Head to head
Avant 528 vs MTS Dino 12
The MTS Dino 12 has 181kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the MTS Dino 12 has 181kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Avant 528 | MTS Dino 12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 19 kW (26 hp) | 200 kW (twin fan system) |
| Lifting capacity | 950 kg | - |
| Lifting height | 2790 mm | - |
| Weight | 1420 kg | - |
| Tank capacity | - | 12 m3 |
| Suction hose diameter | - | 250mm |
| Chassis | - | 8x4, 32 tonne |
Sources: Avant 528, MTS Dino 12. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 528 if...
A small articulated loader that fits through narrow gates and onto a trailer, used for landscaping, property maintenance and light site work with Avant attachments.
Full 528 specifications →Buy or hire the Dino 12 if...
- you want one that has 181kW more power
The Dino 12 suits contractors handling bigger vacuum excavation jobs, such as trial holes on major utility works, where its 8x4 chassis and twin-fan system give more continuous suction power than a smaller van-mounted unit. It is aimed at hire fleets serving highways and utility contractors rather than small domestic drainage jobs.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- McFen Plant Hire - London
Common questions
What is the difference between the Avant 528 and the MTS Dino 12?
The MTS Dino 12 has 181kW more power. The Avant 528 is a compact articulated multi-purpose loader with telescopic boom; the MTS Dino 12 is a a larger truck-mounted suction excavator from MTS, built on an 8x4 32-tonne chassis for heavier vacuum excavation work..
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