Head to head
MTS Dino 12 vs Yanmar SV17VT
The MTS Dino 12 has 87kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the MTS Dino 12 has 87kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| MTS Dino 12 | Yanmar SV17VT | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 200 kW (twin fan system) | 11,3 kW (at 2400 rpm) |
| Tank capacity | 12 m3 | - |
| Suction hose diameter | 250mm | - |
| Chassis | 8x4, 32 tonne | - |
| Operating weight | - | 1700 kg (canopy) / 1790 kg (cabin) |
| Breakout force | - | 16 kN |
| Fuel tank | - | 27 l |
Sources: MTS Dino 12, Yanmar SV17VT. 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 87kW 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
- McFen Plant Hire - London
Buy or hire the SV17VT if...
A small digger for hire fleets, landscapers and builders on garden work, drainage and small trenches. Light enough to move on a trailer behind a pickup or van.
Full SV17VT specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the MTS Dino 12 and the Yanmar SV17VT?
The MTS Dino 12 has 87kW 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 Yanmar SV17VT is a 1.7 tonne conventional-tail mini excavator.
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