Again, hp can be used to make tongue, the 800 ranger has less hp but the 800 may have a different torque converter, clutches and rear gears. Obviously has a different tranny.
How many mud trucks do you see going 90 down the interstate. Not many. Because they're not set up for it.
Honda build multi purpose UTV that was safe and reduces their liability to the owner. If you want yours to pull 44's it can, just have to build it that way.
I agree with what your saying, but, why dont they leave high range alone and drop in some granny gears in low range. The only reason you put it in low is to gain pulling power not speed. Why mess around, put a low low in it and be done. Maybe add another stick for H/L so you can use reverse in low range