Head to head
MTS Dino 12 vs Takeuchi TB216
The MTS Dino 12 has 189kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the MTS Dino 12 has 189kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| MTS Dino 12 | Takeuchi TB216 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 200 kW (twin fan system) | 11.5 kW at 2,400 rpm (Yanmar 3TNV70) |
| Tank capacity | 12 m3 | - |
| Suction hose diameter | 250mm | - |
| Chassis | 8x4, 32 tonne | - |
| Operating weight | - | 1,865 / 1,770 kg (cab/canopy) |
| Dig depth | - | 2,390 mm |
| Extendable undercarriage width | - | 980 - 1,300 mm |
Sources: MTS Dino 12, Takeuchi TB216. 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 189kW 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
Buy or hire the TB216 if...
The Takeuchi TB216 is a long-running fixture of the UK 1.5-2 tonne mini excavator hire class, used for groundworks, drainage and small demolition jobs. Its extendable undercarriage gives it the stability of a wider track base for digging while still narrowing for transport and access. It competes closely with the Kubota KX019-4 and similarly sized Bobcat and JCB machines for the same hire slots.
Full TB216 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the MTS Dino 12 and the Takeuchi TB216?
The MTS Dino 12 has 189kW 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 TB216 is a a 1.7-1.9 tonne conventional tail swing mini excavator.
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