Head to head
Bomag BW 80 AD-5 vs MTS Dino 12
The MTS Dino 12 has 185kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the MTS Dino 12 has 185kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Bomag BW 80 AD-5 | MTS Dino 12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 15.1kW | 200 kW (twin fan system) |
| Operating weight | 1,550kg | - |
| Tank capacity | - | 12 m3 |
| Suction hose diameter | - | 250mm |
| Chassis | - | 8x4, 32 tonne |
Sources: Bomag BW 80 AD-5, MTS Dino 12. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the BW 80 AD-5 if...
A small articulated tandem roller for compacting asphalt patch repairs and thin overlays where a heavier roller would be overkill, used by groundworkers and utility reinstatement contractors.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Buy or hire the Dino 12 if...
- you want one that has 185kW 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 Bomag BW 80 AD-5 and the MTS Dino 12?
The MTS Dino 12 has 185kW more power. The Bomag BW 80 AD-5 is a 0.8 tonne class light tandem roller; 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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