$21,399 MSRP / 82 HP (Base)

• Six wheel drive

• hd10 standard

• giant bed

More grip, more fun

Six wheels? Really? Yep, and it’s just as glorious as it looks. The 2025 Can-Am Defender 6×6 is made for the dirtiest jobs, offering unmatched traction in a killer utility package. With the same 72″ x 54.5″ bed as the Defender Pro, it can handle the toughest jobs while keeping you comfortable.

Can-Am only offers its famed 82 hp HD10 v-twin in the Defender 6×6. That’s to make sure you have all the power you need, whenever you need it. Those wheels are always locked in 4WD with an option to knock it into 6WD. The Defender 6×6 starts at $21,399.

How much power does it make?

The 2025 Can-Am Defender 6×6 has a single engine option: Can-Am’s 976cc, 82-hp HD10 v-twin.

That engine also makes 69 ft-lbs of torque and routes it all through a traditional CVT. Save all of your rubber belt jokes, because it’s buttery smooth when transferring those 82 ponies to all six wheels.

It’s no Maverick R, but it delivers plenty of power to handle any work you throw at it.

What makes it special?

The answer is in the name; this thing has six wheels and sends power to every one of them. That extra axle’s worth of traction means that it can tow up to 3,000 lbs, 500 more than any other Defender.

That bonus axle also means that you get room for a larger, six-foot bed, the same one that comes in the Defender Pro. While that bed still has the same 1,000-lb capacity as any other Defender, that increased size makes it more efficient. Bed capacity stays the same, but overall payload increases to 1,700 lbs.

Why do I want it?

The Defender 6×6 is the most capable utility rig in Can-Am’s lineup. It has the largest towing and payload capacity, is tied for the largest bed, and has six powered wheels for the most traction. If you regularly tow over 2,000 lbs or drive on anything that’s not a lawn, the Defender 6×6 has got you.

For 2025, Can-Am added an electronic speed limiter to every Defender model. That allows owners to more easily complete tasks like seeding or spraying without needing someone else to drive the rig.

Can-Am’s most powerful engine option for the Defender, the HD10, comes in all three trims. That keeps decision-making simple while choosing from the three available trims.

Why don’t I want it?

The Defender 6×6 can definitely be an overkill for certain uses. It’s big and heavy, and with the same bed capacity as every other Defender, you’ll be better off going with a cheaper trim if all you’re using it for is light hauling.

It also only has 4×4 or 6×6 drive modes, which takes turf mode off the table. If you you’ll be driving on lawns or anything else you want to keep from tearing up, the Defender 6×6 might not be the one for you.

As you dive into the trims, the 6×6 can get expensive quick. The XT and Limited trims, while adjacent, have a $9,000 price difference. Sure, the Limited adds an enclosed cab, HVAC, and a Smart-Lok differential in place of a generic “auto-locking differential,” but a middle-ground trim option would be preferable.

Which trim do I want?

Unlike other models in Can-Am’s lineup, the Defender 6×6 only gets three trim options. The cheapest, coming in at $21,399, is the Defender DPS. For that, you get a bare-bones rig that comes with the capacities of the 6×6 and not much else.

But for a $3,000 increase, the 6×6 XT might be the best deal out of the bunch. For that extra three grand, you get a front bumper, a 4,500-lb Warn winch, a powered dump bed, and a sleek red paint job.

While the Limited trim is the most impressive of the bunch, getting an enclosed cab, HVAC, and a Smark-Lok diff, it’s hard to justify an almost 10 grand price increase. If you have the cash on hand to swing it, go for it. But for the average consumer, the XT is the smart choice.

If I like this… what else should I look at?

If you want the 6×6 bed size with more storage options, take a look at the Defender Pro. It forgoes the extra axle for a cavernous 83.6-gallon under-bed pass-through storage compartment. If you don’t need the massive six-foot bed, check out any of the Defender’s other trims. There are a million to choose from, and one is bound to stick out.

2025 Can-Am Defender 6×6 Specs

Length: 154.1

Width: 64 in.

Height: 78 in.

Wheelbase: 115.5 in.

Claimed Dry Weight: 1,953-2,434 lbs

Engine: v-twin

Displacement: 976 cc

Transmission: PRO-TORQ CVT with Quick Response System

Claimed Power: 82 hp

Claimed Torque: 69 lb-ft

Fuel System: EFI

Steering: Dynamic Power Steering

Drivetrain: 4WD/6WD, auto-locking front differential/Smart-Lok

Front Suspension: Dual A-arms

Rear Suspension: Arched TTA with external sway bar

Front Brakes: Dual 220 mm disc brakes with hydraulic twin-piston calipers calipers

Rear Brakes: Dual 220 mm disc brakes with hydraulic twin-piston calipers

Wheels F/R: Cast Aluminum, 14-in.

Tires F/R: XPS Trail King 27 x 9/11 x 14 in. / XPS Trac Force 30 x 9/10 x 14 in.

Bed Capacity: 1000 lbs.

Towing Capacity: 3,000 lbs.

Seating Capacity: 3

Ground Clearance: 14 in.

Fuel Capacity: 10.6 gallons