Head to head
Komatsu D65PX vs MTS Dino 12
The MTS Dino 12 has 45kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the MTS Dino 12 has 45kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Komatsu D65PX | MTS Dino 12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 155kW (208hp) at 1950rpm | 200 kW (twin fan system) |
| Operating weight | 21,000kg | - |
| Blade capacity | 3.69m3 (straight tilt dozer) | - |
| Tank capacity | - | 12 m3 |
| Suction hose diameter | - | 250mm |
| Chassis | - | 8x4, 32 tonne |
Sources: Komatsu D65PX, MTS Dino 12. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the D65PX if...
The wide-track, low ground pressure version of Komatsu's D65 dozer, used on soft or sensitive ground where a standard-track machine would sink or damage the surface, such as landfill and reclamation work.
Listed by
- B & T Plant Hire - Gravesend
- B & T Plant Hire Ltd - Morden
Buy or hire the Dino 12 if...
- you want one that has 45kW 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 Komatsu D65PX and the MTS Dino 12?
The MTS Dino 12 has 45kW more power. The Komatsu D65PX is a mid-size low ground pressure crawler dozer; 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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