Polaris Ranger vs Can Am Defender

In this video, Dave compares the specs of each base model for the Polaris ranger and the Can-Am defender. Hopefully, after you Watch the video you’ll have a basic understanding of the differences between the base models from both manufactures, helping you understand which model is right for you.
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[@mikewill709]

Great video, these machines always seem to be overlooked.

[@charrheel3659]

I'm on my 2nd Ranger with no problems. Hopefully it'll be as good as the first.

[@VinceB391]

Good video. IMO, the two most competitive companies in the business... The dealer statement was an excellent point, and something that's often unknown until after purchasing a machine.

[@robertcruickshank5617]

Dealer comment, spot on. When people ask my opinion on a product, that's what I tell them. Figure out what machine best suits your needs, then go shop for a dealer you can feel good about. A cheaper price doesn't mean you get a good deal if the after sale support isn't there.

[@TarotMediumNow]

We had 2 Polaris break down in the first 2 months of owning them. 2020 & 2021. Just ordered a Can-Am Defender Limited - crossing fingers

[@randallwhitaker3575]

I’m currently looking at Can Am, I have a 2020 Polaris Ranger XP 1000. I bought it 10-30-19, didn’t start driving it until 12-25-19.Use it like golf cart and as of 5-1-20 it has been in dealer shop 5 months, I had to take it back for more repairs last week. It hasn’t been abused, looks like a new machine. I have owned several Polaris products, but this will be my last.

[@brocksutliff8782]

So I’m on the market for a utv. I’ve watched so many videos and the comments are all the same back and forth. What I do seem to notice is that the defender and the ranger are the most popular. I’m leaning towards the ranger 1000 premium. I’ve never had a utv before and I’m hoping I get this right the 1st time for the money. I see just as many negative comments about each unit. Why I’m leaning towards the ranger is the fact that the power comes in peak at 3600 where you’d want the torque for pulling my utility trailer with wood and hauling brush and straw. IF there’s something I should know about the canam, I’m all ears and doing as much research as possible. I’m a few weeks out from the time I post this to decide. Thanks for the video and any possible help to avoid buyers remorse!

[@canadian_wolf8395]

I have the defender hd10 6x6 and that thing is an absolute machine have owned it for almost a year and took it through everything never gotten stuck yet and my grandma has a ranger and it has a weird pedal it like your not moving or your ripping there’s no in between and it gets stuck very easy and hers is a crew cab so it gets hung up easy

[@ronniesolomon5235]

I didn’t hear you mention which models you have to step up in too that has power steering. Nice video thank you

[@mindflayer]

Wife and I just spent months researching Yamaha, Honda, Polaris... and ended up with a Can Am HD8. The Can Am’s handling and acceleration were a lot smoother than the Honda and Yamaha. The Polars dealers around me in Northern VA were all really aggressive, and that turned me right off. So in the end, our HD8XT was delivered yesterday evening, and hauling firewood and ripping up the mountain today.

[@DerangedOffRoad]

The Defenders are great machines. I love my HD10 Lonestar. It's so smooth

[@mindflayer]

Deranged Off-Road Good to know! This is our first UTV. I do wonder if we should have got the HD10 since this on 100 acres on the side of a mountain with lots of work to be done. Then again, it’s a retreat and not our daily work/home. Would have been nice to try the Polaris. Highly recommended but I’m not going to waste my time with sales folks who open the conversation with “What’s your salary?”

[@DerangedOffRoad]

Patrick Scott HD8 will do great for you. I wouldn't worry about it or second guess your decision.

[@mindflayer]

Flat Earth Punks Every now and then, we ask ourselves if we should have spent this much money on a UTV for property we don’t live on. Then as soon as start doing any work up the mountain, it’s an immediate, “Oh yeah.”

[@subshooting8414]

@@mindflayer any updates on your UTV?

[@adrianc0669]

Nice video, thanks. I was wondering if the can-am defender and the can-am traxter are the same thing? I was told that in Europe, they do not sell the defender, only the traxter, (and some other models like maverick, etc). Looking at some pictures on the internet, the defender and traxter seems to be the exact same thing.. can some of you guys please clarify this for me? Thanks..

[@DerangedOffRoad]

I have looked up both and they seem to be the same machine.

[@KegOpetator]

The can am shifts really hard. I’ve had Polaris and can am. The Polaris is a way better machine with way more accessory options

[@DerangedOffRoad]

Hmmm. My defender shifts buttery smooth.

[@zackhohman17yearsago92]

Can ams are trash

[@DerangedOffRoad]

That’s a well thought out argument you make. You have me convinced🤦‍♂️🙄

[@andypells8506]

Lol Can Am isn't the one burning to ground or going through clutches.

