Head to head
MTS Dino 12 vs Takeuchi TB295W
The MTS Dino 12 has 115kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the MTS Dino 12 has 115kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| MTS Dino 12 | Takeuchi TB295W | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 200 kW (twin fan system) | 85kW |
| Tank capacity | 12 m3 | - |
| Suction hose diameter | 250mm | - |
| Chassis | 8x4, 32 tonne | - |
| Operating weight | - | 10,377kg (10,667kg with outriggers) |
| Dig depth | - | 4,115mm |
Sources: MTS Dino 12, Takeuchi TB295W. 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.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Buy or hire the TB295W if...
A road-going wheeled excavator for utility and drainage contractors who need to move between multiple jobs in a day without a low-loader. Its size sits between compact and medium wheeled excavators, giving useful dig depth for pipe and sewer work.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Common questions
What is the difference between the MTS Dino 12 and the Takeuchi TB295W?
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 TB295W is a 10.4 tonne wheeled excavator.
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