Rival Alloy Center Skid Plate for Can-Am Defender

Unmatched Protection for Harsh Riding Conditions

Protect the vulnerable underside of your Can-Am Defender with the Rival Alloy Center Skid Plate, engineered from heavy-duty 3/16” Marine Grade Aluminum. Built to withstand brutal terrain, this skid plate delivers exceptional tear resistance, strength, and long-lasting durability for riders who push their machine to the limit.

Whether you ride rocky trails, deep ruts, or muddy backwoods, Rival’s precision-formed skid system shields critical components like the frame, driveline, and suspension from costly impacts.

Built Strong with Premium Materials

Rival uses top-tier materials and engineering techniques to produce a skid plate that performs in real-world conditions—not just on paper. Deep stamped sections add rigidity, and italian AkzoNobel powder coating provides superior scratch resistance and corrosion protection.

• Made from 3/16” Marine Grade Aluminum for exceptional strength
• High tear rating—ideal for aggressive off-road terrain
• Deep stamped recesses and metal brackets for added rigidity
• Recessed hardware protects bolts and washers
• Drainage & maintenance access points for easy service
• Precision laser cut for an exact OEM-style fit
• AkzoNobel powder coating for unmatched durability
• Perfect for rocky, muddy, and extreme riding environments

What’s Included

This is a full center skid system with A-arm protection. Every piece and every fastener is included:

• (1) Aluminum full-size skid plate
• (1) Front center plate
• (1) Back center plate
• (1) Right center guard
• (1) Left center guard
• (2) Front aluminum A-arm guards
• (2) Rear aluminum A-arm guards
• All required bolts, clip nuts, washers, nut plates, and rivets
• (4) Black steel mounting brackets
• Full installation instructions

Perfect Fitment for Can-Am Defender Models

This Rival skid plate fits a wide range of Can-Am Defender models from 2016–2026.

• Defender DPS HD10 • 2016-2025
• Defender DPS HD5 • 2018-2020
• Defender DPS HD8 • 2016-2020
• Defender HD10 • 2016-2018
• Defender HD5 • 2018-2021
• Defender HD8 • 2016-2020
• Defender LTD HD10 • 2020-2025
• Defender Pro DPS HD10 • 2020-2026
• Defender Pro Lone Star HD10 • 2021-2022
• Defender Pro LTD HD10 • 2021-2026
• Defender Pro XT HD10 • 2020-2026
• Defender X-MR HD10 • 2018-2025
• Defender X-MR w/Half Doors HD10 • 2023
• Defender XT Cab HD10 • 2016-2019
• Defender XT Cab HD8 • 2017-2020
• Defender XT HD10 • 2016-2025
• Defender XT HD8 • 2016-2020
• Defender XT-P HD10 • 2018-2019

Why Choose Rival Skid Plates?

Rival’s skid protection systems are tested by real riders in real terrain, ensuring they are the toughest and most effective skid plates you can install on your Can-Am Defender.