Head to head
MTS Dino 12 vs Volvo L220H
The Volvo L220H has 80kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Volvo L220H has 80kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| MTS Dino 12 | Volvo L220H | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 200 kW (twin fan system) | 375hp (Volvo D13J, Tier 4f) |
| Tank capacity | 12 m3 | - |
| Suction hose diameter | 250mm | - |
| Chassis | 8x4, 32 tonne | - |
| Operating weight | - | 68,780-72,970 lb |
| Bucket capacity | - | 5.6-20.9 yd3 |
| Breakout force | - | 55,075 lbf |
| Static tipping load | - | 46,295 lbs |
Sources: MTS Dino 12, Volvo L220H. 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 L220H if...
- you want one that has 80kW more power
A large production wheel loader for quarries and bulk material handling rather than general building sites. Its wide bucket capacity range lets one machine be set up for anything from aggregates to woodchip, which suits quarry and waste transfer operators.
Listed by
- Eco Plant Hire And Sales Ltd - Peterborough, Whittlesey
Common questions
What is the difference between the MTS Dino 12 and the Volvo L220H?
The Volvo L220H has 80kW 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 L220H is a large wheel loader.
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