Head to head
Doosan DX235LC 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
| Doosan DX235LC | MTS Dino 12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 124kW (Doosan DL06P) | 200 kW (twin fan system) |
| Operating weight | 23.2 tonnes | - |
| Max digging depth | 6.095m | - |
| Bucket capacity | 1.05m3 standard (0.51-1.32m3 range) | - |
| Tank capacity | - | 12 m3 |
| Suction hose diameter | - | 250mm |
| Chassis | - | 8x4, 32 tonne |
Sources: Doosan DX235LC, MTS Dino 12. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the DX235LC if...
A mid-size crawler excavator used for groundworks, drainage and general digging on commercial sites. Its 23-tonne class puts it between compact excavators and the larger machines used for bulk earthmoving.
Full DX235LC specifications →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 Doosan DX235LC and the MTS Dino 12?
The MTS Dino 12 has 76kW more power. The Doosan DX235LC is a 23-tonne class crawler 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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