Head to head
Kubota U20 vs MTS Dino 12
The MTS Dino 12 has 187kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the MTS Dino 12 has 187kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U20 | MTS Dino 12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 13.5kW / 19hp | 200 kW (twin fan system) |
| Machine weight | 2,380kg (cab) / 2,180kg (canopy) | - |
| Max dig depth | 2,540mm | - |
| Max width | 1,500mm | - |
| Travel speed | 2.2 / 4.2km/h | - |
| Tank capacity | - | 12 m3 |
| Suction hose diameter | - | 250mm |
| Chassis | - | 8x4, 32 tonne |
Sources: Kubota U20, MTS Dino 12. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the U20 if...
A compact zero-tailswing excavator sized to fit through a domestic gateway, used for groundworks, drainage and garden landscaping jobs where space is tight.
Listed by
- West Sussex Plant Hire - Hassocks, Keymer
Buy or hire the Dino 12 if...
- you want one that has 187kW 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 Kubota U20 and the MTS Dino 12?
The MTS Dino 12 has 187kW more power. The Kubota U20 is a 2-tonne class 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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