Can-Am Commander Specs | Numbers Worth Comparing

The 2026 Commander lineup runs 52 hp or 100 hp, seats 2 or 4, tows 2,000 lb, and offers up to 15 in. clearance.

The Commander sits in the middle of Can-Am’s side-by-side family: more playful than a pure work rig, more useful than a bare trail toy. That’s why the numbers matter. Engine size, width, body length, tire height, bed size, and trim gear can change how it feels on tight trails, mud holes, fence rows, and weekend hauls.

For 2026, the lineup splits into two-seat and four-seat MAX models, with 700 and 1000R power choices on several trims. The lower trims keep the price and hardware simpler. The XT trims add trail gear. The X mr trims are built for mud. The XT-P trims add FOX shocks, 30-inch tires, beadlock wheels, and Smart-Lok traction hardware.

What the Commander Lineup Gives You

The 700 engine is the calm pick. It makes 52 hp and 42 lb-ft of torque from a 650 cc single-cylinder Rotax ACE engine, matched to a pDrive CVT. It suits property work, cruising, hunting access, and riders who want a softer buy-in.

The 1000R engine changes the mood. It uses a 976 cc liquid-cooled V-twin rated at 100 hp, paired with a QRS CVT. That choice makes more sense when you carry passengers, run larger tires, climb often, or want sharper throttle response on open trail sections.

• Two-seat trims: Shorter body, easier trailer fit, tighter turn feel.
• MAX trims: Four bucket seats, longer body, better pick for family rides.
• Trail trims: 27- or 28-inch tires, steel or cast-aluminum wheels, simple shocks.
• Mud trims: 30-inch Swamp Force tires, raised intake routing, relocated winch.

Can-Am Commander Specs By Trim And Job

Can-Am lists the official 2026 Commander specifications with package-level details, and those details are worth matching to how you ride. The same nameplate can mean a 62-inch-wide 700 trail rig or a 64-inch-wide 1000R mud machine with 30-inch tires.

Every Commander package brings a dump cargo box and a rated 2,000 lb towing capacity. The cargo box measures 29.5 x 45.2 x 10.6 inches, which is useful for coolers, tools, feed bags, straps, recovery gear, and camping bins. It’s not a pickup bed, but it’s far more practical than most sport side-by-sides.

Width matters as much as horsepower. A 62-inch model threads through narrow gates and wooded routes with less drama. A 64-inch model adds stance and tire room, but tight trailer rails, old ATV paths, and narrow barn doors can turn two extra inches into a headache.

How the Specs Feel On Dirt

The DPS and MAX DPS trims are the plainest on paper, but that can be a win. Steel wheels, twin-tube gas shocks, 27-inch tires, and a simpler gauge keep the package clean. If your riding mixes gravel lanes, mild trail, chores, and hunting access, those trims avoid hardware you may not press hard.

The XT models are the sweet spot for many buyers. The roof, bumper, 4,500 lb winch, cast-aluminum wheels, and 28-inch tires feel like gear most owners would add anyway. The 1000R XT also gets arched suspension with 15 inches of travel front and rear, which makes rough trail days less tiring.

The XT-P trims are for riders who care about shock control. FOX 2.5 PODIUM Piggyback shocks with QS3 adjustment let you firm up or soften the ride without crawling under the machine. The 30-inch tires add height and grip, while beadlock wheels help during low-pressure trail riding.

The X mr trims are mud-first. Raised intake routing, lower gearing, Swamp Force tires, Smart-Lok modes, and a relocated winch all point in the same direction. For dry, rocky, or tight wooded trails, that gear may feel like extra cost and extra tire. For ruts and muck, it’s the right package from day one.

2026 Commander trim	Engine and seating	Specs that shape the ride
Commander DPS	700 or 1000R, 2 seats	Starts at $15,399; 128.5 x 62 x 70.5 in.; 12.5 in. clearance; 27 in. Trail Force tires.
Commander XT	700 or 1000R, 2 seats	Starts at $17,199; 13 in. clearance; 28 in. Trail King tires; roof, bumper, and 4,500 lb winch.
Commander XT-P	1000R, 2 seats	Starts at $25,199; 13.5 in. clearance; FOX QS3 shocks; 30 in. Trac Force tires.
Commander X mr	1000R, 2 seats	Starts at $23,599; 15 in. clearance; 30 in. Swamp Force tires; mud-tuned Smart-Lok.
Commander MAX DPS	700 or 1000R, 4 seats	Starts at $17,599; 158.3 x 62 x 73 in.; 12.5 in. clearance; 27 in. Trail Force tires.
Commander MAX XT	700 or 1000R, 4 seats	Starts at $19,799; 160.4 x 64 x 76.2 in.; 13 in. clearance; 28 in. Trail King tires.
Commander MAX XT-P	1000R, 4 seats	Starts at $28,099; 13.5 in. clearance; FOX QS3 shocks; 30 in. Trac Force tires.
Commander MAX X mr	1000R, 4 seats	Starts at $27,099; 164.2 x 64 x 76 in.; 13.5 in. clearance; 30 in. Swamp Force tires.

Specs To Check Before You Buy

Before picking a trim, match the numbers to the trailer, garage, land, and riding crew. The Can-Am brochures page is handy when you want model sheets beside accessory catalogs without jumping across dealer pages.

Spec	Why it matters	Good target
Width	Affects gates, trailers, bridges, and wooded trail squeeze.	62 in. for narrow routes; 64 in. for stance.
Ground clearance	Helps over ruts, rocks, stumps, and mud lips.	13 in. for trails; 15 in. for mud.
Tire size	Changes height, ride feel, gearing load, and grip.	28 in. for mixed use; 30 in. for tougher terrain.
Seats	Changes length, turning feel, and passenger room.	2 for tight trails; 4 for family or crew rides.
Winch	Helps with stuck recoveries and light property tasks.	Factory 4,500 lb unit on XT, XT-P, and X mr trims.

Which Commander Makes Sense?

Pick the Commander DPS if price, simple upkeep, and trail manners sit at the top of your list. Pick the XT if you want the most useful factory add-ons without jumping into sport-trim pricing. Choose the 1000R engine when you carry adults often or ride hills with gear in the bed.

Go XT-P if suspension feel is the main reason you’re shopping above the XT. Go X mr only if mud is a regular part of your riding, not a rare detour. The tire, gearing, intake, and winch placement make sense when they match the ground under you.

Safety gear belongs in the same shopping plan as tires and roofs. The ROHVA Safety Rules say riders should wear helmets and seat belts, keep body parts inside the vehicle, avoid paved roads, and ride only in marked areas. Those habits matter more as horsepower, passengers, and tire size rise.

Final Pick From The Spec Sheet

For most mixed trail and property use, the Commander XT 1000R is the cleanest balance of power, 28-inch tires, 13-inch clearance, winch, roof, and trail-ready hardware. For tighter budgets, the DPS 700 keeps the same core shape and towing rating. For mud, the X mr earns its price by bundling the parts you’d otherwise add later.

The smart buy isn’t the trim with the longest spec list. It’s the one whose width, engine, suspension, tire package, and seating match your trailer, trails, passengers, and weekend plans.