Most Defender owners we talk to are going to put a winch on eventually. The question is where. A lot of stock front ends do not offer a clean, strong spot to mount one, and a winch is only as good as what it is bolted to when the rope comes tight.
Our Can-Am Defender Front Bumper with LED Lights (2020+) solves that with a winch mount built right in. It also adds integrated LED lighting, so the front of the Defender works harder in two ways.
Built around the winch
Because the winch mount is part of the bumper, the winch sits where it is protected and lined up for a straight pull off the front of the machine. That is what you want when you are dragging the Defender out of a creek bank or helping a buddy who buried his rig. Mounting it here also keeps the winch out front, where you can reach the controls and spool rope easily. Before you buy a winch, check that its mounting pattern lines up with the bumper so the install goes smoothly.
A winch-ready bumper also means the winch is not hanging exposed under the machine, where mud and rocks can beat on it.
Lights that plug right in
The LED lights are plug-and-play and come with a wiring harness and a front dash switch. You do not have to splice into factory wiring or run your own relays. Flip the switch from the driver’s seat and the lights come on, which is handy for late trips back from the stand or chores after dark.
What is included
Here is what comes with the bumper:
- Front bumper with built-in winch mount
- Integrated LED lights
- Wiring harness
- Front dash switch
- Mounting hardware
A winch is not part of the listed contents, so you can choose the one that fits your needs.
Besides the winch and lights, a front bumper gives the nose of the Defender something sturdy to take the hits from brush, branches and the occasional stump. On a work machine that pushes through overgrown fence lines and wooded trails, that matters.
Fitment
This bumper is for 2020-and-newer Can-Am Defender models. Confirm your year before ordering, and think about any other front accessories you already run. Questions? Call the Wild Boar team at 850-912-4350.
