Head to head
MTS Dino 12 vs Volvo A25G
The Volvo A25G has 34kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Volvo A25G has 34kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| MTS Dino 12 | Volvo A25G | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 200 kW (twin fan system) | 234kW (Volvo D11M diesel) |
| Tank capacity | 12 m3 | - |
| Suction hose diameter | 250mm | - |
| Chassis | 8x4, 32 tonne | - |
| Payload | - | 25 tonnes |
| Operating weight | - | 22.7 tonnes (empty) |
| Dump body capacity | - | 15.3m3 (SAE heaped) |
Sources: MTS Dino 12, Volvo A25G. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Dino 12 if...
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 A25G if...
- you want one that has 34kW more power
A mid-size articulated hauler built for moving bulk material across rough, wet or steep haul roads that a rigid dump truck cannot cross safely. Its 25 tonne payload suits quarry and large groundworks contracts rather than small housebuilding sites.
Listed by
- Daly Plant Hire Ltd - Tadworth, Kingswood
Common questions
What is the difference between the MTS Dino 12 and the Volvo A25G?
The Volvo A25G has 34kW 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 Volvo A25G is a articulated dump truck.
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