Defender limited max vs 3 seat?

[sf jakey]

I’m buying a limited this year.  I’m torn between the max and the regular cab. I’d like the extra seating and inside protection, and I assume the LWB rides nicer, but I am concerned about the length when using it in difficult terrain, rocks etc.  Anybody get the max and regret it?  I assume the max is a bit quieter as well with the engine farther back.

 

[Andystoy19]

The Max is longer so it gets hung up much easier in the mud or muskeg, trees or rocks. The Max is a family, nice trail machine. Good luck with the one you choose.

 

[Bad Daddy]

We have the Max, and use it on tracks from December to April.On tracks, it will go anywhere and not get hung up.  On tires, the underside of the machine has a few beauty marks.   I thought of getting a lift kit, but Portals would be better, especially with tracks....This past weekend, we had 4 adults in it, and some firewood (12 x 1' diameter rounds, and the ride was amazing.   We dumped off the wood at the cabin,  and went off the trail and into some really sketchy terrain.  sketchy in that 3 of the passengers didn't want to be in the car, going down the face of the butte.   I would say, that if anything its the width, and not the length that causes the issues.  We  also used it to pull some floats out of the water; used the winch, then pulling with machine in reverse, 4WD and rear diff locked... 8'x20 floats, and it didn't even spin the tires on dry grass, I was super impressed!  not sure why but pics are always upside down... its a mac thing, i guess.