Head to head
JCB 3T-2 vs MTS Dino 12
The MTS Dino 12 has 181kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the MTS Dino 12 has 181kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 3T-2 | MTS Dino 12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 18.9 kW | 200 kW (twin fan system) |
| Payload | 3000 kg | - |
| Operating weight | 2345 kg | - |
| Tank capacity | - | 12 m3 |
| Suction hose diameter | - | 250mm |
| Chassis | - | 8x4, 32 tonne |
Sources: JCB 3T-2, MTS Dino 12. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 3T-2 if...
A mid-size site dumper for moving spoil, aggregate and concrete on building and landscaping sites. Common on hire fleets for groundworks where a 1 tonne or 6 tonne machine is the wrong size.
Full 3T-2 specifications →Buy or hire the Dino 12 if...
- you want one that has 181kW 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 3T-2 and the MTS Dino 12?
The MTS Dino 12 has 181kW more power. The JCB 3T-2 is a 3 tonne payload site dumper with front or swivel tip; 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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