#66 Can Am Defender XMR A SXS Buying Playbook

[@rickhopfinger]

I had a 850 xmr outlander I also put a wrench on it .I never needed it but plenty of friends were glad had it sure do miss that lil monster, keep the vids coming

[@maraudermitchelli]

I use my winch all the time to pull my zero turn mower out of the mud...winch is essential on the trail even to help others. Thank you for commenting.

[@aubreytucker8810]

Thanks for the video. Seeing your Tonka Toys brought back a plethora of great childhood memories at Grandpa's house for this Gen Xer. I just pulled the trigger and ordered a 2023 Defender X MR with half doors in New Mexico. She should arrive in early February. Been waiting for the right Side By Side to get and this is the one. Can Am leads the Pack for me.

[@maraudermitchelli]

Aubrey I loved the looks of this machine...gosh it had lots of style and looked like a big toy. Email a picture when you get your machine please. Happy New Years

[@jenscrimshawramsey5621]

Love the vintage toys so cool I remember stuff like this in grandparents house...good times

[@maraudermitchelli]

Jen Scrimshaw/Ramsey I was hoping the toys would go to someone who would care for them and put them to good use...they all sold for a good buck. Makes me feel good. They live on. 😊👍

[@scottpreston4021]

Love your videos brother. Just bought a 2020 defender max pro for the family. We have used it to do work around the house and to ride the babies in the evening. It’s my first purchase and I didn’t know that much about them. So glad that I happened to buy what seems to be a really great machine.

[@maraudermitchelli]

Scott Preston I think you’ll love be my machine, use it almost every weekend...just like you! You made my day😊

[@TheDylanPlayer14]

You must like orange, I love orange. One of the most fun things is shopping buying and customizing your toys.

[@maraudermitchelli]

I love the yellow and black look. It is fun customizing your machines. Stay healthy thank you for watching.

[@dennismcclain2105]

Love my 19 max xmr. All the Polaris guys in our group are impressed to

[@maraudermitchelli]

They make an excellent product. I long to return to Polaris, but it’s hard Can Am quality is just so good. Glad you like your machine.

[@phillipcabaniss5028]

Man I saw that XMR at our dealer and loved it! I ended up getting a XP PRO, and absolutely love it, but I think next year I’ll also get a XMR for the farm! Great review really appreciate your story!

[@maraudermitchelli]

Phillip Cabaniss you made my morning thank you 😊 enjoy your machines.

[@jeffclaus4422]

Just found you. Love it!!!!!!! I’ll be watching

[@maraudermitchelli]

Awesome Jeff i hope you enjoy the channel stay safe

[@moby271]

Another great video. Thanks for showing your history and knowledge of the equipment. As always all of your toys are well kept and look new. Looking forward to seeing your latest purchase, the Can Am Defender. I'll see you February 23rd at Demon ATV Trails .

[@maraudermitchelli]

Thanks Jerry, i'll be there for the morning, i have to capture the Ranger on video. Even my sandbox toys looked good for being 50 years old.

[@antoinegagnon7939]

Nice to see you with a can am! Congrats on your new purchase.

[@maraudermitchelli]

Thank you my Italian friend 😊

[@DonaldTripp]

Fantastic video!

[@maraudermitchelli]

Thank you Donald it tells a story. Happy New Years

[@DirtObseXXion]

Great job buddy! Cool to see your background with off-road stuff!!! I couldn't agree more about Polaris and Can-Am, this is buying methodology done right! Great new machine, can't wait to see more of it!!

[@maraudermitchelli]

Dirt ObseXXion thanks for your help brother from another dirt trail. These off road machines continue to amaze me. I have to keep this machine along time as I like it so much. I can’t wait for the adventure bike!!! Losing weight dreaming of a motorcycle.

[@DirtObseXXion]

Yeah I don't know when/if that'll happen... The Sportsman and the Motorcycle I have eat up most my toy budget LOL!

[@mrlariata9290]

Love your story. Thanks for sharing. In 1998 I got into an ATV club. I was told don't buy anything else but a Honda. They said stay away from Polaris because of their belts always slipping and breaking and the center of gravity was more toward the back and folks would flip them Polaris's over. So I bought one of the first Honda with electric shift and began riding with the group. In the group everyone had artic cats, king Quads Yamaha, Honda and only one person had a Polaris. I want to say we had about 35 riders. I liked the height of the Polaris, the way it looks, the suspension at the time. To me I felt it was a pretty good machine. I rode with the group for a couple of years then sold my ATV to my brother. Now 2019 I want to get back into riding but now Im all caught up on this belt thing and not too worried about the center of gravity because by now im sure it is much better than it was back then. I am getting a two up ATV the extended ATV for two riders. My two options are the can am or the Polaris, but leaning towards Polaris. I know the best thing to do is to carry an extra belt on me just in case it breaks while on the trail. What is your experience with belts breaking?

