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2027 Can-Am SSVs get a raft of upgrades.
Can-Am has introduced its 2027 range of side-by-side vehicles (SSV) and all-terrain vehicles (ATV), including the industry leading Defender, the Maverick R and the hugely capable Outlander ATV, incorporating a host of advancements designed to deliver an exceptional riding experience.
Following the success of the 2026 Defender HD11, Can-Am is bringing the same innovation, comfort and performance to its mid-horsepower offering, with the Defender HD10. Equipped with a new best-in-class 80-horsepower Rotax triple-cylinder engine, the second-generation HD10 lineup boasts quiet, hardworking power to knock out the toughest jobs.
In addition to its revamped powertrain, the new-generation HD10 also benefits from an updated chassis and suspension design, state-of-the-art technology and premium interior comfort, all while working harder and smarter than ever before. The Defender XU model is available with the second-generation Defenders (HD10 and HD11), with the exception of the mud specialist X mr package.
Inside the cab, the 2027 Defender offers an upgraded experience with a new 5-inch colour information display, while the Limited, X mr and Lonestar models offer a refined 10.25-inch wireless, touch display with an embedded navigation function, AM/FM radio, alongside digital audio for cleaner sound and customisable screen capabilities. The wireless display also allows owners to update their vehicle’s software remotely to access the latest features and improvements.
Having showcased the game-changing Can-Am Outlander Electric at National Fieldays in June, alongside the powerhouse of the Outlander 1000R, the Pro ATV lineup also receives notable upgrades for 2027. Factory-installed Can-Am accessories, including hand guards, fender flares, footwell protectors and a trailer hitch mount, offer practical benefits, as well as more connectivity packages.
The high-horsepower Outlander XT and Backcountry models are available with a 10.25-inch touch display infotainment system, offering a built-in GPS for access to offline mapping, while also offering convenient ride setting adjustments on the fly.
On the performance front, for 2027, all Maverick R models are equipped with the second-generation Rotax dual-clutch transmission, featuring an extra low gear for optimal power delivery in low-speed terrain and reinforced components to make the most of the additional torque.
All 2027 Maverick R and Maverick X3 models are equipped with integrated window nets for better protection from the elements, while Maverick X3 models come equipped with door fillers for improved cabin sealing, Meanwhile the RS and DS variants receive a fully enclosed roof.
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With the biannual Italian EIMA machinery Expo less than a month away, Case IH has taken out a Technical Evolution award for the Advanced Vehicle Suspension system available on its Optum 360–440 series tractors.
The Advanced Vehicle Suspension system, available on Optum 360, 390, and 440 models, responds to changing conditions, automatically adjusting how the suspension reacts to absorbs shocks and controlling vehicle movement.
In operation, sensors monitor the vibrations transmitted from the tractor chassis to the operator cabin, allowing the system to adjust suspension damping in real time. The control system incorporates key priorities, such as comfort at lower speeds and stability as speed increases, while also reacting to factors such as lower tyre pressures, where the tyres absorb more of the initial shock.
Case IH said as suspension requirements change throughout the working day, as tractors move between the paddock and road transport, the system manages suspension response in the background as tasks, speeds and conditions change, leaving the operator without the need to make manual adjustments.
Richard Hollins, Optum series tractors global product manager, said: “Pioneering technology must earn its place in the working day. Farmers and contractors will judge an investment by what it delivers, including manageable ownership costs, dependable up-time and the versatility to tackle different jobs. With AVS, we are putting intelligent control to work for comfort and stability, without giving the operator another setting to manage.”
Organised by FederUnacoma, the Italian Agricultural Machinery Manufacturers Federation, the contest has been part of EIMA since 1986, with the Technical Evolution distinction awarded to products that introduce original improvements to solutions already manufactured or patented.
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