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Can-Am Commander Roofs
Halfway through hauling split oak across the back forty, a September storm rolls in and the Commander's open cage turns the driver's seat into a rain gauge. The firewood in the dump bed has a tarp. You don't. The roofs on this page fix that in four materials: EMP's one-piece top in nearly 1/8-inch 5052 aircraft-grade aluminum, Moose's two-piece UV-stabilized polyethylene MSE roof, SuperATV's 1/4-inch dark-tinted polycarbonate and TurnKey UTV's flush-mount aluminum sport roofs.
Fit comes down to generation first and seat count second. The Commander lineup changed for 2021 and the cage changed with it. EMP's aluminum top comes as #12125 for 2011-2013 cages and #12424 for 2014-2020 machines. The Moose MSE fits the 2011-2015 Commander 1000 and the 2011-2018 Commander 800. SuperATV's tinted roof is the one top here that spans the change, covering 2014-2020 800 and 1000 models plus 2021-and-newer 1000R DPS, XT and XT-P. The Commander MAX takes its own two-piece roof from TurnKey UTV. Behind this page sits the deepest Can-Am aftermarket catalog online, and we'd rather match your year and trim before you order than after. We're the fitment experts. Text us at (920) 644-5280, call (920) 214-8201 or hit the live chat on any page and we'll match your machine before you spend a dime.
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BUYER'S GUIDE: Can-Am Commander Roofs for the 800, 1000, 1000R and MAX — Aluminum, Poly and Tinted
| Type | Material and specs | Best for | What you give up |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-piece aluminum top | Nearly 1/8-inch 5052 aircraft-grade aluminum, laser cut and CNC formed, mini-texture black powder coat, battery LED dome light, rubber-coated straps (EMP) | The lowest profile here, adding only 1/8 inch to the machine's height | Separate part numbers for 2011-2013 and 2014-2020 cages, plus a $129.99 to $149.99 shared shipping charge |
| Flush-mount aluminum sport roof | Heavy-gauge aluminum on TurnKey's bolt-on brackets, no drilling, 30-minute install, one piece on the two-seat roof and two pieces on the MAX | Owners who want the panel sitting flush on the cage in a Commander color | Highest price in the category, and a flip-up windshield can need trimming to clear it |
| Two-piece polyethylene | UV-stabilized polyethylene, 50-3/4 by 44-1/2 inches, 8 inches tall, listed as extremely durable in cold weather (Moose MSE) | Late-fall riding on 2011-2018 Commander 800 and 2011-2015 Commander 1000 machines | It has to come off before trailering, and it fits first-generation two-seat Commanders only |
| Tinted polycarbonate | 1/4-inch dark-tinted polycarbonate rated 250 times stronger than glass, hard clamps, made in USA (SuperATV) | Seeing up the trail on climbs while blocking UV and heat, on 2014-2020 or 2021-and-newer 1000R machines | Dark tint is the only shade offered, and the manufacturer warranty runs three months against defects |
Clamps, Straps and Brackets: Judging a Commander Roof Before It Ships
Start with how the roof holds the cage. EMP fastens its tops with rubber-coated straps so bare metal never rubs your cage's powder coat. SuperATV ships hard clamps for a snug, rattle-free fit. TurnKey skips tube clamps entirely and bolts its roofs to its own brackets, so the panel sits flush on the cage with no drilled holes.
Then check the build. EMP laser cuts and CNC forms every top in Cleveland, Ohio, so the fit repeats roof to roof. TurnKey builds its two-seat roof as one piece with no seam overhead. Moose adds UV stabilizers to its polyethylene for summer sun.
From the shop: tell us about your windshield before you pick a roof. On a Commander, EMP's curved front visor keeps a SuperATV flip-up windshield from opening until the visor is straightened, and TurnKey's sport roof can need a little trimming to clear a flip-up. Both are hand-tool fixes that are easier to plan for than to discover in the driveway.
Commander Roof Prices With Shipping Counted In
The budget entry is EMP's #12424 top for 2014-2020 Commanders at $293.95, with the final price set by color. It adds a $149.99 shared shipping charge, though, which puts its landed cost above the $329.95 Moose MSE roof, a listing with no shared shipping charge. The sweet spot runs $329.95 to $356.95 and it's where most Commander owners land: the Moose, EMP's #12125 top at $330.99 and SuperATV's tinted roof at $356.95, the only one of the three that also fits 2021-and-newer 1000R machines. The premium end is TurnKey UTV's sport roof at $604.95 plus $149.99 shared shipping, or $603.85 to $614.85 plus $49.99 for the MAX version. That money buys the flush bolt-on brackets, the no-drill install and five colors.
