I love my 2016 Commander XT 800. Great review, thanks for posting. I agree with your comments about the mileage. I've never come close to running out of gas, even on long trips.
Congrats man. I have a 2013 Commander 1000xt. Can Am's are strong in power and built tough. Have fun don't be afraid to beat it, it will take it. P.S you will never use the over ride button....
I had a 2015 Can am Commander 800R viper red color. I very much liked the machine but I traded it in for a 2017 570 Polaris Razor S. Here was my reasons for trading in my Commander. I service my own machines, whether it is my pickup or my skidloader, as much as I can. When it was getting close to servicing my Can am, you have to pull the passenger side plastic from your console along with pulling out your passenger seat to get to the oil filter (which is not a spin on filter by the way). The engine is obviously completely surrounded by your plastic console. This might not be a huge issue but only 3 of the wheels are applied for braking. No caliper on one of the rear wheels. My own opinion here but I thought the machine was definitely plenty loud when I got my going around 35+mph. No power steering in The base R models but really not much of an issue with that as well. The 570 Razor S that I now has power steering, a more opened up easy access engine for quicker service, runs quiet but still has plenty of pop for what I do with it. Another excellent machine for what you get for the money. I don't bounce my machines off of rocks or race em so I'm not really looking at paying a bunch of money for more CC's. They are all nice machines as long as people respect them and treat em right. I still like the Can Am commander's and wouldn't mind having another one someday but I'm trying put Polaris for awhile. Every brand and model of anything has it's pros and cons so who knows, maybe I'll go back and get a commander again
Great drink. Lol. I love the rig bro. Very nice. Be safe and have fun man. I'm looking for a side by side myself. That's what get me here. You should do another review so we can see how it held up. Thanks for the video.
Helpful tips 1) get the factory fender flares (that come on the XT model). Without them, every puddle and piece of dirt finds it way onto your lap. 2) get the sport-low electrical harness that allows you to run sport mode in low range. 3) Siezmik mirrors are worth every penny. 4) Run low range on the trails unless you are typically going over 40 on the trails. Running high range and low speeds is the quickest way to cook your belt. 5) it's a fun toy - enjoy it!
"Run low range on the trails unless you are typically going over 40 on the trails. Running high range and low speeds is the quickest way to cook your belt" You are the second person to say that. Can you explain? I have about 24Hours on my 800DPS
Nearly all blown belts are the result of the belt overheating and delaminating. Keep the belt temp under 180 degrees and it wil last a few thousand miles. If the belt gets over 200 degrees for very long, the life is shortened to a few hundred miles. Over 220 degrees and it will blow very soon. Things that overheat a belt. 1) running wide open for several miles. 2) constant sand dunes without allowing cool down time 3) high loads on the belt, like mud runs in high gear, trying to get unstuck in high gear, slow steep climbs in high gear. Imagine how quickly you would toast the clutch on a manual trans truck by pulling a trailer up a slow steep hill starting in 4th gear. The clutch would slip and glaze and toast itself.
I normally don't comment but I have a '16 1000 and ya it's fast and comfortable and you can't beat the ride. But, the quality is just not there. Keep an eye on those rear torsion bar bolts and the tire rod ends bend like butter.
So I am thinking about this unit for my farm. I do light hauling (brush, tools, bales of hay every now and then but not often), pull trailers every now and then. I do short runs, like 5-10 minutes. Need it to idle good for extended periods, also would need to make tight turns. I love the lay out and the bed seems plenty big and I hate the John deer gators. Anyway, what do you think?
Did u know u can take the seats out and use them as a chair if ur out fishing ? There made to come out and to be used outside the machine. I like that option because we like to take off and go down to the river fishing.
OK owner, just how big of a deal is not having DPS/power stearing. Do you wish you have bought the next model up with DPS, or are you still good with the base model you purchased. Just wondering because I'm looking at this model also. Thanks.....
Hello! My name is Enrique from mexico, excuse my bad english! I hope you can help me! I sell avocadoes... do you think i can pull 2000 lbs with This can am??? Thanks you very much!!!
