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Can-Am Defender Heavy-Duty CVT Drive Belt

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You might think your Can-Am Defender is indestructible, but the next time you’re bogged down at the bottom of a mud hole and you start to smell rubber burning, you need to consider upgrading your drive belt. World’s Best, Extreme Badass, and Sand Storm belts pack in strength, longevity, and performance to get you a belt that can handle more abuse, higher heat, and longer rides than stock. They’re better than replacement OEM belts, they’ll let you push your machine harder.

All our belts:

  • Are made with aramid fiber cord
  • Experience less fraying than OEM
  • Offer higher power transfer through the clutch


World’s Best Belt
The World’s Best Belt is the ultimate all-around performer. No matter what you’re doing, this belt will pull you through with smooth engagement and excellent heat dissipation. The superior compound is designed to retain cord rigidity for better grip and less slippage, which leads to a longer life, even when you’re pushing your Defender hard. The aramid fiber cord gives it an ultra-high shock load rating.

What does all that do for you? Whether you’re hauling big loads or hauling ass, this belt will perform to give you all your power without deteriorating or slipping.

World’s Best Belt Racing Series
When you race ahead of the pack, only one belt will get the job done—the World's Best Belt Racing Series. It’s engineered for champions who demand nothing less than the top spot. This belt boasts a high shock-load design featuring a custom Kevlar braid. The advanced rubber compound blend ensures unparalleled protection against delamination, while the precision-ground sidewalls deliver perfectly smooth engagement.

It’s the only belt with a shock-load rating high enough for 600 HP machines—it’s the perfect choice for riders who want to push the limit.

Extreme Badass
Extreme Badass belts are for those who like to gear down and go big. If you go low and slow with big tires through deep mud and rocks, this is the belt you need. The high-modulus rubber compound we use is knife cut using XC Technology—that means less fraying and a much longer life. Plus, it disperses heat faster than ball ground sides other belts use, so you’ll get smooth engagement all through your RPM curve.

So get your monster grips and put the pedal down—whether you’re pulling your buddies back to the trailer or making a run at the bounty hole, this belt loves a heavy throttle and constant abuse.

Sand Storm
Cruising the dunes and desert with the pedal down has always been hard on stock belts, and that’s what Sand Storm Belts are built for. They love high speed, high RPM, and high heat. Why? Because they have amazing heat dissipation—they run cool no matter what.

So ride hard, Sand Storm will keep you running smooth and the aramid cord construction will keep it in one piece.

Fitment-

OEM Part #: 422280651 / 422280652 / 417300383 / 422280654

  • Can-Am Defender HD 8 : 2016-2021
  • Can-Am Defender HD 8 DPS : 2016-2021
  • Can-Am Defender HD 8 XT : 2016-2021
  • Can-Am Defender HD 10 : 2016+
  • Can-Am Defender HD 10 DPS : 2016+
  • Can-Am Defender HD 10 XT : 2016+
  • Can-Am Defender HD 10 XT Cab : 2016+
  • Can-Am Defender HD 10 XTP : 2018+
  • Can-Am Defender HD 10 Mossy Oak : 2018+
  • Can-Am Defender HD 10 XMR : 2018+
  • Can-Am Defender HD 10 6x6 : 2020+
  • Can-Am Defender Limited HD 10 : 2020+
  • Can-Am Defender Pro HD 10 : 2020+
  • Can-Am Defender MAX HD 8 : 2017-2021
  • Can-Am Defender MAX HD 8 DPS : 2017-2021
  • Can-Am Defender MAX HD 8 XT : 2017-2021
  • Can-Am Defender MAX HD 10 DPS : 2017+
  • Can-Am Defender MAX HD 10 XT : 2017+
  • Can-Am Defender MAX HD 10 XT Cab : 2017+
  • Can-Am Defender MAX HD 10 XMR : 2019+
  • Can-Am Defender MAX HD 10 Lone Star Edition : 2018+
  • Can-Am Defender MAX HD 10 Limited : 2020+

Once your Steel Steeds gear leaves our warehouse, it typically arrives at your doorstep within 2–5 business days, unless otherwise noted. We partner with trusted shipping carriers to ensure your off-road essentials get to you fast and hassle-free. So gear up with confidence—your next big adventure is just around the corner!

We are committed to providing quality products and stand behind our items with a warranty. Exact coverage may vary, so please refer to our warranty page for more details!

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Once your Steel Steeds gear leaves our warehouse, it typically arrives at your doorstep within 2–5 business days, unless otherwise noted. We partner with trusted shipping carriers to ensure your off-road essentials get to you fast and hassle-free. So gear up with confidence—your next big adventure is just around the corner!

Absolutely! Nearly every item we carry comes with a warranty tailored to that specific product. We stand behind the quality of the products we distribute and want you to ride with confidence. For full details, visit our dedicated warranty page—and rest assured, we’ve got you covered every step of the way!