Head to head
MTS Dino 12 vs Wacker Neuson ET18
The MTS Dino 12 has 186kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the MTS Dino 12 has 186kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| MTS Dino 12 | Wacker Neuson ET18 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 200 kW (twin fan system) | 13.8 kW |
| Tank capacity | 12 m3 | - |
| Suction hose diameter | 250mm | - |
| Chassis | 8x4, 32 tonne | - |
| Breakout force | - | 18.8 kN |
| Length | - | 3,854 mm |
| Operating weight | - | 1,725 to 2,405 kg |
| Dig depth | - | 2,402 mm |
| Width | - | 990 mm |
| Height | - | 2,289 mm |
Sources: MTS Dino 12, Wacker Neuson ET18. 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 186kW 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 ET18 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,725kg it digs to 2,402 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the MTS Dino 12 and the Wacker Neuson ET18?
The MTS Dino 12 has 186kW 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 Wacker Neuson ET18 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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