Head to head
Hitachi ZX220W-5B vs MTS Dino 12
The MTS Dino 12 has 78kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the MTS Dino 12 has 78kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX220W-5B | MTS Dino 12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 122kW | 200 kW (twin fan system) |
| Operating weight | 21,400 - 24,000kg | - |
| Tank capacity | - | 12 m3 |
| Suction hose diameter | - | 250mm |
| Chassis | - | 8x4, 32 tonne |
Sources: Hitachi ZX220W-5B, MTS Dino 12. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ZX220W-5B if...
A heavier wheeled excavator for contractors who need crawler-excavator-like dig performance with road mobility, such as sewer renewal and larger utility schemes. The two-piece boom gives more flexible reach over obstacles than a monoblock design.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Buy or hire the Dino 12 if...
- you want one that has 78kW 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 Hitachi ZX220W-5B and the MTS Dino 12?
The MTS Dino 12 has 78kW more power. The Hitachi ZX220W-5B is a 24 tonne wheeled excavator with two-piece boom; 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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