Head to head
MTS Dino 12 vs Wacker Neuson ET65
The MTS Dino 12 has 158kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the MTS Dino 12 has 158kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| MTS Dino 12 | Wacker Neuson ET65 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 200 kW (twin fan system) | 42 kW |
| Tank capacity | 12 m3 | - |
| Suction hose diameter | 250mm | - |
| Chassis | 8x4, 32 tonne | - |
| Breakout force | - | 50.7 kN |
| Length | - | 6,137 mm |
| Operating weight | - | 6,078 to 7,358 kg |
| Dig depth | - | 4,184 mm |
| Width | - | 1,950 mm |
| Height | - | 2,478 mm |
Sources: MTS Dino 12, Wacker Neuson ET65. 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 158kW 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 ET65 if...
A 6 to 10 tonne machine for site clearance, drainage and bulk digging, often run with a dumper alongside. At 6.1 tonnes it moves on a lorry or low-loader. Dig depth is 4,184 mm.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the MTS Dino 12 and the Wacker Neuson ET65?
The MTS Dino 12 has 158kW 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 ET65 is a tracked excavator, 6 to 10 tonnes.
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