tube gas charged shocks |
| Rear Suspension | HD9: TTA with external sway bar / 10 in. (25.4 cm) travel HD10: Arched TTA with external sway bar / 11 in. (27.9 cm) travel |
| Rear Shocks | Twin tube gas charged shocks |
| Front Tires | HD9: XPS Trail Force 27 x 9 / 11 x 14 in. HD10: XPS Trail King 27 x 9 / 11 x 14 in. |
|---|---|
| Rear Tires | HD9: XPS Trail Force 27 x 9 / 11 x 14 in. HD10: XPS Trail King 27 x 9 / 11 x 14 in. |
| Wheels | 14 in. cast-aluminum |
| Front | Dual 220 mm disc brakes with hydraulic twin-piston calipers |
|---|---|
| Rear | Dual 220 mm disc brakes with hydraulic twin-piston calipers |
| Technology | Brake holding mechanism |
| L x W x H | HD9: 158.3 x 63.5 x 76 in. (402 x 161.2 x 193cm) HD10: 158.3 x 64 x 79.5 in. (402 x 162.5 x 202cm) |
|---|---|
| Wheel Base | 115.5 in. (294 cm) |
| Ground Clearance | HD9: 11 in. (28 cm) HD10: 13 in. (33 cm) |
| Chassis Cage | Profiled cage. ROPS approved |
| Estimated Dry Weight* | HD9: 1,902 lb (863 kg) HD10: 1,928 lb (875 kg) |
| 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: 16.9 gal (63.9 L) |
| Towing Capacity | 2,500 lb (1134 kg) |
| Payload Capacity | 1,700 lb (771 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 10.6 gal (40 L) |
| Person Capacity | 6 |
| Gauge | 4.5 in. wide digital display |
|---|---|
| Battery | 12-V (30 amp/h) |
| Magneto | 650-W |
| Instrumentation | DC outlet (10-A) USB Port (10-A) x 2 |
| Lighting | Front lighting output 140 W LED tail lights |
| Winch | 4,500-lb (2,041 kg) winch with roller fairlead |
| Seat | VERSA-PRO bolster bench seats with passenger seats flipping up Adjustable driver seat, underside hooks, reinforced XT seat skin |
| Steering Wheel | Adjustable tilt steering |
| Protection | XT front bumper, HMWPE full skid plate, 2-piece full hard roof |
| Hitch Type | 2-in hitch receiver |
