i know but a basemodel brutus is basically useless. Its a polaris ranger with a diesel engine and hydrostatic transmission. If you're not getting the brutus for hydraulics or power take off its basically useless compared to a petrol powered Ranger which you could at least fling around the trails when not buried in work...
I understand your point, but I'll add a few situations where the base model is nice and far from useless. For my company it came down to a few things:
1. The brutus has a much beefier rear suspension for payload and towing- in fact it has the highest payload and towing capacities of any UTV.
2. The pedal setup is MUCH nicer than anything on the market as well. Not having to switch in and out if gear constantly is nice- they call it a treadle pedal.
3. I wanted a diesel UTV for commonality of fuel but did not want a cvt/belt for this application. The only other option was a Kubota, but hate their ergonomics. Even the new ones (2014's) are awful. They may be sturdy but I had a guy file a workcomp claim on me last year because of the suspension. The rest of the world has caught up to Kubota. Brutus ride is 100 x's better. I run three Kubota tractors and LOVE them, but buy what's best for my guys. Brutus wins the diesel hydrostatic UTV battle for now IMO.
4. This is a work vehicle akin to a hammer or tractor. I do not want or need anyone flinging it around a trail. I get your point though, it is not a speed demon. It's just more of a tractor than a go-fast buggy.
I bought three brutus for my business and they work flawlessly. Love the PTO version as well. Heat will blow you out of the cab.
Also, I'm big on "made in America". I'm not blinded by it, but was happy to learn the brutus is made in Iowa. Polaris also manufactures the Bobcat units in the same line but just slap on different panels as they roll down the line.
