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39verified configurations
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.

Published specifications for 2026 Can-Am Defender DPS HD9 and 2026 Polaris RANGER 1000 Premium
SpecificationA Can-Am Defender2026 · DPS HD9B 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

U.S. record · Sources checked 2026-11-04

  1. [A1] 2026 Defender DPS HD7 / HD9 specification sheet
  • Published U.S. specification; California cargo bed limit is 600 lb.

B 2026 Polaris RANGER 1000 Premium

U.S. record · Sources checked 2026-11-04

  1. [B1] 2026 RANGER 1000 / CREW 1000 owner manual
  2. [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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These are manufacturer-published specifications, not UTVAUTO test results. Match the exact model year and version, then verify important limits against the vehicle label and its owner manual. A higher number is not automatically a better fit.

Dry, curb and wet weights are separate measures. Overall width is separate from stance width. Suspension rows use wheel travel, where it is identified. Metric values are rounded conversions from the stored source units; horsepower and nominal tire designations stay as published.

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Catalog reviewed November 4, 2026. This is an expanding catalog, not a complete list of every make, year or version. No account is needed to compare vehicles or share a pair.

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Years vary by model. An unlisted year is not substituted with the nearest available year.

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