Head to head
MTS Dino 5 vs Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip
The MTS Dino 5 has 305kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the MTS Dino 5 has 305kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| MTS Dino 5 | Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 330 kW (triple fan system) | 24.8kW (33.2 bhp) @ 2800rpm |
| Tank capacity | 12 m3 | - |
| Suction hose diameter | 250mm | - |
| Payload | - | 3000 kg |
| Heaped capacity | - | 1680 litres |
| Engine | - | Yanmar 3TNV88 |
Sources: MTS Dino 5, Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Dino 5 if...
- you want one that has 305kW more power
The Dino 5 suits utility and drainage contractors who need to expose buried pipes and cables without a digger, using suction rather than a bucket to avoid damaging services. Its triple-fan system is built for contractors who need strong continuous suction on site rather than the largest tank on offer.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Buy or hire the 3 Tonne Front Tip if...
A mid-size front tip dumper for groundworks, drainage and general muck shifting on UK sites where a 3 tonne payload is enough. Sits between the 1 tonne hi-tip and the 6 tonne dumpers in the Thwaites range.
Full 3 Tonne Front Tip specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the MTS Dino 5 and the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip?
The MTS Dino 5 has 305kW more power. The MTS Dino 5 is a a truck-mounted suction excavator from German manufacturer MTS, part of its Dino range for vacuum excavation and drainage work.; the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip is a 3 tonne front tip site dumper.
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