Polaris ranger owner test out a Can-am defender…..

Polaris Ranger crew is a 2021 premium
Canam defender max is a 22 limited
Both are equipped with 27” tires
Defender had one adult and 2 boys riding
Ranger had one adult and 1 boy
Both are great machines
I own a 2022 Polaris ultimate crew also
I prefer the defender over the ranger for comfort
Drag racing the two machines the defender seems to always get the jump. slightly pulling ahead of the ranger. If it’s a up hill race the defender seems to do even better.

[@jew0182]

I got my defender Hd7 max about a month or so ago now. I absolutely love it. The Hd7 is no slouch and is going to be a big seller for can am. Tons of torque in low. I’ve hit 62 mph an felt there was more but ran out of room. It’s by far the smoothest and quietest single cylinder I’ve ever been around. Far as ranger vs defender goes to me the defender wins hands down every single time. Just better rounded machine. Biggest thing to me is the fit and finish. Look at an sit in a defender and it feels high end where in my opinion the rangers feel and seem cheap. It’s in the eye of the beholder type thing obviously. Mine is a base machine but I will build to suite my families needs as I go. Comparing base defender vs base ranger the defender eats it alive. Same size as all the other defenders 27” tires with 14” wheels vs 25” tires and 12” wheels on the ranger etc etc. Hd7 vs 570 specs speak for themselves. Really loving my defender Hd7 max. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@americandream_89]

I’ve not had the opportunity to use the new platform with single cylinder and new clutch. I hope they adopt that clutch to the HD 10. Congrats on the purchase it sounds great!

[@fernandomaximotorres]

Why this type of vehicle instead a Toyota Pickup or Jeep Rubicon?

[@jamesmyers9442]

There govnered at 66

[@dthatsme129]

I like both machines. I have a that exact Polaris just withouth the doors and there are a couple big differences. The 4wd on the Polaris is locked. I believe the Can-Am uses an electronic sensor system for traction control and I didn't want that. If I need 4WD, I get 4WD. The next is the mounting options in the bed. I can put brooms, rakes, shovels and all kinds of stuff in the 1.25" holes in the bed. PVC pipe, wooden dowel, you name it. I made a PVC frame for a tarp cover and it works perfectly, is super lightweight and comes out fast. The Can-Am uses a proprietary locking system for the bed equipment. It's like John Deere vs everyone else. I just didn't want to be stuck in their ecosystem. The Can-Am is an awesome machine but I needed more versatility.

[@americandream_89]

Totally understand. Everyone is different and no machine fits everyone. Both have pros in either direction. The Visco takes a half to full tire rotation to lockup. Not as quick as the Ranger. The defender bed has pockets also that can have the boards installed or anything you would want. You don’t have to use can am linQ. You can’t go wrong either way.

[@americandream_89]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZSqc3SNr66JodE Check this out I’d you haven’t. It’s a full comparison with bed features

[@lloydmarche7263]

Both nice machines. I have owned a 2012 polaris rzr xp 900. Currently have a 2017 can am commander 1000. I was looking at a new defender or ranger but the pricing is getting out of hand. I will keep my 2017 a few more years .

[@americandream_89]

They are crazy right now. Not sure if they will stay this price or not.

[@justyfication1187]

@@americandream_89 is the ranger for sell????

[@americandream_89]

@@justyfication1187 it’s sold already.

[@justyfication1187]

Man I like a real world real life test!

[@americandream_89]

Nothing better. I’ve had fun with these machines.

[@jrlevitz9993]

I own both concurrently. The Defender will win a top speed race, no mph limiter. Defender will cruise 70. Ranger limits speed to 59 as I recall. Now, I’ve since added the Gilomen tune and clutching to the Ranger, and it will now run away and hide from the Defender. Stock Ranger clutching is like 5,700rpm, boo. The Ranger is essentially a RZR engine. The Defender is a V Twin. If you are large build person, the Defender is a better fit, way more room in the cab and better seats for all day riding. The Ranger Ride command and info system is great and a big missing accessory for the Defender. For work and utility it’s the Defender. For sport and fun it’s the Ranger. The Ranger will win the hill climb distance wager every time.

