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in good shape if that does occur. When it comes to finding a sideby-side, start with Polaris Industries who offers the widest range of side-by-sides on the market today from the Ranger XP utility vehicles, diesel powered Rangers, electric powered mid-size Rangers, and a complete new line of commercial grade vehicles called Brutus. The Brutus product line is an outcome of the strategic alliance formed between Polaris and Bobcat in 2009. These co-developed vehicles leverage the strengths of both companies with Polaris' expertise in utility vehicles and the powersports market, and Bobcat's experience in work vehicle technology and attachments. Manufactured at Polaris' Spirit Lake, Iowa facility, the Brutus models leverage technology found in the Polaris Ranger line and are comprised of three models – Brutus, Brutus HD and About the author: Robin Walton has been a licensed contractor for more than 20 years and has 16 years of financial accounting and systems experience. With a degree in accounting/economics and hands-on construction experience, she understands the day-to-day business of contractors and landscapers. Brutus HDPTO. If Polaris and Bobcat aren't your brand, check out the other manufacturer that also offers side-by-sides. The John Deere Gator lineup offers a broad spectrum of machines from commercial to the sporty Gator RSX850i. Check out the Arctic Cat Prowler, Can Am Commander, Honda Big Red, Kawasaki Mule, Kawasaki Teryx and Yamaha Rhino as well. If your company can make good use of utility ATVs (aka quads), Honda has the best reputation for reliability among the farming and ranching crowd employee rides one at home doesn't mean you hand over the keys to the company machine. It pays to have every operator using the company equipment to go through a training session with the dealer. These machines are so capable in off-road situations that operators can get complacent and put themselves and others at risk on side hills or making sharp maneuvers at speed around the jobsite. Making use of the latest in all-terrain vehicle technology can be a smart move that sets your company apart in efficiency and jobsite mobility. Carefully outline the uses (including recreational use if applicable) and find the right machine to match your tasks. Here at ProPickup, we drive and ride most of them made and there are really few we don't like when properly matched up with the task at hand. for decades. Arctic Cat, Can Am, Honda, Kawasaki, Polaris, Suzuki and Yamaha all make very good, hard working "utes" with plenty of terrain taming traction to move personnel and tools around the jobsite with ease. Keep in mind that the proximity and reputation of a good dealership in your area is an important factor in keeping the machines moving as you depend on them to get the job done. Before turning employees loose on a side-by-side or ATV, make sure they are trained in the operation and uses. Don't laugh. Just because an Drive. Dominate. Repeat. The brand new Site Commander by A.R.E. is made from composite construction to create a lightweight yet durable truck cap that offers many storage and organization results to fleets. All of this comes with cost savings over vans. Drop down ladder rack (optional) Interior rope lighting Bolt One-Key technology (programmed to your truck ignition key) Check out our FREE Truck vs. Van report at: www.4are.com/fleet Contact us: fleetsales@4are.com TRUCK vs. VAN REPOR T FRE E ! Text INFO to 205-289-3781 or visit www.ppmrequest.com propickupmag.com PROPICKUP 15 PP0613_Money Matters.indd 15 5/13/13 1:06 PM