Head to head
MTS Dino 12 vs Takeuchi TB240
The MTS Dino 12 has 173kW more power.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the MTS Dino 12 has 173kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| MTS Dino 12 | Takeuchi TB240 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 200 kW (twin fan system) | 26.7kW |
| Tank capacity | 12 m3 | - |
| Suction hose diameter | 250mm | - |
| Chassis | 8x4, 32 tonne | - |
| Operating weight | - | 4070KG |
| Dig depth | - | 3465mm |
| Bucket breakout force | - | 30.8kN |
Sources: MTS Dino 12, Takeuchi TB240. 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 173kW 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
Buy or hire the TB240 if...
A 4 tonne tracked excavator used by groundworkers, housebuilders and utility contractors for trenching, foundations and general digging. It sits between small mini diggers and 5 tonne machines in a typical UK hire fleet.
Full TB240 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the MTS Dino 12 and the Takeuchi TB240?
The MTS Dino 12 has 173kW 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 TB240 is a 4 tonne mini excavator with cab and air conditioning.
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