Head to head
JCB 19C-1 vs MTS Dino 12
The MTS Dino 12 has 188kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the MTS Dino 12 has 188kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 19C-1 | MTS Dino 12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 11.7 kW | 200 kW (twin fan system) |
| Operating weight | 1910 kg | - |
| Dig depth | 2.81 m | - |
| Dump height | 2.81 m | - |
| Tank capacity | - | 12 m3 |
| Suction hose diameter | - | 250mm |
| Chassis | - | 8x4, 32 tonne |
Sources: JCB 19C-1, MTS Dino 12. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 19C-1 if...
A small, easily towed digger for hire fleets and groundworkers on domestic extensions, drainage runs and service trenches. Suits jobs where a 1.5 to 2 tonne machine can be moved on a trailer behind a pickup or van.
Full 19C-1 specifications →Buy or hire the Dino 12 if...
- you want one that has 188kW 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 JCB 19C-1 and the MTS Dino 12?
The MTS Dino 12 has 188kW more power. The JCB 19C-1 is a 2 tonne class conventional-tailswing mini 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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