Socata TBM 850 vs Cessna Caravan
The Cessna 208 Caravan (single-engine unpressurised utility turboprop, ~186 kt, ~9-14 seats, cargo door) and Daher TBM (single-engine pressurised cross-country turboprop, ~285-330 kt depending on variant, ~4-6 seats) are very different aircraft — utility vs cross-country.
Live Market Snapshot
Current asking-price market, aggregated across multiple marketplaces · refreshed daily
- For sale now
- 23
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 6
- Source marketplaces
- 5
- Model years available
- 2006–2013
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.
Safety Record
Absolute counts scale with fleet size — the most-produced types log more events without being less safe. Compare the % fatal.
| NTSB (1982–now) | Socata TBM 850 | Cessna Caravan |
|---|---|---|
| All events | 2 | — |
| Serious | 1 | — |
| Fatal | 0 | — |
| Fatalities | 0 | — |
| % Fatal | 0% | — |
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | Socata TBM 850 | Cessna Caravan |
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| Price Range | $1,764,915 – $2,409,150 | $1,395,000 – $3,700,000 |
| Category | Single Engine Turboprop | — |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Seats | 6 | 14 |
| Cruise Speed | 320 kts (593 km/h) | 175 kts (324 km/h) |
| Range | 1,520 nm (2,815 km) | 1,070 nm (1,982 km) |
| Max Gross Weight | 7,394 lbs (3,354 kg) | — |
| Useful Load | — | 3,585 lbs (1,626 kg) |
| Engines | — | 1 x |
Which Should You Buy: Socata TBM 850 or Cessna Caravan?
Bottom line: Choose the Caravan for utility/cargo/short-strip work — the unique combination of 9-14 seat capacity, large cargo door and rough-field capability. Choose the TBM for pressurised ~330 kt cross-country in a single-engine turboprop — completely different mission.
Pick the TBM 850 if…
- Faster cruise — 320 kts vs 175 kts.
- Longer range — 1520 nm vs 1070 nm.
Pick the Caravan if…
- Budget matters — from $1,395,000 vs $1,764,915, you save ~$369,915.
- More seats — 14 vs 6.
- More inventory — 72 listings vs 19.
Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.