Head to head
Caterpillar D6N vs MTS Dino 12
The MTS Dino 12 has 76kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the MTS Dino 12 has 76kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D6N | MTS Dino 12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 124kW (166hp) at 1800rpm | 200 kW (twin fan system) |
| Operating weight | 16757kg (36,943lb) | - |
| Blade capacity | 3.90m3 (LGP VPAT) to 4.30m3 (XL SU) | - |
| Engine | Cat C7.1 ACERT | - |
| Tank capacity | - | 12 m3 |
| Suction hose diameter | - | 250mm |
| Chassis | - | 8x4, 32 tonne |
Sources: Caterpillar D6N, MTS Dino 12. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the D6N if...
A mid-size dozer used for earthmoving, site clearance and haul road maintenance. The VPAT blade option lets one machine angle, tilt and pitch for grading as well as straight pushing.
Listed by
- B & T Plant Hire - Gravesend
- B & T Plant Hire Ltd - Morden
Buy or hire the Dino 12 if...
- you want one that has 76kW 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 Caterpillar D6N and the MTS Dino 12?
The MTS Dino 12 has 76kW more power. The Caterpillar D6N is a medium crawler dozer; 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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