[@americandream_89]

You can do the same to a defender with evo tuning or other companies. I’ve raced so many rangers and defenders. The defender wins every time Apple to Apple race. If you hill climb it will be a toss up depending on terrain. Unless it’s slow rock crawling and the Ranger is better. Both machines are a v twin engine so not sure what you are going for with that statement.

[@jonnyappleseed190]

You have got to be drunk or be a can am hater

[@jrlevitz9993]

@@jonnyappleseed190 still have my Defender. Love it. And I know it won’t catch fire.

[@freedomisntfree_44]

@@americandream_89the Polaris is not a v twin 😂 parallel twin guy

[@michaelholder6905]

Can am needs back windows that roll down and and have something that competes with ride command.

[@americandream_89]

The late 22 model comes with roll down rear windows. You can add a touch screen boss head unit with front and rear camera for $350.

[@Rrailroad3]

Ride command is overrated, you can get a free app on your phone that basically does the same thing.

[@jennydannyp7229]

Great video!

[@americandream_89]

Thanks

[@sammyseigrist7134]

I like both of them

[@americandream_89]

Same here

[@KamalToe24]

Kids need seatbelts. Do what you like with your own body, but FFS buckle up the kids.

[@americandream_89]

Thanks for watching Nice name and profile 😂

[@KamalToe24]

@@americandream_89 My profile certainly has its downside. Heaps of liberals claim to have “reported me” for it, but it’s not what you think. Poor old Joe, he spilt his ice cream again, and he sure does say “cum on maaannn” a lot doesn’t he? 😂

[@americandream_89]

@@KamalToe24 lol ol joe is one of kind! You think his ice cream comes from China 😜

[@reneekrueger962]

Damn, I've seen top fuelers lin up quicker than that. 😃 good race though.

[@americandream_89]

Lol 😂 We had to build up to the race….. make it more Anxious

[@tdub7998]

Thanks for the video! I’m cross shopping both. Do you have an opinion on which air conditioning works better?

[@americandream_89]

Between the two we have the defender works better. But I’ve known both to have issues from factory. As in the need ac charged better. So I’m cautious to say.

[@tdub7998]

@@americandream_89 thanks!!

[@mingomane1]

If the defender came with smart lok it wouldn’t even be a debate. Can am is definitely behind in infotainment though.

[@americandream_89]

Fully agree! Smart lok should be the standard on anything with Can-am. But for the average user the visco will 100% be fine. I’ve been on several rides with high end rzr, x3, and so on. Unless you are trying to creep over things for a long period the visco works great. As for infotainment ride command is cool. Our 19 ranger had it.

[@BeardedStigg]

I work at a ski resort and we use the defender this year alone we blew up 3 at just over 30hrs, our Polaris has 30k mountain miles.

[@pyromilk]

@@BeardedStiggwhat mountain if ya don’t mind me askin

[@kylelewis1598]

I would put it in reg mode. Not eco.. eco mode saved power

[@americandream_89]

Both are in the highest performance setting

[@derrickm3695]

Do the full cabs on these machines keep all the dust out of the cab?

[@americandream_89]

I’d say 85% of the dust

[@bigdaddy4197]

I have the defender Canam with AC. Try changing the oil filter. A nightmare. AC problems too .

[@americandream_89]

It’s a challenge the first time. What’s the ac issue

[@bigdaddy4197]

@@americandream_89 lots of threads about 200 hours and after AC quits. Happened to me as well. No real fix and BRP has head in sand. I like the bike but considering what i paid for cab with Ac and heat not good. Next one might very well be Polaris unless there is a reasonable fix.

[@americandream_89]

@@bigdaddy4197 they all have issues unfortunately.

[@bigdaddy4197]

@@americandream_89 not my first side by side. Wait until you experience the electric windows quitting.

[@americandream_89]

@@bigdaddy4197 sell the defender now and get a ranger. They sell used for more than new currently

[@sergeantmasson3669]

True test would be let Hailie Deegan test them both. She's broken every Can-Am that she's ever driven.

[@americandream_89]

If you set out to break one you will. No matter the brand.

