What fits a Can-Am Defender, by category
Can-Am Defender accessories break into five groups here, 16 tagged products, nearly all Kemimoto parts cut to the HD5 through HD10 body. The trim each one fits is in the product title, and the lineup leans toward the cab and the bed, which is where a Defender earns its keep.
Windshields and roof
Two full-height options in windshields. The Glass Windshield with Wiper for Can-Am Defender HD5-HD10 is laminated safety glass in a steel frame with a manual wiper that clears over 90 percent of the panel. It is scratch resistant where polycarbonate hazes, and it works with a roof already installed. The Flip Front Windshield for Can-Am Defender & Defender MAX is hard coated polycarbonate with a gasket seal, sized for 2016 and newer, and it goes on with no drilling. About $360 for the flip, about $600 for the glass. Up top, the Kemimoto soft roof with sunroof for the Defender MAX installs with straps and pins.
Bed: extender, bed cover, headache rack
The Heavy-Duty Bed Extender for Can-Am Defender adds 12.2 inches to the bed for about 33 percent more cargo room, then flips 180 degrees to work as a divider. It has an openable tailgate, double latches, gas can mounting holes and strap points built in. The Defender bed cover option is the Soft Camper Bed Cover for Can-Am Defender: a steel frame, 600D water-resistant fabric and clear roll-up windows on all four sides, so dogs, tools and cargo stay dry. The steel headache rack shields the cab from shifting cargo and carries a MOLLE panel. All three are under cargo racks. If you are sizing a box or a cover, read the Defender bed dimensions guide first.
Defender seat covers
Five sets in seat covers, from about $80 to $190. The two-door bench gets the eight-piece Seat Cover Set for Can-Am Defender HD5, HD7, HD8, HD9 & HD10 in 1680D oxford, headrests and center seat included, plus a camo version of the same set and a leather-face split bench set with zippered pockets under both front seats. Defender MAX owners get two-row sets in black or camo, headrests included, held by hook and loop straps and an elastic hem. Defender seat covers are the cheapest fix for a tired cab.
Protection and mounts
The rear bumper with tail light is reinforced steel with a built-in light for backing up after dark, and the tailgate and dump box still work normally. The fender flares are injection molded polypropylene for HD5 through HD10 plus MAX and PRO models, and they keep mud and sand out of the cab. Both are under protection. The UTV Spare Tire Holder for Can-Am Defender stands a 26 to 33 inch spare upright against the cargo box wall and mounts to the left, right or front rail with no drilling or cutting. The Kemimoto frame-mount rear view mirror clamps to the top of the cab frame and works with a windshield installed.
Universal-fit parts that name the Defender include the Kemimoto ratcheting gun and tool rack, which uses the plunger-style anchor points already on the machine, a stretchable cargo bed net, and two-seat covers cut for the Defender HD. For a ranked walkthrough of what to buy first, see the best Can-Am Defender accessories guide.
Trims and years to check
The Defender lineup covers a lot of ground, so match the title to your machine before you order.
- HD5, HD7, HD8, HD9, HD10. The seat cover sets, the fender flares and the glass windshield list this full run. The fender flares also list MAX and PRO.
- Defender MAX. The soft roof with sunroof and the two-row seat cover sets are MAX specific, and the flip windshield lists Defender and Defender MAX. The camo MAX covers list HD7 through HD10.
- Model year. The flip front windshield is sized for 2016 and newer. No other Defender product here states a year range, so check the fitment notes on the product page before you commit.
If a title does not name your trim, do not assume it fits. Ask and we will check the maker’s fitment list.
From MaxtOffroad
If you only add one thing to a Defender, make it the bed extender. It is the part that changes how the machine works: 12.2 more inches of bed, about a third more cargo room, and it flips inward as a divider when you are hauling loose gear. The gas can mounting holes and strap points are already built in, so it pairs with a fuel pack without extra brackets. Defender mods do not have to be cosmetic.
Frequently asked questions
Do these parts fit the Defender MAX?
Some do. The soft roof with sunroof, the two-row seat cover sets and the flip front windshield list the MAX. The fender flares list HD5 through HD10 plus MAX and PRO. The glass windshield lists HD5 through HD10 only, so confirm on the product page before ordering it for a MAX.
Is there a Can-Am Defender bed cover?
Yes. The Kemimoto Soft Camper Bed Cover builds a covered shelter over the Defender bed with a steel frame, 600D water-resistant fabric and clear roll-up windows on all four sides, with no drilling. For an open load, the stretchable cargo bed net covers 47 by 27 inches and hooks to four or more anchor points.
What size spare tire fits the Defender spare tire holder?
The Kemimoto holder fits 26 to 33 inch tires. It stands the spare upright against the cargo box wall, mounts to the left, right or front rail, and installs with no drilling or cutting.
Glass or polycarbonate windshield for a Defender?
The glass windshield with wiper is scratch resistant where polycarbonate hazes, and it works with a roof already installed. The flip front windshield is hard coated polycarbonate that opens for airflow and shuts against wind and rain. Our UTV windshield guide goes deeper.