Head to head
Mecalac TA6 vs MTS Dino 12
The MTS Dino 12 has 145kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the MTS Dino 12 has 145kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Mecalac TA6 | MTS Dino 12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 55 kW (74hp) | 200 kW (twin fan system) |
| Payload | 6000 kg | - |
| Operating weight | 4145 kg (9138 lb) to 4345 kg (9579 lb) | - |
| Travel speed | 25 km/h | - |
| Tank capacity | - | 12 m3 |
| Suction hose diameter | - | 250mm |
| Chassis | - | 8x4, 32 tonne |
Sources: Mecalac TA6, MTS Dino 12. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the TA6 if...
A 6 tonne site dumper for groundworks, drainage and general site haulage on UK sites, with a choice of front or swivel skip. It has a foldable ROPS bar with side protection gates.
Full TA6 specifications →Buy or hire the Dino 12 if...
- you want one that has 145kW 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 Mecalac TA6 and the MTS Dino 12?
The MTS Dino 12 has 145kW more power. The Mecalac TA6 is a 6 tonne site dumper with straight or swivel skip; 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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