Head to head
Hitachi ZX350LC-6 vs MTS Dino 12
The Hitachi ZX350LC-6 has 10kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX350LC-6 has 10kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX350LC-6 | MTS Dino 12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 210kW (ISO14396) | 200 kW (twin fan system) |
| Operating weight | 34,200 - 36,300kg | - |
| Dig depth | 6,500 - 7,380mm | - |
| Tank capacity | - | 12 m3 |
| Suction hose diameter | - | 250mm |
| Chassis | - | 8x4, 32 tonne |
Sources: Hitachi ZX350LC-6, MTS Dino 12. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ZX350LC-6 if...
- you want one that has 10kW more power
Sized for bulk earthmoving, quarry and large groundworks contractors who need high dig depth and bucket capacity rather than tight site manoeuvrability. It sits above the typical hire-fleet mid-range and suits larger civils and demolition packages.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
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
Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX350LC-6 and the MTS Dino 12?
The Hitachi ZX350LC-6 has 10kW more power. The Hitachi ZX350LC-6 is a 34-36 tonne large 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..
GetBrent is an independent directory and is not a dealer for, nor affiliated with, either manufacturer. Model and brand names are the trademarks of their owners.