Head to head
MTS Dino 12 vs Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel)
The MTS Dino 12 has 182kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the MTS Dino 12 has 182kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| MTS Dino 12 | Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 200 kW (twin fan system) | 18.1 kW / 24.3 bhp at 2,000 rpm |
| Tank capacity | 12 m3 | - |
| Suction hose diameter | 250mm | - |
| Chassis | 8x4, 32 tonne | - |
| Payload | - | 3,000 kg |
| Unladen weight | - | 2,250 kg |
Sources: MTS Dino 12, Thwaites MACH2080 (3 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 182kW 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 MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) if...
The Thwaites 3 Tonne Power Swivel, badged MACH2080, is the step-up size from the 1 tonne class and a standard fixture on larger UK groundworks and civils sites needing higher payload per cycle. Its power swivel skip rotates independently of the direction of travel, letting the operator tip to the side without turning the whole machine around. It is hired alongside excavators of a similar class to keep material moving off the dig face.
Full MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the MTS Dino 12 and the Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel)?
The MTS Dino 12 has 182kW 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 MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) is a a 3 tonne payload swivel-skip site dumper.
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