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[BJ DUPLECHAIN]

Can Am Defender Max HD10 Lone Star Ed.

[justindiehl7]

I went with Polaris over the others mostly because it was the only one that came factory with front and rear locking differentials. Mule and defender both had open front diffs.


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Honda has front and rear lock. So no it’s not the only one!


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[Bazo]

I went with the can am defender max xt. Hd8. My dad has a mule pro fxt, and we have had polaris, gators, kubota, and we all agree the defender is the best all around. My dad calls it the Cadillac. Its smoother, quieter, and faster than his Kawasaki. It's just long.

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How do you feel the HD8 performs compared to the HD10? Do you feel like you are missing anything with the HD8?

[TX03RUBI]

How do you feel the HD8 performs compared to the HD10? Do you feel like you are missing anything with the HD8?

I can’t speak directly for the HD8 vs HD10, but we have a couple of Commander 800XTs in the family and I have a Commander 1000XT, as well as a Defender Max HD10. On the Commanders you really can’t tell a difference other than low end torque. In a race we will be neck and neck with my 1000 barely pulling ahead. In everyday driving they feel the same. Only notice it when climbing steep hills and or pulling a heavy load and the extra torque is noticeable then.

[Bazo]

I can’t speak directly for the HD8 vs HD10, but we have a couple of Commander 800XTs in the family and I have a Commander 1000XT, as well as a Defender Max HD10. On the Commanders you really can’t tell a difference other than low end torque. In a race we will be neck and neck with my 1000 barely pulling ahead. In everyday driving they feel the same. Only notice it when climbing steep hills and or pulling a heavy load and the extra torque is noticeable then.

Thanks for the feedback. I’m currently going through the internal debate of HD8 or HD10 and single row or double row seating.

[Tyrex750]

I have a 2017 2 seater tyrex I'm thinking about selling if any one is interested. It has a 2 inch lift, 30 inch tires, emp bumper with 4500 lb winch, and sterio system.

[Drop em']

I have a 2017 Mule Pro FXT, and absolutely love it. Fully decked with Ox Rack, quack Rack and other gizmos. However, my buddy just got a 2019 Ranger 1000, and after riding the same area has me thinking about switching. As far as mud goes, we stuck both of them within 20 feet of each other a couple weeks ago. I don't see any SXS getting much traction with a soggy bottom.

[Snowflake Killa]

Tacoma

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[Ryan81]

Anyone with a Can Am Defender 500 or other 500 model SXS? How did you like the performance?

I’m looking to get a SXS but not sure if it’s worth the extra money to me for a bigger model. I’m used to driving a Kubota RTV 500 and as far as power goes, it should be everything I need. Have hauled around a 14’ trailer with 20+ wood fence posts and other stuff with it. The Kubota is just too slow and not enough ground clearance.

Most of my work will be light duty or cruising around the lease. Not sure if I can justify the extra $$$ just for a bigger engine.


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[DrewHase7]

Thanks for the feedback. I’m currently going through the internal debate of HD8 or HD10 and single row or double row seating.

Same here! I feel like if I spend the money on the HD10, that I won't really regret it, but also think that the HD8 will do everything I need it to do and not cost an extra $3,000.

[DrewHase7]

Can Am Defender Max HD10 Lone Star Ed.

Are you glad that you went with the Lonestar?? I'm debating doing this all the way, or just getting a DPS HD8 and doing some lifting myself.

[TX03RUBI]

The machine I posted above I’m all in at $16,900. That’s tax, tires, bumper, HD springs, tie rods, roof, and high rack in the back. It’s a 2017 Defender HD10 MAX DPS bought new.

[Ramball36]

I agree on the mule pro fxt, they are great machines reliability wise and a huge step up from the original mule. BUT, I cannot get over the tiny bed in crew cab mode and the lack of throttle response. I do more ranch type work, bed space and being able to cover ground quick is more important. Ranger crew 900 is what we settled on

[Bazo]

Same here! I feel like if I spend the money on the HD10, that I won't really regret it, but also think that the HD8 will do everything I need it to do and not cost an extra $3,000.

I went with the HD8 and have no regrets. It’s got a lot of get up and go. It’s gone everywhere I’ve wanted it to and some places I wasn’t sure it would make it.




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[Rancho]

I know right.

Ive sure hated all those oil changes and that one pesky drive belt in 2200 09' ranger miles. Oh, almost forgot the control arm bushings that took 45 minutes.

even those rented rangers in cabo with TWENTY two THOUSAND kilometers wouldnt run over 60.

Junk they all are...[emoji849]

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Ditto. I’ve had my XP900 for 4 years and had to repair or replace exactly nothing. Except the oil and air filters. Fast, smooth and quiet. Will hit 64 MPH quickly.

I think a lot of the guys that have problems have put the giant lifts and wheels on em and probably abused the hell out of them. Or maybe we just got lucky.