[@sergeantmasson3669]

@@americandream_89 Mt two neighbor brothers have one of each brand. Can-Am has broken twice. Polaris hasn't broke yet. Both brothers don't abuse either of them.

[@americandream_89]

@@sergeantmasson3669 one case justifies nothing. We have had multiple units. 19 Polaris was in the shop twice. I’ve never had our can-am in the shop. This does not make me think Polaris is bad. Parts fail regardless of use sometimes.

[@sergeantmasson3669]

@@americandream_89 I couldn't car less. I've been doing off-road since before Can-Am off-road units began in 1971. My oldest daughter has an older Polaris diesel and she's never had a problem with it.

[@americandream_89]

@@sergeantmasson3669 that’s great to hear. I hope no one has trouble from either brand. Everyone has a preference I’m not brand loyal. I want the best.

[@shanemoore6318]

Why run the ranger in sport and the defender in eco? Seems unfair to the canam...

[@americandream_89]

We ran the defender in normal which is its fastest setting.

[@richking4705]

Can am king of jungle

[@MbCdi]

I think it would be even if he would have used 2wd not turf cause its faster in 2wd

[@americandream_89]

I’ve raced multiple defenders against rangers defenders always win some how. Unless things are in favor of one like bigger tires etc

[@captchristianb.4550]

Hey have you ever had a problem with your lt70 not wanting to go backwards and forwards

[@americandream_89]

No that specifically. But I’ve had several head issues. Have you only lost forward and backward function?

[@user-ff4iy2ni6z]

I won’t own nothing but Polaris they rule on comfort it’s more comfortable than my new caddie suv😂

[@americandream_89]

The 23 defender limited rides better

[@jamesmyers9442]

I had a 19 Rzr 1000 and you couldn’t pay me to take that thing back

[@robertbreymier5689]

Is the can am the h10 motor or 9?

[@americandream_89]

Hd10

[@richking4705]

Can ams are just better that’s all

[@russellabernathy3241]

Screw Polaris they suck . Just got rid of mine and got a Can Am limited way better

[@americandream_89]

Sounds like you had a bad experience. I’ve never had a great deal of bad from either brand. But I’ve also never held on to one much over a year. I do prefer the defender. But both are great machines in different aspects. Was your Polaris a lemon?

[@johnnyg6448]

They are both good rigs!!! I have an XP1000 and my neighbor has a Defender. It’s cheaper and easier to work on a Polaris!

[@middlehot]

The ranger look way better

[@americandream_89]

I used to think that also. I go back and forth.

[@robertbreymier5689]

No way. That can am is bad ass

[@mikewells5989]

The Can am looks like a bus from the front

[@jonnyappleseed190]

Ranger look like a fish bowl or catfish

[@user-mu5yk8ec3x]

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[@americandream_89]

Not sure on yen price. American both are middle $30000

[@user-qq6hk6qo7i]

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[@americandream_89]

Yes they are

[@jesseklinkenberg9072]

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[@americandream_89]

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[@brianoswald6970]

You run a uforce 1000 you won't want either one of those piles of junk

[@americandream_89]

You have to be kidding??

[@brianoswald6970]

@@americandream_89 yeah I had a Ranger and it burnt to the ground on a trail..

[@americandream_89]

@@brianoswald6970 that’d make me upset too. But I would count that a flaw for one machine. Don’t count them out over a foreigner brand just yet. I love both those machines. If I can get my hands on a uforce I’ll give it a full comparison with both.

[@brianoswald6970]

@@americandream_89 you wil be surprised. My Uforce smokes a Ranger. Foreigner brand? All the parts on all these machines come from China 🤷‍♂️

[@americandream_89]

@@brianoswald6970 post up a video all the ones I’ve seen say it’s the slowest of the 1000s. Polaris and Canam are North American 🇺🇸 brands. I’d rather support our country. I know they use some foreigner parts but the main company builds America up. To each there own and you should always buy what you like best. But building up China 🇨🇳 is a great way to lose freedom.

[@robertguthrie4113]

I’ll stick with arctic cat wildcats

[@americandream_89]

We have a dealer in town. I’ve never used one personally. A couple of people we ride with use them. They seem to be a decent machine.