De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver vs Cessna Caravan
The DHC-2 Beaver (radial/turbine bush single) and Cessna 208 Caravan (turbine utility) compare a classic bush hauler against the modern utility turboprop.
Live Market Snapshot
Current asking-price market, aggregated across multiple marketplaces · refreshed daily
- For sale now
- 25
- Median asking
- $695,000
- Range
- $340,000–$1,225,000
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 9
- Source marketplaces
- 6
- Model years available
- 1951–1967
No active listings right now.
Live data from AeroGurus, aggregated daily across the used-aircraft market. Figures are current asking prices, not appraisals — confirm with a pre-buy inspection.
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | De Havilland DHC-2 BEAVER | Cessna Caravan |
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| Price Range | $340,000 – $1,225,000 | $1,395,000 – $3,700,000 |
| Category | Single Engine Piston | — |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Seats | — | 14 |
| Cruise Speed | — | 175 kts (324 km/h) |
| Range | — | 1,070 nm (1,982 km) |
| Useful Load | — | 3,585 lbs (1,626 kg) |
| Engines | — | 1 x |
Which Should You Buy: De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver or Cessna Caravan?
Bottom line: Choose the Caravan for modern turbine reliability, payload and a large support network; choose the Beaver for classic bush/float character and STOL pedigree (turbine-converted Beavers bridge the gap). Caravan = modern/payload; Beaver = classic bush/float. ================================================================ # UTILITY TURBOPROPS — TWIN OTTER / OTTER (4) [Сем 2026-06-05] ================================================================
Pick the DHC-2 Beaver if…
- Budget matters — from $340,000 vs $1,395,000, you save ~$1,055,000.
Pick the Caravan if…
- More inventory — 72 listings vs 2.
Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.