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Specs

New or used
Used
Availability
In stock
Colour
Green
Available colours
Triple Black Green Mossy Oak Break-Up Country CamoManufacturer spec
Horsepower
50 hpManufacturer specDealer: 50 hp (50 lb. ft.)
Displacement
800 ccManufacturer specDealer: 799.9 cc
Cylinders
2Manufacturer specDealer: Rotax®, V-twin
Cooling
Liquid-cooledManufacturer specDealer: Liquid
Transmission
PRO-TORQ Transmission with Quick Response System (QRS), high airflow ventilation and Electronic Drive Belt Protection, Extra-L / H / N / R / PManufacturer spec
Drive
Selectable 2WD/4WDManufacturer specDealer: Selectable Turf Mode / 2WD / 4WD with Visco-Lok† QE auto-locking front differential Assistance - Electronic Hill Descent Control ECO™ / ECO™ Off / Work modes
Mileage
2,838 mi
Wheelbase
115.5 inManufacturer specDealer: 115.5 in. (294 cm)
Ground clearance
11 inManufacturer specDealer: 11 in. (28 cm)
Dry weight
1,750.4 lbManufacturer specDealer: Dry - 1,750.4 lb (794 kg)
Towing capacity
2,500 lbManufacturer specDealer: 2,500 lb. (1134 kg)
Fuel capacity
10.6 galManufacturer specDealer: 10.6 gal. (40 l)
Seating
6Manufacturer spec
Battery
12 kWhManufacturer specDealer: 12V (18 A/h)
Model code
8RMA
Warranty
Factory - 1-year BRP limited Extended Service Terms - B.E.S.T. terms available for up to 30 monthsManufacturer spec
VIN
3JBUBAN48MK000228
Stock #
228
All details from the dealer (22)
Model Type
Defender Max

Hauling & Towing

INDUSTRY-LEADING TOWING CAPACITY
With engines, chassis, driving assistance work mode, and suspension all matched to work harder than any other side-by-side, the HD8 Defender can tow up to 2,500 lbs (1134 kg).Manufacturer spec

Brakes/Wheels/Tires

Brakes
Front / Rear - Dual 220 mm ventilated disc with hydraulic twin-piston calipersManufacturer spec
Wheels
14 in. (35.6 cm) cast aluminumManufacturer spec
Tires
Maxxis Bighorn 2.0 Front - 27 x 9 x 14 in. (68.6 x 22.9 x 35.6 cm) Rear - 27 x 11 x 14 in. (68.6 x 27.9 x 35.6 cm)Manufacturer spec

Dimensions

Length
153.4 in. (389.6 cm)Manufacturer spec
Height
76 in. (193 cm)Manufacturer spec
Width
63.5 in. (161.2 cm)Manufacturer spec

Electrical

Alternator
Magneto - 650WManufacturer spec
Lighting
140 W lighting output from four 35-W reflectors ensuring a wide visiblity and LED tail lightsManufacturer spec

Engine

Fuel System
Intelligent Throttle Control (iTC™) with Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)Manufacturer spec

Operational

Frame
Cage - ROPS approved, ProfiledManufacturer spec
Front Suspension
Double A-arm / 10 in. (25.4 cm) travel Shocks - Twin tube gas chargedManufacturer spec
Rear Suspension
TTA with external sway bar / 10 in. (25.4 cm) travel Shocks - Twin tube gas chargedManufacturer spec
Steering
Tilt - AdjustableManufacturer spec

Other

Cargo Box Length
38 in. (96.5 cm)Manufacturer spec
Cargo Box Height
12 in. (30.5 cm)Manufacturer spec
Cargo Box Width
54.5 in. (138.4 cm)Manufacturer spec
Cargo Box Capacity
1,000 lb. (454 kg)Manufacturer spec
Load Capacity
Tailgate - 250 lb. (113.4 kg)Manufacturer spec
Hitch
2 in. receiverManufacturer spec
Safety Features
Integrated front steel bumper, HMWPE central skid plateManufacturer spec

From the dealer's page

Comfortable Dynamic Power Steering turns the Defender MAX DPS into a workhorse that makes your job even easier. Take those lightweight wheels and tires, adaptable storage, Visco-Lok QE 4WD—and get it done.

Price history

Tracked since Oct 13, 2026 · last checked 15h ago

LIMITED DATA: one listed price so far (Oct 13, 2026)

  • HICKLIN POWER SPORTS INC. (this listing)

Prices as listed by dealers; auction results labelled; a dashed gap = no listed price.

Timeline

  1. First seen

    Oct 13, 2026

Market context

Comp set: 2019–2023 Can-Am Defender MAX DPS HD8 · 3 listings

Median asking
$11,495
across 3 comparable listings
This one
$14,900
+29.6% vs median
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