Launch of the Polaris Brutus vehicle
Polaris has found an answer to John Deere’s Gator industrial UTV and its name is Brutus. This beast can handle just about any job that comes its way. It comes in three different models and its front PTO accessory system handles a variety of jobs that previously required an entire fleet of vehicles. All three models are powered by a 24-horsepower Yanmar diesel engine, a legend in the heavy-duty diesel industry. Polaris makes history with Brutus by breaking into the commercial side of the market with the first side-by-side commercial vehicle with a front PTO. The Brutus gives the John Deere Gator a run for its money with Brutus and a selection of accessories no other UTV can touch.
Polaris has combined an enclosed cockpit, ergonomic joystick controls, and versatile foot control for quick forward and reverse movement to speed up progress. It allows drivers to attach a variety of industrial implements, from plows to rakes, brooms and even a forklift, to the front of the Brutus quickly and easily. Works as a bobcat, tractor bucket, lawn mower, plow, and even snow blower. There’s not much the Brutus can’t do with a build built for stamina, strength, and power.
Polaris also built the Brutus with the ability to tow a full ton, and inside it can haul over 1,700 pounds with an additional 1,200-plus pounds in the rear cargo bed. Understandably, Brutus is a beast capable of handling any business task no matter how big or small. The rear bed is an electrically controlled lifting bed that allows for easy emptying; It’s also big, easily the size of a shipping box.
Polaris also put driver comfort in mind and outfitted the Brutus interior with passenger amenities, including a fully enclosed cab, a three-person bench seat, and the most advanced heating and cooling technology available. All-wheel-drive capability gives the driver more control over rough terrain, but ride height is more than adequate with six inches of travel.
Brutus also has a foot pedal to provide freedom of movement without the transmission. He has an innovative De Dion rear suspension design that allows the Brutus to handle the worst abuse without pushing its occupants around. Multi-link coil over rear suspension stands up to any conditions. Whether he has heavy loads to carry, a deeply rooted tree stuck in the ground, or a ton of snow to move, Brutus comes prepared for anything.
Polaris has shown its determination to be a contender in the commercial market with the introduction of the Brutus. This model takes Gator’s range of farm implements and takes it a giant step further with a ProTach system that not only mounts some of the most popular industrial tools, but also allows movement of these tools up and down and forward and backward. Careful thought and planning went into equipping Brutus with as many accessories as possible so that he could be versatile and useful. The combination of technologies to make the connection of implements easier and faster shows great innovation. Giving Brutus towing and hauling capabilities further strengthens the number of tasks it can handle on a regular basis. The power tilt bed and climate-controlled cab offer comfort for hours of comfortable getting the job done.