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Case Construction Equipment CX25D vs MTS Dino 12

The MTS Dino 12 has 186kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

CX25D
Case Construction Equipment CX25D
MTS Dino 12
MTS Dino 12 - image: Mammoth MTS

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Case Construction Equipment CX25DMTS Dino 12
Engine power18.4hp (Yanmar 3TNV76, Stage V)200 kW (twin fan system)
Operating weight2,710kg (cab) / 2,580kg (canopy)-
Max dig depth2,700mm-
Tank capacity-12 m3
Suction hose diameter-250mm
Chassis-8x4, 32 tonne

Sources: Case Construction Equipment CX25D, MTS Dino 12. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the CX25D if...

A compact mini excavator sized for tight gardens, drainage runs and small groundworks jobs rather than large site cuts. Its sub-3-tonne operating weight lets it travel on a plant trailer behind a car-derived van, which is why small tool and plant hire firms keep one alongside larger diggers.

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Buy or hire the Dino 12 if...

  • you want one that has 186kW 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.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Case Construction Equipment CX25D and the MTS Dino 12?

The MTS Dino 12 has 186kW more power. The Case Construction Equipment CX25D is a 2.5 tonne mini excavator; 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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