Head to head
Comacchio GEO 900 vs MTS Dino 12
The Comacchio GEO 900 is a crawler-mounted multipurpose drilling rig. 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..
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Comacchio GEO 900 | MTS Dino 12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 126-180kW (169-240hp) | 200 kW (twin fan system) |
| Weight | 16-18 tonnes | - |
| Torque range | 1,300-1,520 daNm | - |
| Feed stroke | 4,000-7,000mm | - |
| Tank capacity | - | 12 m3 |
| Suction hose diameter | - | 250mm |
| Chassis | - | 8x4, 32 tonne |
Sources: Comacchio GEO 900, MTS Dino 12. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the GEO 900 if...
A crawler-mounted rig for geotechnical investigation, water well and geothermal drilling, adaptable to several drilling methods on the same base machine. Ground investigation and specialist drilling contractors hire it rather than general groundworks firms.
Listed by
- ChapmanPlant - Bristol, Iron Acton
Buy or hire the Dino 12 if...
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 Comacchio GEO 900 and the MTS Dino 12?
The Comacchio GEO 900 is a crawler-mounted multipurpose drilling rig; 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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