12000 pounds
The Cessna 208 Caravan, will carry up to 14 people.
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The latest version with Edo floats costs about 2.5 million dollars.
Cessna Caravan 675 $1,969,050Cessna Caravan Amphibian $2,291,550Cessna Grand Caravan $2,071,225Cessna Grand Caravan Super Cargo Master $1,812,500
The amphibian Caravan is better if you plan on landing in the water, otherwise skip the floats and go standard landing gear.
The maximum payload of the 2014 Dodge Grand-Caravan is 1540 lbs..
The maximum payload of the 2012 Dodge Grand-Caravan is 1540 lbs..
The maximum payload of the 2013 Dodge Grand-Caravan is 1540 lbs..
The maximum payload of the 2011 Dodge Grand-Caravan is 1540 lbs..
The Cessna 406, also known as the Cessna Caravan, has a maximum payload capacity of approximately 1,600 pounds (725 kg). This includes passengers, cargo, and fuel. The specific carrying capacity may vary based on the aircraft's configuration and operational limitations. Always refer to the aircraft's flight manual for precise details.
The advantages of having a cessna caravan would be that if you had a pilot license or a pilot you could get to places very quickly. It's also cheaper in gas.
There IS NO Cessna model 280. The Cessna 208 Caravan is a single engine turboprop aircraft that is popular as a freight hauler and with floats installed, a small utility seaplane. Airplanes do not "produce money". They COST money to operate. In a commercial situation, it is hoped that an airplane can bring in (earn) more money that it costs, but there are no guarantees.