Head to head
Kubota U17-3a vs MTS Dino 12
The MTS Dino 12 has 189kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the MTS Dino 12 has 189kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U17-3a | MTS Dino 12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 11.3kW | 200 kW (twin fan system) |
| Operating weight | 1,700kg | - |
| Dig depth | 2,460mm | - |
| Tank capacity | - | 12 m3 |
| Suction hose diameter | - | 250mm |
| Chassis | - | 8x4, 32 tonne |
Sources: Kubota U17-3a, MTS Dino 12. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the U17-3a if...
A step up from a micro excavator for landscaping and groundworks contractors who need more dig depth and breakout force while still fitting through a standard gate or gap. Common on garden and small drainage jobs.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
Buy or hire the Dino 12 if...
- you want one that has 189kW 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
Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota U17-3a and the MTS Dino 12?
The MTS Dino 12 has 189kW more power. The Kubota U17-3a is a 1.7 tonne 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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