Hello,
I am considering purchasing a leftover 2013 Brutus and would like to hear from some current owners.
The model I am looking at has the front hydraulics, but no cab. I would like to add a bucket for light snow removal, spreading gravel in driveway potholes, and moving mulch around. I will also use the power dump bed for firewood, dirt/mulch etc.
My biggest concern is the complaints I read on the loud engine. My question is... are these complaints mainly with the cab? Would like to hear some opinions from owners without the cab... Or cab removed. My father has had a diesel mule for years, and it's not all that loud to me.
My other concerns are of course the lack of power and the command lever upgrade. I'm not sure if this unit has had the upgrade, and what this will cost if I have it done by my local dealer.
As some of you may know... There is a dealer selling these units with a few miles on them for less than 10 grand. This seems like a great value for the capabilities these machine have.
Unfortunately, no dealers in my area have these in stock, so I would be buying without a test drive and relying only on the reviews I've read which is not ideal.
I am considering purchasing a leftover 2013 Brutus and would like to hear from some current owners.
The model I am looking at has the front hydraulics, but no cab. I would like to add a bucket for light snow removal, spreading gravel in driveway potholes, and moving mulch around. I will also use the power dump bed for firewood, dirt/mulch etc.
My biggest concern is the complaints I read on the loud engine. My question is... are these complaints mainly with the cab? Would like to hear some opinions from owners without the cab... Or cab removed. My father has had a diesel mule for years, and it's not all that loud to me.
My other concerns are of course the lack of power and the command lever upgrade. I'm not sure if this unit has had the upgrade, and what this will cost if I have it done by my local dealer.
As some of you may know... There is a dealer selling these units with a few miles on them for less than 10 grand. This seems like a great value for the capabilities these machine have.
Unfortunately, no dealers in my area have these in stock, so I would be buying without a test drive and relying only on the reviews I've read which is not ideal.