[@maraudermitchelli]

Mr Lariata I will follow up don’t be afraid of the belt.

[@maraudermitchelli]

I will only comment on machines i'm familiar with. I owned a Honda Rubicon for 6 years, and my friends still owns an electric shift Rancher. For trail riding Honda's are second worst on my list to CForce. Our group waits on the trail for Honda's to catch up and we don't even ride fast. Honda's are awesome for working around the farm would never consider one for aggressive trail riding ever again. The best aggressive trail machines are Polaris and Can Am in that order but splitting hairs. Yamaha, and Suzuki are tied for a close third. If you want a good trail machine that will last, least likely to breakdown then i would highly recommend the Japanese Bikes. Japanese bikes may not ride as well, lack ground clearance or be as fast as the North American machines but their engineering is excellent and typically they have fewer design issues and less maintenance. They tend to be more expensive and have less bells and whistles but they are solid machines. If you clean your clutches every 500 miles and inspect your belt none of these ATV should have belt issues on the trail. If you use full throttle in the mud, and water then there is a potential for failure...even on a geared machine. I've never seen an ATV break a belt on the trail other than a secondary clutch breakdown. If you watch any ATV racing...endurance racing i don' think you'll see a Japanese bike. Drive sensibly, don't abuse your machine and maintain it and the belt will be no issue at all. Please don't hesitate to ask any questions i'm glad to give my opinion.

[@mrlariata9290]

@@maraudermitchelli Thank you for your input and knowledge. I actually got in Touch with one of the members from our ATV group from 20 years ago he is now 86 and does not ride anymore and he also mentioned similar information about the Japanese bikes like you did. His wife was the one that actually had the Polaris in the group. That Polaris machine was given to their grandson and he now uses it for the trails and still going strong. They only use that machine on trails not mudding just ATV recreational riding. It has been a solid machine for them. Thanks again keep the videos coming.

[@cjwworld]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge. I certainly enjoyed your video. Even tho, I haven't driven anything like ATV or off-road machine, it certainly makes me want to look at one. Thanks

[@maraudermitchelli]

Chris i recommend you and friend visit an ATV/SXS dealer and look at machines. Research the riding areas near you. If you purchased a machine take a safety course. No harm in researching. If you have any questions i'm glad to help be safe...you made my morning by being interested...thank you

[@danybarceloux7950]

Thanks for the video . I subscribed . I enjoyed your story .

[@maraudermitchelli]

Love it Dany, i hope you continue to enjoy the channel. Stay safe.

[@1gr8oil]

Very good review of all your knowledge regarding ATV's/UTV's. a very well done video as well. Keep us posted as to how you like the Defender XMR.

[@maraudermitchelli]

wayne owen so far it’s awesome, 2nd trail ride Saturday. Thank you 😊

[@screekf350]

Awesome video sir, and as always you do an excellent job editing your video's together! I like how you painted the wheels on your original Ranger John Deere yellow, it made that machine really stand out! Your new Defender is definitely in a class of its own compared to the different RZR's you've owned over the years, but just can't beat the mean Tonka truck look of it! The photo of it up on your patio was neat! I'm looking forward to upcoming video's!

[@maraudermitchelli]

You are so perceptive...when i had that machine so many people commented how the yellow rims upset them because they were John Deere yellow and it wasn't a John Deere...funny i didn't care. Thank you for commenting i hope you enjoy the series. I'm still smiling too funny.

[@OutdoorswithErik]

Awesome video brother, noticed this video recommended or suggested one of mine, love the content!

[@maraudermitchelli]

thank you

[@johnvanderee2642]

Love your XMR defender if i ever get to old for my outlander i may go that route

[@maraudermitchelli]

this machine changed my life.

[@gatorb4161]

Thanks for your insight. Another great video.

[@maraudermitchelli]

Thank you for appreciating my efforts, i hope other find it interesting. I always nice to get your comments.

[@simonknight4744]

Love it buddy looking forward to more.

[@DirtbikeFanatic]

Great video

[@maraudermitchelli]

Love your KZbin name, 2 years ago i almost purchased a Husky 350 woods bike...but that activity has passed me by. I'm thrilled you enjoyed this video thank you.

