Head to head
MTS Dino 12 vs Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E
The MTS Dino 12 has 71kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the MTS Dino 12 has 71kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| MTS Dino 12 | Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 200 kW (twin fan system) | 173 hp |
| Tank capacity | 12 m3 | - |
| Suction hose diameter | 250mm | - |
| Chassis | 8x4, 32 tonne | - |
| Operating weight | - | 45,350 - 55,360 lb |
| Dig depth | - | 22 ft 1 in |
Sources: MTS Dino 12, Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E. 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 71kW 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 EC220E if...
The Volvo EC220E is a mid-size crawler excavator used on larger UK groundworks, civils and demolition sites where a mini or midi excavator no longer has the reach or bucket capacity needed. Its Tier 4 Final compliant D6 engine and Volvo cab are aimed at operators running long shifts. It is specified against similarly sized excavators from Caterpillar, Komatsu and Hitachi in the 20-22 tonne class.
Full EC220E specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the MTS Dino 12 and the Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E?
The MTS Dino 12 has 71kW 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 Construction Equipment EC220E is a a 22 tonne class crawler excavator for medium civils and groundworks.
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