Head to head
Bobcat E17z vs MTS Dino 12
The MTS Dino 12 has 190kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the MTS Dino 12 has 190kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E17z | MTS Dino 12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 10.1kW | 200 kW (twin fan system) |
| Operating weight | 1712kg | - |
| Dig depth | 2230mm | - |
| Breakout force | 11.92kN | - |
| Tank capacity | - | 12 m3 |
| Suction hose diameter | - | 250mm |
| Chassis | - | 8x4, 32 tonne |
Sources: Bobcat E17z, MTS Dino 12. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the E17z if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,712kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2230mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts. Zero tail swing means the back of the machine stays inside the tracks when it slews, so it can work tight against a wall or in one lane of a road.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
Buy or hire the Dino 12 if...
- you want one that has 190kW 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
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E17z and the MTS Dino 12?
The MTS Dino 12 has 190kW more power. The Bobcat E17z is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing; 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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