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MTS Dino 12 vs Takeuchi TB2150

The MTS Dino 12 has 115kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Dino 12
MTS Dino 12
Takeuchi TB2150
Takeuchi TB2150 - image: takeuchi-mfg.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

MTS Dino 12Takeuchi TB2150
Engine power200 kW (twin fan system)85kW
Tank capacity12 m3-
Suction hose diameter250mm-
Chassis8x4, 32 tonne-
Operating weight-15,095kg
Dig depth-5225mm
Width-2690mm

Sources: MTS Dino 12, Takeuchi TB2150. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the Dino 12 if...

  • you want one that has 115kW 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.

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Buy or hire the TB2150 if...

A full-size excavator for civil engineering, bulk earthmoving and demolition. At 15.1 tonnes it moves on a low-loader and is often hired with an operator. It digs to 5225mm.

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Full TB2150 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the MTS Dino 12 and the Takeuchi TB2150?

The MTS Dino 12 has 115kW more power. 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.; the Takeuchi TB2150 is a full-size tracked excavator.

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