For me the problem is that you cant just go capping anywhere without a mine sweeper.It really slows down the pace of the game,whereas the SOV player doesnt have to fear anything.
That's more or less the point of laying them. You can go capping anywhere without a sweeper, but if you hit mines while you are at it, that is your fault.
Sov player has to watch out for the exact same mine vs OKW Soviet squads bunch up around tight corners and exiting buildings just the same.
Sov player also has to be on the lookout for 1 shot teller kills on his t70/m5.
To make mines not kill makes mines an overpriced vehicle snare.