Head to head
MTS Dino 12 vs Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip
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 9 Tonne Front Tip | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | - | 9000 kg |
| Heaped capacity | - | 4600 litres |
| Engine | - | Deutz TCD 3.6 L4 |
Sources: MTS Dino 12, Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip. 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 9 Tonne Front Tip if...
A 9 tonne front tip dumper for high-volume earthworks, civils and quarry style haulage where a bigger payload cuts the number of trips.
Full 9 Tonne Front Tip specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the MTS Dino 12 and the Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip?
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 9 Tonne Front Tip is a 9 tonne front tip site dumper with cab.
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