Head to head
MTS Dino 5 vs Wacker Neuson ET18
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 ET18 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 330 kW (triple fan system) | 13.8 kW |
| Tank capacity | 12 m3 | - |
| Suction hose diameter | 250mm | - |
| Breakout force | - | 18.8 kN |
| Length | - | 3,854 mm |
| Operating weight | - | 1,725 to 2,405 kg |
| Dig depth | - | 2,402 mm |
| Width | - | 990 mm |
| Height | - | 2,289 mm |
Sources: MTS Dino 5, Wacker Neuson ET18. 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 ET18 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,725kg it digs to 2,402 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 ET18?
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 ET18 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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