A heater for the Can-Am Maverick X3 and X3 MAX, 2018–2025
Purpose-built for the Maverick X3: 14,600 BTU through 6 adjustable vents, including dedicated defrost to keep your windshield clear. Mounts on the driver-side firewall left of the steering column — hidden and protected from the elements.
Fits
- 2018–2025 Can-Am Maverick X3, all models
- 2018–2025 Maverick X3 MAX, all models
Not for: The 2017 X3 (use the 2017 X3 kit). Have a 2026 X3 with the center screen? Call us before ordering.
Specs
| Heat output | 14,600 BTU |
|---|---|
| Airflow | 180 CFM |
| Vents | 6 adjustable, including defrost |
| Windshield defrost | Yes |
| Fan | Single |
| Heater size | 10 × 7.5 × 4.5 in |
| Mounts | Driver-side firewall, left of the steering column |
| MaxStat size | 1 in (26 mm), optional |
| Install time | 4–8 hours |
| Warranty | 3 years, whole kit |
What’s in the box
- Heater unit with fan
- 6 adjustable vents, including defrost vents
- Coolant hose, cut to length for one or two seat rows
- Fittings and mounting hardware
- The specialty tools the install needs
- Picture-rich, step-by-step instructions written for the average do-it-yourselfer
Installation
The heater mounts on the driver-side firewall left of the steering column, hidden and protected from the elements. You tap into the engine coolant and route the hose to the heater; the instructions show every step with pictures. Basic hand tools do the job.
Options
Seat rows: Pick one or two rows of seats so we pack the right length of coolant hose. The price doesn’t change.
Maverick X3
Maverick X3 MAX
MaxStat (+$85.99): Adds about 10–15° of cab heat by keeping the engine thermostat from cutting coolant flow to the heater core.
Hose clamp tools (+$24.99): A pair of clamp-off pliers that seal hoses up to 2 inches, so the coolant tie-in stays clean. Handy on radiator hoses too.
Questions we hear
Does it clear the windshield?
Yes. Dedicated defrost vents keep it clear.
What does the MaxStat add?
About 10–15° more cab heat. It is an inline bypass thermostat that keeps hot coolant flowing to the heater core when the engine thermostat would otherwise close, so the heat stays steady instead of cycling. Add it at checkout; this machine uses the 1-inch (26 mm) size. It comes with a 180°F thermostat, or 192°F if you ask before it ships.
Will it drain my battery?
No. The heat comes from your engine’s coolant, not the battery. The fan draws about what a factory blower does.
How long does the install take?
Plan on 4–8 hours depending on experience. Experienced do-it-yourselfers land at the low end; first-timers should set aside a full day and follow the picture-rich instructions step by step.
Do I need the hose clamp tools?
You can install without them, but they make the coolant tie-in faster and cleaner. They pinch the hoses shut so coolant doesn’t pour out, and less air gets into the system, which makes bleeding the air out much easier. Sold as a pair; they fit hoses up to 2 inches.
Why buy an Ice Crusher heater
We’re not the cheapest UTV heater. We’re the one designed, supported and shipped by the people who answer the phone. Every kit is built for a specific machine, comes complete, and is backed by real people who know it inside and out. And we keep improving our kits, even when it means retiring our own older designs.
Warranty, support and shipping
3-year warranty on the whole kit, electrical included. If something goes wrong, tell us the problem and we make it right. Tech support is unlimited and free for as long as you own the heater: call 888-964-0135 and a real person in Minnesota answers.
Free shipping in the lower 48. Order by noon CT, Monday through Friday, and it ships the same day. Canada: $30–$50 per heater freight depending on province; duties, taxes and brokerage are extra.
More help: Heater FAQ · Install videos on YouTube
- Legacy SKU:
- ICCH-UD-C-CANMAVX318_182
