2016 Can-Am Defender HD8 Specs
2016 Can-Am Defender HD8 Specs
2016 Can-Am Defender HD8 Specs
The 2016 Can-Am Defender HD8 was the first model year for the Defender line. It uses a 799.9cc Rotax V-Twin producing 50 HP, paired with Can-Am's PRO-TORQ CVT transmission.
Engine
- Engine: Rotax V-Twin, 4-stroke
- Displacement: 799.9 cc
- Horsepower: 50 HP
- Cooling: Liquid-cooled
- Fuel System: Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)
- Intelligent Throttle Control (iTC)
- Electric start
Transmission & Drivetrain
- PRO-TORQ CVT transmission
- Quick Response System (QRS)
- Extra-Low / High / Neutral / Reverse / Park
- Selectable 2WD / 4WD
- Visco-Lok auto-locking front differential
- Lockable rear differential on equipped configurations
- Electronic Hill Descent Control
- Shaft final drive
Dimensions & Capacities
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 120 in. |
| Overall Width | 62 in. |
| Overall Height | 76 in. |
| Wheelbase | 83 in. |
| Ground Clearance | 11 in. |
| Dry Weight | 1,395 lbs. |
| Seating | 3 Adults |
| Fuel Capacity | 10.6 gal. |
| Cargo Box Capacity | 1,000 lbs. |
| Payload Capacity | 1,500 lbs. |
| Towing Capacity | 2,000 lbs. |
| Hitch | 2-in. Receiver |
These figures are from Can-Am's original 2016 factory specifications for the base Defender HD8. DPS and XT packages can have slightly different weights and equipment.
Cargo Box
- Cargo Box Size: 38" × 54.5" × 12"
- Cargo Capacity: 1,000 lbs.
- Tailgate Capacity: 250 lbs.
- Tilting/dump cargo box
- LinQ accessory mounting points
Suspension
- Front: Double A-Arm
- Front Travel: 10 in.
- Rear: TTA-HD with external sway bar
- Rear Travel: 10 in.
- Ground Clearance: 11 in.
Tires & Wheels
- Front: 25 × 8-12 Maxxis
- Rear: 25 × 10-12 Maxxis
- Base Model: 12" steel wheels
- DPS models: 12" cast-aluminum wheels
Features
- ✅ 50 HP Rotax V-Twin
- ✅ 799.9cc EFI engine
- ✅ PRO-TORQ automatic CVT
- ✅ Selectable 2WD/4WD
- ✅ 1,000-lb dump box
- ✅ 2,000-lb towing capacity
- ✅ 1,500-lb payload
- ✅ 3-passenger VERSA-PRO bench seat
- ✅ Adjustable tilt steering
- ✅ Multifunction digital gauge
- ✅ Integrated front steel bumper
- ✅ 2-inch receiver hitch
- ✅ Dynamic Power Steering on DPS/XT models
Quick Specs
799.9cc Rotax V-Twin • 50 HP • EFI • Automatic CVT • 2WD/4WD • 3 Passengers • 1,000-lb Cargo Box • 1,500-lb Payload • 2,000-lb Towing • 10.6-Gal Fuel Tank • 11" Ground Clearance
The 2016 Can-Am Defender HD8 is a strong work-oriented UTV with an impressive combination of 50 HP, 1,500-pound payload capacity, and 2,000-pound towing capacity, making it well suited for farms, hunting, property maintenance, and job-site use.