Vetus vs Beta Marine marine diesels
Considering a Beta Marineengine for your boat? Here's how the Vetus range compares, model for model — on weight, drive options, standard equipment, servicing and local support. Every comparison is built from published manufacturer specs.
Where Beta Marine is strong
- Robust Kubota base with cheap, globally available parts
- 5-year self-service warranty (warranty parity with Vetus)
- Excellent serviceability and strong cruiser reputation
Where Vetus can have the edge
- Naturally aspirated and comparatively heavy at the top of the range ({{competitor.model}} at {{competitor.dryWeightKg}} kg vs the Vetus {{vetus.model}} at {{vetus.dryWeightKg}} kg).
- Saildrive not offered above ~50 hp (Beta 60/85T shaft-only), whereas Vetus offers saildrive across the range.
Vetus vs Beta Marine — model-by-model
Vetus M2.13 vs Beta Marine Beta 14
12 hp · 2-cyl · 107 kg vs 89 kg
Vetus M2.18 vs Beta Marine Beta 16
16 hp · 2-cyl · 107 kg vs 93 kg
Vetus M2.18 vs Beta Marine Beta 20
16 hp · 2-cyl · 107 kg vs 106 kg
Vetus M3.29 vs Beta Marine Beta 30
27 hp · 3-cyl · 134 kg vs 139 kg
Vetus M3.29 vs Beta Marine Beta 25
27 hp · 3-cyl · 134 kg vs 118 kg
Vetus M4.35 vs Beta Marine Beta 35
33 hp · 4-cyl · 199 kg vs 170 kg
Vetus M4.35 vs Beta Marine Beta 38
33 hp · 4-cyl · 199 kg vs 170 kg
Vetus M4.45 vs Beta Marine Beta 43
42 hp · 4-cyl · 199 kg vs 238 kg
Vetus M4.56 vs Beta Marine Beta 50
52 hp · 4-cyl · 206 kg vs 260 kg
Vetus VH4.65 vs Beta Marine Beta 60
65 hp · 4-cyl · 240 kg vs 324 kg
Vetus VH4.80 vs Beta Marine Beta 85T
80 hp · 4-cyl · 245 kg vs 359 kg
Not sure which Vetus suits your boat?
Tell us your vessel, current engine and how you use her. As the authorised Victorian Vetus distributor, Luxfords will recommend the right model and drive, with pricing and availability.
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