Evinrude Etec vs Tohatsu TLDI

[Palomino]

I would like to start a discussion on the benefits and/or advantages of either the Evinrude Etec or the Tohatsu TLDI has over one another. They are both direct injection motors which is what I want and Im looking at mainly a 40hp or 50hp tiller model. I should also add that the dealer Im using sells both brands but can get me the 40hp tohatsu for $1000 less then the 40hp Etec and even has a 2006 closeout Tohatsu 50HP tiller for the price of a 40hp at the moment.

I had my heart set on the Etec but Im really not sure. The dealer has been around longer then I have and they do full service on both brands.

Thanks for any opinions.

Mike Krivsky

 

[TOHATSU GURU]

Re: Evinrude Etec vs Tohatsu TLDI

The Evinrude has a slightly cleaner burn so if you are a greenie you will be jumping for joy. The Tohatsu has more hole shot so if you want performance you would like it better. On a cost versus value basis the Tohatsu is the clear winner. As a gift...I would be happy with either one.

 

[Palomino]

Re: Evinrude Etec vs Tohatsu TLDI

Hey thanks for the reply. I must say I think Im leaning toward the Tohatsu espcially at $1k less. One thing I did notice though is that the Tohatsu requires a battery even when running is this correct? Would that mean you could not even pull start the motor in an emergency because the motor needs power from the battery to run? Or, am I totally misunderstanding this ?

Thanks,

Mike Krivsky

 

[TOHATSU GURU]

Re: Evinrude Etec vs Tohatsu TLDI

The Tohatsu does require a battery in order to charge the electronic system for operation. The Etec system could be rope started in an emergency. I sometimes have someone point out that difference as if it was a drawback on the Tohatsu, Mercury or Yamaha systems. In my opinion its a non issue. But, if your the kind of person that leaves the lights on in their car and kills the battery....Then the Evinrude has an additional comfort point.

 

[JB]

Re: Evinrude Etec vs Tohatsu TLDI

My concern with the Tohatsu would be getting quality service and availability of parts.

The Tohatsu is clearly a better value as far as getting started goes, but in the long term I think the ETEC would move ahead.

 

[deejaycee_2000]

Re: Evinrude Etec vs Tohatsu TLDI

ETEC ......

 

[seahorse5]

Re: Evinrude Etec vs Tohatsu TLDI

The E-TEC not only has fewer moving parts that need adjustment or replacement, but the service requirements are a lot less.

Not only that but the 7 year warranty coverage is a BIG plus for the E-TEC.

 

[narog177]

Re: Evinrude Etec vs Tohatsu TLDI

i think that is e-tec better motor if you in u.s.a., if you dont then... i dont know.

 

[Chunder06]

Re: Evinrude Etec vs Tohatsu TLDI

I think the E-Tec's are just as good here in Oz as they are in the US....Why is the salesman pushing the cheaper Tohatsu...I'll bet his markup is better:^

 

[shadowgrass89]

Re: Evinrude Etec vs Tohatsu TLDI

i like nissans but i like johnson evinrudes better if you are looking for new go etec and if you take a good look at the specs between a 50 and a 40 there is no differnce other than the fuel delivery components it is the same motor

 

[TOHATSU GURU]

Re: Evinrude Etec vs Tohatsu TLDI

Actually the Etec has a much higher profit margin. Price competition in the U.S. is much more pointed on the Tohatsu engines. The Etec costs more because BRP expenses the extra years of warranty into the base price of the engine. The standard Etec warranty has a promotion of additional years on it to bring it to seven or you could get one with their normal warranty and get a plasma TV instead.. The TLDI has a 3 + 1 year warranty as standard. I wish Tohatsu would offer a seasonal increase in their warrany too. It's a great gimmick, but Tohatsu doesn't to promotional things. As to more moving parts on the Tohatsu. Yes, it does...One belt that needs to be changed out on an average of once every five years. Dealer network and quality service...Twenty years ago that was an issue in some areas. But today it's just a repeated myth. Long term no one knows whether or not one will last longer than the other. My own prejudice is that the Tohatsu will based on the last seven years that the TLDI's have been out, but it all honesty the Etec hasn't been out long enough to provide any kind of track record. I guess that means that we will all have to wait five or six years and then revisit the topic of which one is better in the long term. It wouldn't surprise me if the Etec turned out to be just as good. It just doesn't have a history to prove it yet.