Head to head
Merlo P30.10 vs MTS Dino 12
The Merlo P30.10 has 354kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026


Key differences
- Engine power: the Merlo P30.10 has 354kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Merlo P30.10 | MTS Dino 12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 55,4 kW at 2,200 rpm | 200 kW (twin fan system) |
| Operating weight | 7600 kg | - |
| Load capacity | 3000 kg | - |
| Lifting height | 9.8 m | - |
| Tank capacity | - | 12 m3 |
| Suction hose diameter | - | 250mm |
| Chassis | - | 8x4, 32 tonne |
Sources: Merlo P30.10, MTS Dino 12. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the P30.10 if...
- you want one that has 354kW more power
A telehandler with a 3 tonne capacity and a lift of nearly 10 metres, for building and construction work such as loading roofs and upper floors on UK sites.
Full P30.10 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 Merlo P30.10 and the MTS Dino 12?
The Merlo P30.10 has 354kW more power. The Merlo P30.10 is a 3 tonne telehandler with 10 metre class lift; 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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