Our risk-free 90-day return policy and price match guarantee cover every roof here. The most common warranty is between 3-6 months, but Everything Can-Am Offroad does offer extended 1- and 2-year warranties on all products if that is something you are interested in — you can add the extended warranty right at checkout. SuperATV adds its own three-month defect warranty on the tinted roof. Before you order, read reviews from Can-Am owners who ordered before you.
Top 3 Can-Am Commander Roof Brands
- Moose molds its MSE roof in two pieces from UV-stabilized polyethylene, a shell listed as extremely durable in cold weather.
- EMP laser cuts and CNC forms its one-piece tops from nearly 1/8-inch 5052 aircraft-grade aluminum in Cleveland, Ohio, and builds a battery-powered LED dome light into the roof.
- TurnKey UTV mounts its heavy-gauge aluminum sport roofs on its own flush brackets that bolt on in about 30 minutes with no drilling, in five colors.
Top 6 Can-Am Commander Roof Products
- Can-Am Commander Roof by Moose ($329.95): two-piece UV-stabilized polyethylene, 50-3/4 by 44-1/2 inches. For first-generation Commander 800 and 1000 owners who ride into late fall and keep the machine at home, since it comes off for trailering.
- Maverick and Commander One Piece Aluminum Top by EMP ($330.99): nearly 1/8-inch 5052 aluminum with a battery LED dome light. The fit for 2011-2013 Commander cages that the #12424 top won't mount to.
- Can-Am Commander Tinted Roof by Super ATV ($371.37): 1/4-inch dark-tinted polycarbonate with hard clamps, all hardware and a downloadable install guide, sold in 2014-2020 and 2021-and-newer versions. The pick for current-generation Commander owners and anyone who wants to see up through the roof on steep climbs.
- Can-Am Commander/Maverick One Piece Aluminum Top by EMP ($293.95-$333.95): the same 5052 aluminum build for 2014-2020 Commander mounts, in textured black, gloss black, white or Sunburst Yellow. For owners matching a roof to their plastics.
- Can-Am Commander Aluminum Sport Roof by TurnKey UTV ($604.95): one-piece heavy-gauge aluminum on no-drill flush brackets, in five colors including red and yellow. Built for owners who won't put a drill to the cage.
- Can-Am Commander/Maverick Aluminum MAX Sport Roof by Turnkey UTV ($603.85-$614.85): two precision-cut aluminum halves shaped to the MAX roll cage, on the same no-drill brackets. The roof for Commander MAX owners carrying a full crew.
Can-Am Commander Roof FAQ
Will a roof from a 2014-2020 Commander fit a 2021 or newer Commander?
Usually not. The 2021 and newer Commanders use a different cage, and most roofs are cut for one side of that line. EMP's #12424 top stops at 2020 and the Moose MSE stops at 2018. SuperATV's tinted roof is the exception, listing both 2014-2020 Commander 800 and 1000 fitment and 2021-and-newer 1000R DPS, XT and XT-P fitment. Text your year and trim to (920) 644-5280 and we'll confirm it.
Is there a roof here for the Commander MAX?
Yes. TurnKey UTV builds a two-piece heavy-gauge aluminum roof shaped to the MAX roll cage, and it bolts on with TurnKey's flush brackets and no drilling. The two-seat roofs on this page list no MAX fitment, so don't plan on stretching one over the rear seats. The MAX listing doesn't list model years, so send us yours before ordering.
Can I keep a sound bar with an aftermarket Commander roof?
That depends on how close the roof sits to the front cage bar. The factory Can-Am roof leaves a gap above that bar that sound bar brackets can use. A tight metal roof like EMP's, which adds only 1/8 inch of height, can leave too little room for them. Tell us your sound bar brand and we'll check the clearance before you order.
What is the shared shipping charge on some Commander roofs?
It's a separate charge shown on the product page, added to the item price. Here it runs $129.99 on EMP's #12125 top, $149.99 on EMP's #12424 top and TurnKey's two-seat roof and $49.99 on TurnKey's MAX roof. The Moose and SuperATV listings show none. Compare landed cost, not sticker price.
