Most people think about bumpers on the front of a machine first. That makes sense, since the front end takes the first hit from brush, stumps and fence posts. But on a work machine like the Can-Am Defender, the back end takes a beating too: backing up to trailers, squeezing between trees, hooking up to equipment in the dark.
Our Can-am Defender Rear Bumper with LED Lights brings the same protection-and-lighting idea riders want up front to the rear of the Defender.
Protection where you can’t see
When you back a Defender up, you are guessing where the corners are. A bump into a tree, a gate post or the trailer fender can crack plastic or bend a bed corner. This bumper is built from durable steel and gives the back of the machine a solid edge to take those hits instead of the body panels. On a farm, ranch or hunting property, where the machine is constantly maneuvering in tight spaces, that is cheap insurance.
Built-in LED lighting
The bumper has integrated LED lights, so lighting and protection come in one piece instead of two separate add-ons. Good rear lighting is useful in a lot of real situations:
- Backing up to a trailer or loading area after dark
- Hooking up or unhooking equipment at the end of the day
- Seeing the ground behind you while turning around on a narrow trail
- Making the machine easier for others to see from behind
Anyone who has tried to back a loaded Defender down a dark lane by the glow of the taillights knows how much this helps.
Plug and play install
The LED lights are plug and play and come with a wiring harness, so you are not splicing into factory wires or piecing together a lighting kit. Mounting hardware is included as well. That keeps the install straightforward for a home garage, and it means the lights are wired in cleanly instead of with a nest of tape and zip ties.
Front and rear protection work best together. If you already run one of our front bumpers, this rear bumper finishes the job so the Defender is covered at both ends.
Check fitment first
This bumper is made for the Can-Am Defender. Can-Am has built several Defender versions over the years, so confirm your year and model and look at what is already mounted on the back of your machine, such as a hitch or other accessories. If you have any doubt, call the Wild Boar shop at 850-912-4350 and we will help you make sure it fits.