Holding up great just did fresh fluids all around changed my belt for the first time with 1500 miles on it ! Word of advice don't let any dealer do maintenance on it they can't be trusted I did my gearbox oil and there was barley any gear oil in there
Your going to hate the heat, i insulated my engine cover and very little help. Looking at the maverick with rear mount engine now. No more commander for me because of heat
I love my 2016 Commander XT 800. Great review, thanks for posting. I agree with your comments about the mileage. I've never come close to running out of gas, even on long trips.
I just bought one. Wheel spacers, lift, light bar, roof, winch, fender flares, etc. 1000 XT. Holy shit so much fun.
we have a 2015 can am outlander max xt 1000 2up in camo,, got it brand new,,, assembled and delivered,,, we love it
Congrats man. I have a 2013 Commander 1000xt. Can Am's are strong in power and built tough. Have fun don't be afraid to beat it, it will take it. P.S you will never use the over ride button....
Great review man and your right, not a lot of reviews on these. I’m getting ready to pull the trigger on one.
I had a 2015 Can am Commander 800R viper red color. I very much liked the machine but I traded it in for a 2017 570 Polaris Razor S. Here was my reasons for trading in my Commander. I service my own machines, whether it is my pickup or my skidloader, as much as I can. When it was getting close to servicing my Can am, you have to pull the passenger side plastic from your console along with pulling out your passenger seat to get to the oil filter (which is not a spin on filter by the way). The engine is obviously completely surrounded by your plastic console. This might not be a huge issue but only 3 of the wheels are applied for braking. No caliper on one of the rear wheels. My own opinion here but I thought the machine was definitely plenty loud when I got my going around 35+mph. No power steering in The base R models but really not much of an issue with that as well. The 570 Razor S that I now has power steering, a more opened up easy access engine for quicker service, runs quiet but still has plenty of pop for what I do with it. Another excellent machine for what you get for the money. I don't bounce my machines off of rocks or race em so I'm not really looking at paying a bunch of money for more CC's. They are all nice machines as long as people respect them and treat em right. I still like the Can Am commander's and wouldn't mind having another one someday but I'm trying put Polaris for awhile. Every brand and model of anything has it's pros and cons so who knows, maybe I'll go back and get a commander again
Thanks for video. Not much out there on the base model
Great drink. Lol. I love the rig bro. Very nice. Be safe and have fun man. I'm looking for a side by side myself. That's what get me here. You should do another review so we can see how it held up. Thanks for the video.
Helpful tips 1) get the factory fender flares (that come on the XT model). Without them, every puddle and piece of dirt finds it way onto your lap. 2) get the sport-low electrical harness that allows you to run sport mode in low range. 3) Siezmik mirrors are worth every penny. 4) Run low range on the trails unless you are typically going over 40 on the trails. Running high range and low speeds is the quickest way to cook your belt. 5) it's a fun toy - enjoy it!
"Run low range on the trails unless you are typically going over 40 on the trails. Running high range and low speeds is the quickest way to cook your belt"
You are the second person to say that. Can you explain? I have about 24Hours on my 800DPS
Nearly all blown belts are the result of the belt overheating and delaminating. Keep the belt temp under 180 degrees and it wil last a few thousand miles. If the belt gets over 200 degrees for very long, the life is shortened to a few hundred miles. Over 220 degrees and it will blow very soon.
Things that overheat a belt.
1) running wide open for several miles.
2) constant sand dunes without allowing cool down time
3) high loads on the belt, like mud runs in high gear, trying to get unstuck in high gear, slow steep climbs in high gear.
Imagine how quickly you would toast the clutch on a manual trans truck by pulling a trailer up a slow steep hill starting in 4th gear. The clutch would slip and glaze and toast itself.
i wouldn’t go around 40 on low lol. id say if ur going over 20 put it in high
Awesome machine buddy...enjoy! Does it come with the rum and coke?
Sweet!
