Head to head
MTS Dino 12 vs Volvo FMX 540
The Volvo FMX 540 has 203kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Volvo FMX 540 has 203kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| MTS Dino 12 | Volvo FMX 540 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 200 kW (twin fan system) | 540bhp (D13, Euro 6) |
| Tank capacity | 12 m3 | - |
| Suction hose diameter | 250mm | - |
| Chassis | 8x4, 32 tonne | - |
| Gross weight | - | 32,000kg (32 tonne) |
| Payload | - | 20,000kg |
| Axles | - | 8x4 |
Sources: MTS Dino 12, Volvo FMX 540. 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
Buy or hire the FMX 540 if...
- you want one that has 203kW more power
A heavy construction truck for muckaway and aggregate haulage contractors who need an 8-wheel tipper or tipper-grab body on a chassis built for site conditions rather than motorway haulage. The high-output D13 engine suits loaded running on soft or hilly access roads.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Common questions
What is the difference between the MTS Dino 12 and the Volvo FMX 540?
The Volvo FMX 540 has 203kW 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 FMX 540 is a 540bhp 8x4 heavy tipper/grab truck.
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