Head to head
MTS Dino 12 vs Yanmar ViO38-6
The MTS Dino 12 has 181kW more power.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the MTS Dino 12 has 181kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| MTS Dino 12 | Yanmar ViO38-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 200 kW (twin fan system) | 18.9 kW / 25.3 HP at 2200 rpm |
| Tank capacity | 12 m3 | - |
| Suction hose diameter | 250mm | - |
| Chassis | 8x4, 32 tonne | - |
| Operating weight | - | 3575 kg (canopy) / 3695 kg (cabin) |
| Dig depth | - | 3290 mm / 3530mm* |
Sources: MTS Dino 12, Yanmar ViO38-6. 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 181kW 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 ViO38-6 if...
A mid-size mini excavator for drainage, foundations and utility work where a 3 to 4 tonne machine is wanted with a short rear swing. Contractors and hire fleets use it on housing plots and roadside trenching.
Full ViO38-6 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the MTS Dino 12 and the Yanmar ViO38-6?
The MTS Dino 12 has 181kW 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 ViO38-6 is a 3.8 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator.
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