Head to head
Bobcat S450 vs MTS Dino 12
The MTS Dino 12 has 164kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the MTS Dino 12 has 164kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat S450 | MTS Dino 12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 35.9kW rated (48.1kW max, Kubota V2403 diesel) | 200 kW (twin fan system) |
| Rated operating capacity | 608kg (ISO 14397-1) | - |
| Operating weight | 2365kg | - |
| Lift height | 2.8m | - |
| Tipping load | 1215kg | - |
| Tank capacity | - | 12 m3 |
| Suction hose diameter | - | 250mm |
| Chassis | - | 8x4, 32 tonne |
Sources: Bobcat S450, MTS Dino 12. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the S450 if...
Bobcat's entry-level skid steer, small enough for tight domestic and groundworks sites but still able to run a full range of buckets and attachments. Plant hire fleets keep it as their smallest skid steer for jobs a mini digger cannot reach.
Listed by
- JMP Plant Hire Essex - Ingatestone, Norton Heath
Buy or hire the Dino 12 if...
- you want one that has 164kW 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 Bobcat S450 and the MTS Dino 12?
The MTS Dino 12 has 164kW more power. The Bobcat S450 is a compact skid steer loader; 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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