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2026 Defender HD9 MAX

$29,099 Ride Away

The Defender is a versatile side-by-side workhorse with multiple engine options and class-leading towing and cargo box capacity. Built for reliability, it’s ideal for ranching, farming, hunting, and everything in between.

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Overview

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BUILT TO HANDLE DEMANDING JOBS

Powered by 100 years of Rotax engine innovation, the Defender boasts industry-leading towing capacity, torque and cargo box capacity. It’s built for long hours of hard work with no complaints ever.

Unbeatable and now more accessible than ever

Voted the Best Pure Work SSV by UTV Driver! With its heavy-duty chassis, skid plates, and reinforced frame, the Defender is powerful, trusted by farmers and ranchers alike—and now more accessible than ever!

A decade of design know-how in every ride

Strap into the cushiest ride ever thanks to VERSA-PRO seating and its contoured bench seat with better bolsters for improved cab entrance and exit, a noise-reducing interior, and on some models, an HVAC system.

Tame the beast

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.

CLASS-LEADING TORQUE, QUIETER ROTAX ENGINES

The HD9 Engine is the king of the mid-cc class! Other varients being HD7, HD10 & HD11. 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

Gauge

4.5 in. (11.4 cm) wide digital display: Speedometer, tachometer, odometer, trip and hour meters, fuel, gear position, ECO / ECO Off / Work modes, seat belt, diagnostics, clock, battery voltage, engine temperature

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Technical Specifications

Engine

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Type
65 hp / 59 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 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† QE auto‑locking front differential
Power Steering
Dynamic Power Steering (DPS)
Driving Assistance
CVT engine braking ECO™ / ECO™ Off / Work modes Speed limiter

Suspension

Front Suspension
Double A-arm / 10 in. (25.4 cm) suspension travel
Front Shocks
Twin tube gas-charged shocks
Rear Suspension
TTA with external sway bar / 10 in. (25.4 cm) suspension travel
Rear Shocks
Twin tube gas charged shocks

Wheels & Tyres

Front Tyres
XPS Trail Force 27 x 9 x 14 in
Rear Tyres
XPS Trail Force 27 x 11 x 14 in
Wheels
14-in. (35.6 cm) cast-aluminum

Brakes

Front
Dual 220 mm disc brakes with hydraulic twin-piston calipers
Rear
Dual 220 mm disc brakes with hydraulic twin-piston caliper

Dimensions/Capacities

L x W x H
153.4 x 63.5 x 76 in. (389.6 x 161.2 x 193 cm)
Wheelbase
115.5 in. (294 cm)
Ground Clearance
11 in. (28 cm)
Estimated Dry Weight
1,771 lb (803 kg)
Chassis / Cage
Profiled cage ROPS approved
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)
Storage Capacity
Total: 16.2 gal (61.3 L) Under dash: 6 gal (22.8 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) Waterproof and removable ox under seat: 5.6 gal (21 L)
Fuel Capacity
10.5 gal (40 L)
Seats
6
Payload Capacity
1,700 lb (771 kg)
Towing Capacity
2,500 lb (1134 kg)

We offer specialised and professional servicing

Our factory trained technicians understand how valuable your time is and ensure top-level maintenance and repairs for your valued vehicle, along with a variety of specialised work.

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