Head to head
Mecalac 9MDX vs MTS Dino 12
The Mecalac 9MDX has 354kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Mecalac 9MDX has 354kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Mecalac 9MDX | MTS Dino 12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 55,4 kW (74 hp) | 200 kW (twin fan system) |
| Payload | 9000 kg | - |
| Operating weight | 5315 kg (11718 lb) to 5715 kg (12600 lb) | - |
| Travel speed | 25 km/h | - |
| Tank capacity | - | 12 m3 |
| Suction hose diameter | - | 250mm |
| Chassis | - | 8x4, 32 tonne |
Sources: Mecalac 9MDX, MTS Dino 12. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 9MDX if...
- you want one that has 354kW more power
A 9 tonne dumper with a fully enclosed ROPS/FOPS cab for bulk earthmoving, civils and road works on UK sites. Available with front tip or swivel skip.
Full 9MDX specifications →Buy or hire the Dino 12 if...
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 Mecalac 9MDX and the MTS Dino 12?
The Mecalac 9MDX has 354kW more power. The Mecalac 9MDX is a 9 tonne cabbed site dumper; 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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