[@KegOpetator]

@@andypells8506 just blowing engines, that’s all

[@jackb.hardtime53]

I’ll never own another Polaris. Buying a can am was the best decision I ever made.

[@1gr8oil]

Nuckear Hippo........I could voice the exact same words!!!

[@gabrielmarcelino7940]

I love can am

[@kalanwashington1362]

My 2010 Polaris Ranger 800HD has never given me any problems in 11 years. Im just put a voltage regulator on an now about to put on two axles. My 2014 Xmr 1000 on the other hand high price repair and not reliable

[@DudeManBroShow]

The can am also comes with broken axles so you don’t have to

[@nickholmes1390]

My HD-5 has DPS

[@wildcatoutdoors]

As a owner that has had 5 rangers of various sizes i am telling you i will never buy another polaris product, there is no competition canam will outlast hands down. Polaris is a bargain bin, and thats the only reason you should buy one is price

[@markg3305]

Love how you just glance over the main difference in xp models(suspension) like it's not a big deal but 6 hp and the same torque is a big deal! Hahaha

[@FergC20]

Just bought a canam it literally feels like driving a car in comparison to the Polaris. Can am all the way

[@steveshook7331]

Polaris needs to get away from the golf cart type belt drive and go to a system that Honda uses.that will get rid of numerous problems that the polaris has.

[@DerangedOffRoad]

Maybe they will. Truth is neither setup is prefect and they've all had their share of problems and failures

[@hamiltonadventures8537]

I have an 18 xp 1000 8500km of pretty much pulling trees or loaded bed or trail riding. The belt still looks new. Buddy has a honda 1000 and replaced the 2500$ 🇺🇸 transmission at 4500km doin the same riding I do. Before this ranger I had a 2013 brute 750 rode the guts out it and had 9,000km on it and never changed a belt. Its the opporateor nine times out of ten..

[@paulchaffee2090]

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[@freedomisntfree_44]

That ranger 570 was the mid size in the video not the full size...

[@DerangedOffRoad]

See, even I can't keep track of what I'm talking about with all the different ranger options they have! Anyways, good catch, too late to do anything about it now.

[@freedomisntfree_44]

Deranged Off-Road I honestly think the only difference is a little narrower,2 seats instead of 3 and around $9,999 lol not even sure why they make the mid size but your video was awesome man ! 👍🏽

[@matthewpeters6037]

@@freedomisntfree_44 they make it for ppl like me who use it for hunting amd prefer the mid-size. Better in bush trails

[@RoryVanucchi]

Ranger all around. Defender great in mud.

[@rpergrem]

From a serviceable and quality stand point. Can-am stomps Polaris. Every Polaris I have serviced has been a mess. The suspension and bearings are poorly made/designed. The Can-am I have serviced have been much easier to work on and suspension is much better. There is a reason why Polaris is cheaper. They are built with cheap parts.

[@oliverm5sc]

Plain and simple , the can am will last longer. Polaris uses cheap parts and design, just wait until your steering goes out at high speed

[@Ramblin_Rob]

Yamaha Viking is better

[@DerangedOffRoad]

Viking is definitely a great rig. -Joe

[@philmccracken9948]

XP has 82 hp not 62.

[@willthomason27]

He was talking about torque

[@concealit4800]

Sounds like u are a tid bit biased in ur review

[@Max6s]

How is that? He just read out the stats

[@robbiemazzoni5472]

Obviously you own a Can Am because you had no Polaris to show and then crack a negitive joke about Polaris and state you were only kidding. Then you say Can Am has a lot more torque where it's a difference in approximately less than 3 foot pounds. Let me ask you a question, "which one of these two machines do you own"? Are you going to say Can Am?

[@asherdie]

@@robbiemazzoni5472 "lbft"

[@fordmanfinis]

My polaris ranger is a turd. I have a few quick videos on it. Nothing on it is left unchanged except the clutch and belt ironically.

[@DerangedOffRoad]

Our buddy’s 900 ranger has been great for him and it’s stock with a lift, tires and rims.

[@fordmanfinis]

@@DerangedOffRoad that's good. Mine (2014 900 xp) got a full engine rebuild at 5 months old because a key pin fell out. Down hill from there. Maybe I'm not hard enough on it. I use it like a golf cart on the farm.

[@richking4705]

Can ams are just better that’s all

[@markdrouin8094]

Priced like new pickup trucks what a crock of shit.

[@DerangedOffRoad]

Maybe back in the early 90's.

[@nickholmes1390]

My HD-5 has DPS