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2025 Can-Am Defender DPS HD10
2025 Can-Am Defender DPS HD10

Specs

General Information

Manufacturer
Can-Am
Can-Am
Model Year
2025
2025
Model
Defender DPS HD10
Defender DPS HD10
Model Code
8BSA
8BSA
Color
Compass Green
Compass Green

Brakes/Wheels/Tires

Brakes

Front - Dual 220 mm disc with hydraulic twin-piston calipers

Rear - Dual 220 mm disc with hydraulic single-piston calipers

Front - Dual 220 mm disc with hydraulic twin-piston calipers

Rear - Dual 220 mm disc with hydraulic single-piston calipers

Wheels
14 in. cast-aluminum
14 in. cast-aluminum
Tires
Front / Rear - XPS Trail King 27 x 9/11 x 14 in.
Front / Rear - XPS Trail King 27 x 9/11 x 14 in.

Dimensions

Length
121 in. (307.1 cm)
121 in. (307.1 cm)
Height
78 in. (198.1 cm)
78 in. (198.1 cm)
Width
64 in. (162.5 cm)
64 in. (162.5 cm)
Weight
Estimated Dry - 1,558 lb. (707 kg)
Estimated Dry - 1,558 lb. (707 kg)
Ground Clearance
13 in. (33 cm)
13 in. (33 cm)
Wheelbase
83 in. (211.5 cm)
83 in. (211.5 cm)

Drivetrain

Transmission
PRO-TORQ CVT with Quick Response System (QRS), high airflow ventilation and Electronic Drive Belt Protection
PRO-TORQ CVT with Quick Response System (QRS), high airflow ventilation and Electronic Drive Belt Protection
Drive System
Drive Train - Selectable Turf Mode / 2WD / 4WD auto-Locking front differential
Drive Train - Selectable Turf Mode / 2WD / 4WD auto-Locking front differential
Drive
Driving Assistance - CVT Engine Braking ECO™ / ECO™ Off / Work modes Speed Limiter
Driving Assistance - CVT Engine Braking ECO™ / ECO™ Off / Work modes Speed Limiter

Electrical

Battery
12V (18Ah)
12V (18Ah)
Alternator
Magneto - 650W
Magneto - 650W
Instrumentation

DC outlet (10A)

Gauge - 4.5 in. wide digital display

DC outlet (10A)

Gauge - 4.5 in. wide digital display

Lighting
Front lighting output 140W, LED tail lights
Front lighting output 140W, LED tail lights

Engine

Engine
Rotax®, V-Twin
Rotax®, V-Twin
Cooling
Liquid
Liquid
Horsepower
82 hp
82 hp
Displacement
976 cc
976 cc
Torque
69 ft. lb.
69 ft. lb.
Fuel System
Intelligent Throttle Control (iTC™) with Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)
Intelligent Throttle Control (iTC™) with Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)
Fuel Capacity
10.6 gal. (40 l)
10.6 gal. (40 l)

Operational

Frame
Chassis Cage - Profiled cage ROPS approved
Chassis Cage - Profiled cage ROPS approved
Front Suspension

Arched double A-arm

Travel - 11 in. (27.9 cm)

Shocks - Twin tube gas charged

Arched double A-arm

Travel - 11 in. (27.9 cm)

Shocks - Twin tube gas charged

Rear Suspension

Arched TTA with external sway bar

Travel - 11 in. (27.9 cm)

Shocks - Twin tube gas charged

Arched TTA with external sway bar

Travel - 11 in. (27.9 cm)

Shocks - Twin tube gas charged

Steering

Dynamic Power Steering (DPS)

Adjustable tilt steering

Dynamic Power Steering (DPS)

Adjustable tilt steering

Seating

3 person capacity

VERSA-PRO bench seat with passenger seats flipping up, Underside hooks

3 person capacity

VERSA-PRO bench seat with passenger seats flipping up, Underside hooks

Other

Additional Colors

Compass Green

Fiery Red

Stealth Black

Compass Green

Fiery Red

Stealth Black

Cargo Box Length
38 in. (96.5 cm)
38 in. (96.5 cm)
Cargo Box Height
12 in. (30.5 cm)
12 in. (30.5 cm)
Cargo Box Width
54.5 in. (138.4 cm)
54.5 in. (138.4 cm)
Cargo Box Capacity
600 lb. (272.2 kg)
600 lb. (272.2 kg)
Load Capacity
Tailgate - 250 lb. (113.4 kg)
Tailgate - 250 lb. (113.4 kg)
Capacity

Storage - Total 10.4 gal. (39.5 l)

Payload - 1,500 lb. (680 kg)

Storage - Total 10.4 gal. (39.5 l)

Payload - 1,500 lb. (680 kg)

Towing Capacity
2,500 lb. (1,134 kg)
2,500 lb. (1,134 kg)
Hitch
2 in. receiver
2 in. receiver
Safety Features
Protection - Integrated front steel bumper, HMWPE central skid plate
Protection - Integrated front steel bumper, HMWPE central skid plate
Warranty

Factory - 1 year BRP limited

Extended Service Terms - B.E.S.T. term available up to 30 months

Factory - 1 year BRP limited

Extended Service Terms - B.E.S.T. term available up to 30 months

Features

Leading Engine

  • CLASS-LEADING TORQUE, QUIETER ROTAX ENGINES: HD7, HD9 & HD10 - The HD10 engine is class-leading with 69 lb-ft of torque! 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.

Speed limiter

  • TAME THE BEAST: You Set The Limits - Sometimes you just have to rein in all the power of this workhorse for seeding, crop spraying or moving cargo. With the speed limiter available on all Defenders, you're the one in control. Get ready for peak work efficiency.

Leading Engine

  • CLASS-LEADING TORQUE, QUIETER ROTAX ENGINES: HD7, HD9 & HD10 - The HD10 engine is class-leading with 69 lb-ft of torque! 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.

Speed limiter

  • TAME THE BEAST: You Set The Limits - Sometimes you just have to rein in all the power of this workhorse for seeding, crop spraying or moving cargo. With the speed limiter available on all Defenders, you're the one in control. Get ready for peak work efficiency.