The underside of a Can-Am Defender HD10 carries the engine cases, drivetrain and frame rails only a few inches above every rock, stump and frozen rut. A full skid plate turns that exposed belly into one smooth, slippery surface, so the machine glides over obstacles that would otherwise hang it up or punch a hole in something expensive.
Highlights
- 1/2" thick proprietary ARMW (a custom UHMW material)
- Full coverage from front to back
- Interlocking panels create a smooth, gap-free surface
- Flush bolts reduce snag points
- Abrasion, bend and break resistant
- Built-in drain ports for easy cleanup
- Made in the USA, Pat. No. 10,202,149
Why ARMW Instead of Aluminum
Aluminum skids dent, gouge and grab on sharp rock. ARMW is a slick UHMW plastic that slides across rocks and logs and won't hold a dent, and at 1/2" thick it absorbs hard hits without cracking. That slipperiness is the real benefit, because the machine keeps moving instead of high-centering.
Smooth From End to End
The panels interlock so there are no edges for a rock to catch, and the bolts sit flush with the surface. The plate attaches directly to the frame for a precise fit and solid support.
Easy to Live With
Drain holes let water and mud wash out, so you can hose the underside clean instead of pulling the skid after every muddy ride.
What's in the Box
- Interlocking ARMW skid plate panels
- Flush mounting hardware
- Instructions
Who It's For and What Pairs Well
For 2-seat Defender HD10 owners who ride rocky, rutted or wooded ground. Add nerf bars from Can-Am Defender rocker guards and bumpers from Defender bumpers for full armor, or see more in Defender skid plates.
Fitment
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2016+ | Can-Am | Defender HD 10 |
| 2016+ | Can-Am | Defender HD 10 DPS |
| 2020+ | Can-Am | Defender HD 10 Limited |
| 2018+ | Can-Am | Defender HD 10 Mossy Oak |
| 2020+ | Can-Am | Defender HD 10 Pro |
| 2016+ | Can-Am | Defender HD 10 XT |
| 2016+ | Can-Am | Defender HD 10 XT Cab |
| 2018+ | Can-Am | Defender HD 10 XTP |
| 2018+ | Can-Am | Defender HD 10 XMR |
Installation Notes
The skid bolts directly to the frame using the included hardware. Lift the machine safely and work from front to back. Instructions are linked below.
- source:
- superatv
- satv_url:
- https://www.superatv.com/can-am-defender-hd10-full-skid-plate
- fitment_raw:
- Can-Am Defender HD 10 2016+; Can-Am Defender HD 10 DPS 2016+; Can-Am Defender HD 10 Limited 2020+; Can-Am Defender HD 10 Mossy Oak 2018+; Can-Am Defender HD 10 Pro 2020+; Can-Am Defender HD 10 XT 2016+; Can-Am Defender HD 10 XT Cab 2016+; Can-Am Defe
- install_pdf:
- https://madmin.superatv.com/amfile/file/download/file/4569/product/157612/
- desc_status:
- rewritten_2026-10-29