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MTS Dino 12 vs Wacker Neuson ET35

The MTS Dino 12 has 182kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Dino 12
MTS Dino 12
Wacker Neuson ET35
Wacker Neuson ET35 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

MTS Dino 12Wacker Neuson ET35
Engine power200 kW (twin fan system)18.2 kW
Tank capacity12 m3-
Suction hose diameter250mm-
Chassis8x4, 32 tonne-
Breakout force-35 kN
Length-5,271 mm
Operating weight-3,553 to 4,753 kg
Dig depth-3,497 mm
Width-1,630 mm
Height-2,711 mm

Sources: MTS Dino 12, Wacker Neuson ET35. 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 182kW 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.

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Full Dino 12 specifications →

Buy or hire the ET35 if...

A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 3.6 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car. It digs to 3,497 mm.

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Full ET35 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the MTS Dino 12 and the Wacker Neuson ET35?

The MTS Dino 12 has 182kW 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 ET35 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes.

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