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6 brands · 2024–2026
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2026 Can-Am Defender DPS HD9 / 2026 Polaris RANGER 1000 Premium
2026 Can-Am Defender DPS HD9 vs. 2026 Polaris RANGER 1000 Premium
At a glance
- Vehicle B is 0.5 in wider by published overall width.
- Both list 3 designated seats.
- Both list a 2,500 lb towing rating. The vehicle label and towing conditions still apply.
23 fields shown · 16 differences · 1 data gaps Shading marks different values or a data gap, without ranking either vehicle.
| Specification | A Can-Am Defender2026 · DPS HD9 | B Polaris RANGER 10002026 · Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine displacement | 976 cc [A1] | 999 cc [B1] |
| Engine layout | Liquid-cooled V-twin [A1] | SOHC twin-cylinder, liquid-cooled [B1] |
| Published engine power | 65 hp [A1] | 61 hp [B2] |
| Published engine torque | 59 lb-ft [A1] | Not verified |
| Transmission | PRO-TORQ QRS CVT; Extra-L/H/N/R/P [A1] | PVT CVT; H/L/N/R/P [B1] |
| Drive system | Turf / 2WD / 4WD; auto-locking front differential [A1] | On-demand AWD / 2WD / Turf [B2] |
| Size & fit | ||
| Overall length | 121 in [A1] | 120 in [B1] |
| Overall width | 62 in [A1] | 62.5 in [B1] |
| Overall height | 76 in [A1] | 78 in [B1] |
| Wheelbase | 83 in [A1] | 81 in [B1] |
| Ground clearance | 11 in [A1] | 12.5 in [B1] |
| Cargo bed dimensions | 38 x 54.5 x 12 in (L/W/H) [A1] | 36.75 x 54.25 x 12.5 in (L/W/H) [B1] |
| Seating & capability | ||
| Seating capacity | 3 [A1] | 3 [B2] |
| Cargo bed load rating | 1,000 lb [A1] California only: 600 lb. | 1,000 lb [B1] California models: 600 lb. |
| Total payload rating | 1,500 lb [A1] | 1,500 lb [B1] Includes people, cargo and accessories. California: 1,100 lb. |
| Towing rating | 2,500 lb [A1] | 2,500 lb [B1] |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension travel | 10 in [A1] | 10 in [B1] |
| Rear suspension travel | 10 in [A1] | 10 in [B1] |
| Front tires | 27 x 9-14 [A1] | 26 x 9-12 [B1] |
| Rear tires | 27 x 11-14 [A1] | 26 x 11-12 [B1] |
| Power steering | DPS [A1] | EPS [B2] |
| Weight & fuel | ||
| Dry weight | 1,567 lb [A1] Estimated dry weight, as published. | 1,572 lb [B1] Manufacturer estimate; fluids and some nonessential factory accessories may be excluded. |
| Fuel capacity (U.S. gallons) | 10.6 gal [A1] | 11.35 gal [B1] |
“Not verified” means no confirmed value in this record, not zero. 6 fields are unverified for both selections; use “Show all fields” to inspect them. Power figures use manufacturers’ published methods and are not a performance test. Cargo, payload and towing are separate ratings.
A 2026 Can-Am Defender DPS HD9
- Published U.S. specification; California cargo bed limit is 600 lb.
B 2026 Polaris RANGER 1000 Premium
- [B1] 2026 RANGER 1000 / CREW 1000 owner manual
- [B2] 2026 RANGER accessory catalog: specification tables
- Standard U.S. figures; California payload and bed ratings differ. Check the vehicle label.
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