Head to head
MTS Dino 12 vs Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel
The MTS Dino 12 has 145kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the MTS Dino 12 has 145kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| MTS Dino 12 | Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 200 kW (twin fan system) | 55.4 kW (74 hp) @ 2200rpm |
| Tank capacity | 12 m3 | - |
| Suction hose diameter | 250mm | - |
| Chassis | 8x4, 32 tonne | - |
| Payload | - | 6000 kg |
| Heaped capacity | - | 3150 litres |
| Engine | - | Deutz TCD 3.6 L4 |
Sources: MTS Dino 12, Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel. 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 145kW 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 6 Tonne Power Swivel if...
A 6 tonne dumper whose skip swivels so it can tip to either side, useful for loading into trenches and working along narrow roads or site edges. Used by groundworks and utility contractors on UK sites. A cab is listed as an option.
Full 6 Tonne Power Swivel specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the MTS Dino 12 and the Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel?
The MTS Dino 12 has 145kW 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 Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel is a 6 tonne power swivel site dumper.
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