Head to head
MTS Dino 5 vs Wacker Neuson ET16
The MTS Dino 5 has 316kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the MTS Dino 5 has 316kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| MTS Dino 5 | Wacker Neuson ET16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 330 kW (triple fan system) | 13.8 kW |
| Tank capacity | 12 m3 | - |
| Suction hose diameter | 250mm | - |
| Breakout force | - | 15.3 kN |
| Length | - | 3,644 mm |
| Operating weight | - | 1,529 to 1,842 kg |
| Dig depth | - | 2,413 mm |
| Width | - | 990 mm |
| Height | - | 2,285 mm |
Sources: MTS Dino 5, Wacker Neuson ET16. 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 316kW 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 ET16 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,529kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2,413 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the MTS Dino 5 and the Wacker Neuson ET16?
The MTS Dino 5 has 316kW 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 Wacker Neuson ET16 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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