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MTS Dino 12 vs Wacker Neuson EZ80

The MTS Dino 12 has 158kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Dino 12
MTS Dino 12
Wacker Neuson EZ80
Wacker Neuson EZ80 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

MTS Dino 12Wacker Neuson EZ80
Engine power200 kW (twin fan system)42 kW
Tank capacity12 m3-
Suction hose diameter250mm-
Chassis8x4, 32 tonne-
Breakout force-68 kN
Length-6,939 mm
Operating weight-7,918 to 9,544 kg
Dig depth-4,169 mm
Width-2,250 mm
Height-2,562 mm

Sources: MTS Dino 12, Wacker Neuson EZ80. 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.

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Buy or hire the EZ80 if...

A 6 to 10 tonne machine for site clearance, drainage and bulk digging, often run with a dumper alongside. At 7.9 tonnes it moves on a lorry or low-loader. Dig depth is 4,169 mm. Zero tail swing means the back of the machine stays inside the tracks when it slews, so it can work tight against a wall or in one lane of a road.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the MTS Dino 12 and the Wacker Neuson EZ80?

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 EZ80 is a tracked excavator, zero tail swing, 6 to 10 tonnes.

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