Head to head
MTS Dino 5 vs Yanmar ViO17
The MTS Dino 5 has 320kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the MTS Dino 5 has 320kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| MTS Dino 5 | Yanmar ViO17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 330 kW (triple fan system) | 10.1 kW at 2,200 rpm |
| Tank capacity | 12 m3 | - |
| Suction hose diameter | 250mm | - |
| Operating weight | - | 1,830 kg |
| Dig depth | - | 2,410 mm (blade lowered); 2,310 mm (blade lifted) |
Sources: MTS Dino 5, Yanmar ViO17. 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 320kW 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 ViO17 if...
The Yanmar ViO17 is a true zero tail swing mini excavator built for working tight to walls, fences and parked vehicles without the counterweight overhanging, a common requirement on UK residential and urban groundworks jobs. It sits in the same roughly 1.7-1.9 tonne hire class as the Takeuchi TB216 and Kubota KX019-4. Yanmar's compact equipment range is less widely stocked across UK hire fleets than Kubota or JCB, but it has a following among contractors who rate its digging force for its size.
Full ViO17 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the MTS Dino 5 and the Yanmar ViO17?
The MTS Dino 5 has 320kW 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 Yanmar ViO17 is a a 1.8 tonne true zero tail swing mini excavator.
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