[@DirtbikeFanatic]

Thanks

[@chrislaroche4725]

I loved watching your video I'm really thinking about getting rid of my xp 1000 and getting this xmr decisions decisions

[@maraudermitchelli]

Hi Chris the ranger is a great machine also. A utv with its light wheel loading is a necessity for my yard as it can be used tear round, the tractor cannot, ruts up my lawn. My lawn is so wet I can’t cut it, but I can drive my utv around pickup sticks cut down trees and transport. Thank you for commenting 😊

[@scottyantz2825]

We ended up buying the can am xt hd9 Out of Dansville New York Waiting for the order

[@maraudermitchelli]

Great machine Scott I hope you enjoy it. Thank you for supporting my channel.

[@MrSogorul]

I saw your video and i was wondering how would you compare a sport side by side to this one, I am looking to buy a Defender XMR but i do not do much farm work, i just like how it looks. I am from Romania and we ride mainly trails and woods in the montain. Would you recomend it for thar or should i buy a sport side by side?

[@maraudermitchelli]

MrSogorul the defender ride is stiffer, it’s heavier and much slower than a sport machine. It is much roomier, more comfortable, upright seating and awesome wide open view. The defender gearing is great for hills. The steering ratio is somewhat slow for tight turns on trails. For casual slower trail riding it’s fine, if you ride fast on aggressive trails a sport machine is better. Test drive machines at your dealer to see which one feels right. I hope this helps thank you stay save 😊

[@MrSogorul]

@@maraudermitchelli thank you very much for your answer. It is very hard to find a dealer where i am from, so i Will have to order my side by side on-line. I my region the side by side market îs very small because we ride in mainly modified SUV and that is why i have to do research on-line.

[@maraudermitchelli]

MrSogorul I hoped I helped you

[@carlatjoses]

I was between a Defender and a Pioneer and finally went with Honda. supper happy with it. My question is did you look into a 1000-3 or 1000-5 ? Seems more of what you’re looking for in a sxs. Play, work, not getting muddy while mudding. If you get the chance while at a ride, take one for a rip! Nice video we live in same area.

[@maraudermitchelli]

carlatjoses I’m not sure what you mean by 1000-3 and 1000-5??? Please clarify I would like to answer

[@carlatjoses]

Marauder Mitchelli the Honda Pioneer comes as a 3 seater or a 5 seater with folding seats for dump bed. 1000 is the engine.

[@markcarkner4617]

Iam the same. Some of us never grow up , and it keeps us young at heart. Did you get rid of your sportsman premium 1000?

[@maraudermitchelli]

No Mark I did not. My mind is stuck on atv adventure but this yellow monster has my interest. Sometimes I think I’m crazy because a get so high off these machines...feels to good to be normal. Thank you for not making me feel alone 😊

[@franklinstidham9037]

I like Polaris and Honda atv's, and I have both but I have been wanting to try the can-am

[@maraudermitchelli]

The defender XMR is pretty cool, after 20 years i had to scratch that itch and purchase a Can Am ATV...i'm very impressed. Thank you for watching

[@steveroark8019]

Buying a Defender x mr. Would 30 inch tires avoid issues with torque, speedometer. Still gains you one and a half inches. How important are Beadlock wheels?

[@maraudermitchelli]

I would recommend 30" tires on a defender it would avoid rubbing issues. The dealer can set the machine computer to the dimension of the tires. 32' tires on my Defender limited turn out to be a lot of work. thank you.

[@jonathanconverse8893]

Great input, thanks.

[@justind6039]

I loved the video sir. I have realized I work to much and really want to get into trail riding, ha. I'm in the AG business and have JD dealerships everywhere, the closest one being two miles away. So my question is, have you ever considered the RSX Gator? Or do you know anybody that rides that particular machine? Also I noticed you ride without a windshield installed. Do you prefer the openness? Or is it a case that a windshield gets to dirty to quickly and limits vizability?

[@maraudermitchelli]

Justin D I’ve never seen a gator at any of the 5 trail systems we ride. I don’t know much about that model. Although John Deere is working on this model to show it is not a turf vehicle it has not caught on in our area. Our trails are aggressively steep, rocky, then muddy and rough. Suspension may be their weakness. But in May be fine for trails in your area. Recommend you ride with a club and good friend to start. It’s an adventure every ride. You can always sell the machine if you don’t like it. Once you start shopping please ask more questions.

