Head to head
MTS Dino 12 vs Yanmar ViO20-6
The MTS Dino 12 has 185kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the MTS Dino 12 has 185kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| MTS Dino 12 | Yanmar ViO20-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 200 kW (twin fan system) | 15.0 kW (20.1 hp) at 2,400 rpm |
| Tank capacity | 12 m3 | - |
| Suction hose diameter | 250mm | - |
| Chassis | 8x4, 32 tonne | - |
| Operating weight | - | 2,125 kg (4,685 lb) (rubber track, canopy) |
| Dig depth | - | 2,410 mm (94.9 in) (blade down) |
| Overall width | - | 1,380 mm (54.3 in) |
Sources: MTS Dino 12, Yanmar ViO20-6. 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 185kW 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 ViO20-6 if...
The Yanmar ViO20-6 steps up from the ViO17 into the roughly 2 tonne mini excavator class, still with Yanmar's true zero tail swing geometry for working in confined spaces. It competes with the Caterpillar 301.7 CR and similarly sized Kubota and Takeuchi machines for UK groundworks and utility hire jobs. Its fixed rather than variable undercarriage keeps the design simpler than some rivals, at the cost of not being able to narrow down for transport.
Full ViO20-6 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the MTS Dino 12 and the Yanmar ViO20-6?
The MTS Dino 12 has 185kW 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 ViO20-6 is a a 2.0-2.1 tonne true zero tail swing mini excavator.
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