Thanks for the review. Im looking at that model and above Commander but for 2019. Very interesting. Thanks again
We bought the 2019, great machine, handles everything we throw at it
I normally don't comment but I have a '16 1000 and ya it's fast and comfortable and you can't beat the ride. But, the quality is just not there. Keep an eye on those rear torsion bar bolts and the tire rod ends bend like butter.
Buying one next wendsday so thank you for your input let you know when I put on my channel
U will be surprised on how fast it is and handling
Nice through review. Did you look at or drive the Yamaha Wolverine R-Spec before buying the Commander? I'm wondering how you think they compare.
No didn't test drive the wolverine but I was looking at hp and price an commander was cheaper with more hp so I went with can am
Anyone know what break-in time is on the motor
So I am thinking about this unit for my farm. I do light hauling (brush, tools, bales of hay every now and then but not often), pull trailers every now and then. I do short runs, like 5-10 minutes. Need it to idle good for extended periods, also would need to make tight turns.
I love the lay out and the bed seems plenty big and I hate the John deer gators.
Anyway, what do you think?
Omatters I would check out the hd8 defender can am look it up might be perfect for what u need still goes 60mph
Did u know u can take the seats out and use them as a chair if ur out fishing ? There made to come out and to be used outside the machine. I like that option because we like to take off and go down to the river fishing.
Yeah I pull them out in front of people and sit down and the girls always take my seats lol I let them
OK owner, just how big of a deal is not having DPS/power stearing. Do you wish you have bought the next model up with DPS, or are you still good with the base model you purchased. Just wondering because I'm looking at this model also. Thanks.....
Just get power steering lol unless you want popeye arms💪
I can’t find reviews on most of these vehicles on UA-cam either and I think I know why.. most people can’t afford them!!!!!
rzrs are more expensive than this, and theres alot of reviews on those
i have a 19 and they look identical anyone know differences?
Same size as the the 2017
So weird cuz I'm used to mine with a shit ton of mods 😂
You likeing this utv so far im fixing to buy one in a few weeks would u recommend this.
Can't kill this thing!!! Make sure you get sport low very important
@@bigmallerd727 post somw riding vids sometime
Hello! My name is Enrique from mexico, excuse my bad english! I hope you can help me! I sell avocadoes... do you think i can pull 2000 lbs with This can am??? Thanks you very much!!!
How's the can am doin?
Holding up great just did fresh fluids all around changed my belt for the first time with 1500 miles on it ! Word of advice don't let any dealer do maintenance on it they can't be trusted I did my gearbox oil and there was barley any gear oil in there
Is this a power steering model?
No
@@bigmallerd727 how is it not having it?
Wasn't bad until I hit a tree ....now it's stiff but I bent it back and it still turns just got to use some force.
Your going to hate the heat, i insulated my engine cover and very little help. Looking at the maverick with rear mount engine now. No more commander for me because of heat
The 800 runs cooler, it's not a 1000
Mine is a 2016 800 not the 1000. I stand by my statement
I can’t be the only person who noticed Riley green in the background?
Heck yeah an frank foster
What the top speed?
I had it up to 72mph
Play video at 1.5 speed. He talks so slow, you will still get the jist
Don't keep it more then two years great side x side just deal it in two years bro
Can am Dennis 68 Can am Man
Why is that? Do they seem to run into issues past that?
Spend all that money and they give you steel wheels...ridiculous
Civilized Delinquent right!
Base model is pretty cheap really. By side by side standards that is.
U spend that many and have no wintch :( disapointment
Mati12ful its brand new base model the ones that have a winch are way more expensive.
Sam Machining enjoy :)
You will be very disappointed in about 1 years time. Can am do not last.
How so? What do I need to look out for ? Thanks for the heads up.
Thats not totally true. If you beat the piss outta it then yeah, its toast
Had mine for three years with no problems. You must be talking about a Razor!
I’ve had my Outlander for 4 years, zero problems. Not an issue at all.
Love my rene! 3 years and zerooooo problems. I pound the he'll out of it. Clutch kit youshi slip on and power commander on 28s