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Hitachi ZX75US-5 vs MTS Dino 12

The MTS Dino 12 has 158kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

ZX75US-5
Hitachi ZX75US-5
MTS Dino 12
MTS Dino 12 - image: Mammoth MTS

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Hitachi ZX75US-5MTS Dino 12
Engine power42.4kW (56.9hp)200 kW (twin fan system)
Operating weight8730kg (19,244lb)-
Max digging depth4.61m (15'1")-
Tank capacity-12 m3
Suction hose diameter-250mm
Chassis-8x4, 32 tonne

Sources: Hitachi ZX75US-5, MTS Dino 12. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the ZX75US-5 if...

A 7-8 tonne excavator with a reduced tail swing radius, letting it work close to walls and in restricted urban sites. A common size in UK plant hire fleets for groundworks and drainage.

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Buy or hire the Dino 12 if...

  • you want one that has 158kW 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.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX75US-5 and the MTS Dino 12?

The MTS Dino 12 has 158kW more power. The Hitachi ZX75US-5 is a reduced tail swing 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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