Head to head
MTS Dino 5 vs Wacker Neuson ET42
The MTS Dino 5 has 298kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the MTS Dino 5 has 298kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| MTS Dino 5 | Wacker Neuson ET42 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 330 kW (triple fan system) | 32.5 kW |
| Tank capacity | 12 m3 | - |
| Suction hose diameter | 250mm | - |
| Breakout force | - | 43.8 kN |
| Length | - | 5,594 mm |
| Operating weight | - | 4,032 to 5,206 kg |
| Dig depth | - | 3,544 mm |
| Width | - | 1,750 mm |
| Height | - | 2,608 mm |
Sources: MTS Dino 5, Wacker Neuson ET42. 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 298kW 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 ET42 if...
A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 4.0 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car. It digs to 3,544 mm.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the MTS Dino 5 and the Wacker Neuson ET42?
The MTS Dino 5 has 298kW 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 ET42 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes.
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