Product Description
Stronger Than Stock: SuperATV Rhino 2.0 Heavy-Duty Axle for the Can-Am Defender & Defender MAX
The SuperATV Rhino 2.0 heavy-duty axle for the Can-Am Defender and Defender MAX (HD5, HD7, HD8, HD9, HD10 and HD11) replaces a broken stock axle — or keeps the next one from breaking. SuperATV builds it from 4340 chromoly with a larger shaft and CV joints than stock, and backs it with an 18-month warranty.
Choose your Defender model and years, then the axle location, in the menus above — every choice carries SuperATV's own current part number for that machine, so the part that ships is the one SuperATV lists for yours.
Features
- 4340 chromoly construction from end to end, with SuperATV's proprietary heat treatment
- Rhino 2.0 formula: a shaft 4 mm larger than stock plus larger, stronger CV components
- High articulation angles keep the CV joints running cooler through long suspension travel
- Puncture-resistant boots
- Field- and lab-tested by SuperATV, the company that designs and builds it
- 18-month Rhino 2.0 warranty
Fitment (per SuperATV)
| Machine | Years |
|---|---|
| Can-Am Defender HD 5 | 2017-2021 |
| Can-Am Defender HD 5 DPS | 2017-2021 |
| Can-Am Defender HD 7 | 2022+ |
| Can-Am Defender MAX HD 7 | 2022+ |
| 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 8 XT Cab | 2020-2021 |
| 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 HD 9 | 2022+ |
| Can-Am Defender HD 9 Cab | 2022+ |
| Can-Am Defender HD 9 DPS | 2022+ |
| Can-Am Defender HD 9 XT | 2022+ |
| Can-Am Defender Max HD 9 | 2022+ |
| Can-Am Defender Max HD 9 DPS | 2022+ |
| Can-Am Defender Max HD 9 XT | 2022+ |
| Can-Am Defender HD 10 | 2016+ |
| Can-Am Defender HD 10 6x6 | 2020+ |
| Can-Am Defender HD 10 6x6 Limited | 2022+ |
| 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 XMR | 2018+ |
| Can-Am Defender HD 10 XT | 2016+ |
| Can-Am Defender HD 10 XT Cab | 2016-2021 |
| Can-Am Defender HD 10 XTP | 2018-2019, 2021+ |
| Can-Am Defender MAX HD 10 DPS | 2017+ |
| Can-Am Defender MAX HD 10 Limited | 2020+ |
| Can-Am Defender MAX HD 10 Lone Star Edition | 2018+ |
| Can-Am Defender MAX HD 10 XMR | 2019+ |
| Can-Am Defender MAX HD 10 XT | 2017+ |
| Can-Am Defender MAX HD 10 XT Cab | 2020-2021 |
| Can-Am Defender Pro HD 10 | 2020+ |
| Can-Am Defender Pro HD 10 Lone Star | 2021+ |
| Can-Am Defender HD11 Limited | 2026+ |
| Can-Am Defender HD11 XMR | 2026+ |
| Can-Am Defender HD 11 XMR w/Half Doors | 2026+ |
| Can-Am Defender MAX HD11 Limited | 2026+ |
| Can-Am Defender MAX HD11 Lone Star | 2026+ |
| Can-Am Defender MAX HD 11 Lone Star Cab | 2026+ |
| Can-Am Defender MAX HD11 XMR | 2026+ |
| Can-Am Defender MAX HD 11 XMR w/Half Doors | 2026+ |
| Can-Am Defender HD 11 XT | 2026+ |
| Can-Am Defender HD 11 XT Cab | 2026+ |
| Can-Am Defender MAX HD 11 XT | 2026+ |
| Can-Am Defender MAX HD 11 XT Cab | 2026+ |
Before You Order
- SuperATV lists front axles only for: HD5 (2017-2021), HD10 XT Cab (2020-2021).
- Pick your Defender model and years first, then the axle location — every combination carries SuperATV's own part number for that machine.
- Axles are sold individually — order one for each corner you are replacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will this Rhino 2.0 axle fit my Defender?
It fits the Defender models and years in the fitment table above, which follows SuperATV's own fitment chart — make your choices in the menus above so the right part number ships. Not sure it fits your machine? Email info@utvpartsandaccessories.com with your year, make and model and we'll confirm before you order — or call 800-596-0785.
Is shipping free?
Yes — most of what we sell ships free to the lower 48 states. Orders under $150 have a flat $14.99 shipping fee. Alaska and Canada shipments incur additional freight charges, and international shipping is available — we quote it individually so you get the best rate. Questions? Email info@utvpartsandaccessories.com or call 800-596-0785 or text 763-284-5030.
Can I order over the phone?
Yes! Call 800-596-0785 (M-F 11AM-4PM CST) and a real person who lives in the USA will answer your questions, confirm fitment, and take your order directly. Prefer email? Write info@utvpartsandaccessories.com and we'll usually reply same business day.
What if I need help with installation?
Email info@utvpartsandaccessories.com or call 800-596-0785 — our team can walk you through the majority of product and installation questions, and if we can't answer something ourselves, we know how to get the answer and will make sure you're taken care of.
⚠ California Proposition 65 Warning: this product may contain a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer or birth defects or other reproductive harm.