[@maraudermitchelli]

Justin D you’re correct on both counts with the windshield. I may add a glass shield to the xmr but I have to have a method to clean it on the trail...even glass will scratch.

[@moby271]

@@maraudermitchelli I carry water and a water squeegee and it works good on my glass.

[@maraudermitchelli]

Jerry you have to show me Saturday, I told don I’m riding. 😊

[@1gr8oil]

@@maraudermitchelli I have the Defender XT-10 with the glass windshield and the power windshield wiper/washer. It is AWESOME!

[@jeffwozniak2773]

Terry at Pioneer must love seeing you. Lol

[@maraudermitchelli]

There very good to me, it's a pleasure doing business with them. Thanks for watching Jeff.

[@jeffwozniak2773]

Marauder Mitchelli future video sponsors? Pioneer has all the fun toys.

[@xGR1MxREAPERx]

Polaris ranger has had a 1000 since 2017 and in the video you are saying polaris only Had a ranger 900 and it says 1000 on the side of the one your buddy is test driving lol. Other then that nice video.

[@maraudermitchelli]

My last ranger may have been a 2014 it was a 900...excellent machine. I know there's been a 1000 Ranger for a while just my fumbling and bumbling. Thank you for commenting and I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Stay Healthy

[@billdeem2917]

I have been considering the Can Am Defender MR, a Polaris General, a Can Am Defender 6X6. Hard decision. It's getting harder to get in and out of sport SXS's. I have owned numerous Polaris machines since 94. They have come a long way but, I have had lots of problems with them.

[@maraudermitchelli]

The General is a good machine but the passenger area is cramped for me. It’s on a razor s chassis. I’ve owned many Polaris, consider my video playbook to buying a sxs it may help you. I’m really impressed with Can Am quality, I will be showing my Defender limited soon on my channel, used my xmr almost everyday during the summer. Btw the xmr seats were great! Let me know if I can help...I put off the purchase of a sports machine for similar reasons thank you 😊

[@billdeem2917]

@@maraudermitchelli Thanks.

[@rickhopfinger]

Honda pioneer 1000 or can am defender hd10

[@maraudermitchelli]

Boy that is a tough call, i'd choose the Defender but that Honda transmission is the future. I you want a reliable machine with less maintenance Honda, if you want to hammer down and run the rails on the trail Defender. Tuff decision let me know what you get and make up you own mind...not my decision.

[@joe704]

How smooth does the XMR ride on rough trails?

[@maraudermitchelli]

Not as nice as a sport machine but the versatility and view is awesome, I love it 😊

[@TheDylanPlayer14]

Did you ever consider a general or commander for a rec utility vehicle

[@maraudermitchelli]

Not really my first priority with this machine was working around my property a very distant second is trail riding...btw this machine was great on the trail. General i don't fit in...but like the Commander they are both great machines. Stay healthy.

[@moosestanggang]

Now the ranger high lifter is back on top lol

[@maraudermitchelli]

I don't know i really like my defender Limited...but The Ranger with the large tires looks great, really great.

[@xGR1MxREAPERx]

The canam front end looks like it hit a wall at 60. I wish it had a better looking front end. I bought a northstar ultimate 3 weeks ago and love the 29” tires and all the updated stuff for 2021.

[@maraudermitchelli]

@@xGR1MxREAPERx good for you it’s a great machine

[@rogerevans8747]

good job i agree

[@maraudermitchelli]

Thank you 😊

[@stratorunner1]

Thankiuu , btw ? i got one defender ether :)

[@jeffwozniak2773]

The Warsaw riding club? They are in slow motion. Lol

[@jeffwozniak2773]

What JD dealer do you use?

[@maraudermitchelli]

Landpro

[@franklinstidham9037]

Why did you go from owning only Polaris to buying a can am

[@maraudermitchelli]

I felt it was time to go back to a Can Am, and I was notice too many flaws with Polaris. The CA Defender just fit my purpose. I just purchased a Can Am Outlander 1000 XTP and it is probably the best ATV I've ever trail ridden. I haven't given up on Polaris though, just time for a change.

[@JdubYa85]

When ya Can't Hide having Money 😂!

[@jasonsmith8567]

I bought one today..

[@maraudermitchelli]

I trail rode the Defender Xmr yesterday with the 32” tires and it was amazing. 4wd no diff lock and it climbed all the hills in high gear with ease. It’s wide for the trail and it’s no rzr, but it’s amazing! I truly hope you enjoy yours!