MTS
MTS Mobile Tiefbau Saugsysteme GmbH is a German family-owned manufacturer of custom-built DINO truck-mounted suction excavators, serving construction, utility, industrial-cleaning, and emergency-response operators worldwide through direct sales and a patented vacuum excavation technology.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1998
- HeadquartersGermersheim, Germany
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What MTS does
MTS Mobile Tiefbau Saugsysteme GmbH is a privately held, family-owned German manufacturer of truck-mounted suction excavators sold under the DINO brand. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Germersheim, Germany, the company designs, engineers, and assembles custom-configured vacuum excavation units built onto customer-selected chassis from Scania, Volvo, Mercedes-Benz, MAN, Iveco, or Renault. Its core technology is a patented double-fan suction system producing 55,000 Pascal of vacuum and up to 130 kg of suction force, capable of removing material at distances up to 200 meters and depths up to 35 meters. The product range spans the compact DINO CITY (3.5 m³) to the flagship DINO VARIO (12 m³), augmented by optional extensions such as the MegaArm reach attachment and the Doppelventilator Power+ fan system, with approximately 1,900 units deployed globally.
The company's go-to-market is a direct enterprise field-sales motion led by a single Gesamtvertriebsleiter, supported by a multi-language website (German, English, Spanish, French, Italian), an approved-customer spare-parts webshop, and recurring trade show presence at NordBau and ECOMONDO. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time sales of custom-built units with a 40/60 deposit/delivery payment structure under EXW Incoterms 2020, complemented by recurring spare parts and consumables, the MTS-Führerschein operator certification program, and warranty/service contracts. End markets are highly diversified across nine vertical use cases — civil engineering, building renovation, industrial cleaning, road/canal rehabilitation, landscaping, energy facility cleaning, railway maintenance, tunneling/mining, and emergency response — serving construction companies, utilities, and industrial operators as primary customers. The company employs more than 170 people at its single Germersheim manufacturing site and operates with no external investors, parent company, or public listing.
MTS firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- MTS
- Legal name
- MTS Mobile Tiefbau Saugsysteme GmbH
- Website
- https://saugbagger.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1998
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- MTS Mobile Tiefbau Saugsysteme GmbH is a German family-owned manufacturer of custom-built DINO truck-mounted suction excavators, serving construction, utility, industrial-cleaning, and emergency-response operators worldwide through direct sales and a patented vacuum excavation technology.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
MTS industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Construction Equipment / Suction Excavators
- NAICS
- Agriculture, Construction, and Mining Machinery Manufacturing (3331), Material Handling Equipment Manufacturing (33392)
- SIC
- Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), Construction Machinery & Equip (3531)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Surface Mining Equipment (Excavators, Shovels, Draglines, Dozers) (IMAKANAA)
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Where MTS is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Germersheim
- HQ country
- Germany
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
MTS business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Custom-built Suction Excavator Sales: MTS manufactures and sells custom-built suction excavators (DINO model range) mounted on customer-selected truck chassis. Each unit is individually configured for the customer's applications. Payment terms are 40% deposit upon production start and 60% upon delivery readiness. Prices are quoted ex-works (EXW Incoterms 2020).
- Spare Parts & Consumables: MTS operates an e-commerce webshop (shop.saugbagger.com) selling replacement parts and accessories. Customers must register and be approved to access the catalog. Shipping is handled via UPS and freight carriers.
- Training & Operator Certification: MTS provides specialized operator training leading to the 'MTS-Führerschein' certificate, required for operating the equipment.
- Warranty & Service: MTS provides warranty services and after-sales support. New vehicles require service after 100 operating hours; other units every 500 fan operating hours or annually.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | Custom-built suction excavator units |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels6 records
MTS product offering
Product offeringCore offering
MTS Mobile Tiefbau Saugsysteme GmbH designs, manufactures, and sells the DINO line of custom-built, truck-mounted suction excavators (Saugbagger) for non-destructive excavation and material removal. Each unit is individually configured on the customer's chosen truck chassis (Scania, Volvo, Mercedes, MAN, Iveco, or Renault), with container volumes from 3.5 to 12 m³ and patented suction technology delivering up to 200 m reach and 35 m depth. The company also sells spare parts via an online webshop and provides operator training, warranty, and after-sales service.
Product overview
MTS Mobile Tiefbau Saugsysteme GmbH is a German manufacturer of DINO-brand truck-mounted suction excavators. The product portfolio centers on the DINO suction excavator series, with models ranging from the compact DINO CITY (3.5 m³ container on 2-axle truck) to the flagship DINO VARIO (12 m³ container). These are complemented by optional fan configurations (Doppelventilator Power+, triple fan) and arm systems (standard arm, MegaArm). The company also operates a spare parts webshop for after-sales support. All machines are manufactured in Germersheim, Germany, and can be mounted on various truck brands including Scania, Volvo, Mercedes-Benz, MAN, Iveco, and Renault.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- DINO: DINO suction excavator product line - includes models DINO CITY, DINO VARIO, and other custom configurations. The DINO brand represents the company's core suction excavator products known for high suction power, maneuverability, and versatility in construction applications.
Products and services
- DINO VARIO Suction Excavator The best-selling MTS suction excavator model, mounted on a customer-selected truck chassis with a 12 m³ collection container. Available with double or triple fan configurations, it delivers suction distances up to 200 meters and depths up to 35 meters, generates up to 130 kg of suction force at 55,000 Pascal, and handles rocks up to 25 cm in diameter. Designed for enterprise civil engineering, utility construction, industrial cleaning, and energy-facility applications.
- DINO CITY Suction Excavator The smallest DINO model, mounted on a 2-axle truck carrier, offering market-average suction power. Designed for urban construction sites and other applications with limited space requirements.
- MTS Operator Training (MTS-Führerschein) Specialized training and certification program that qualifies operators to run MTS DINO suction excavators. The MTS-Führerschein certificate is required for safe and compliant operation and is offered to enterprise customers alongside equipment purchases.
- MTS Warranty & After-Sales Service Warranty coverage and scheduled after-sales servicing for MTS DINO suction excavators. Service intervals are defined as the first service after 100 operating hours for new vehicles, then every 500 fan operating hours or once per year, ensuring uptime and safety for enterprise operators.
Quantifiable outcome
- Up to 16x faster than manual digging
- +7 more outcomes
Companies that use MTS
Customer profileNamed customers2 records
Segments9 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
MTS technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
MTS partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators5 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
MTS competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- KAISER Fahrzeugtechnik GmbH: Austrian premium specialty vehicle manufacturer with a strong mobile vacuum/suction and sewer-cleaning portfolio. KAISER competes directly with MTS in mobile suction-based excavation and industrial cleaning vehicles for municipal and contractor customers.
- Rivard: French manufacturer of vacuum trucks, industrial cleaning vehicles, and hydro-excavation equipment. Rivard is a direct European competitor in the mobile vacuum/suction equipment space, with overlapping applications in municipal services and industrial cleaning.
- RSP GmbH: German manufacturer of truck-mounted suction excavators (Saugbagger). RSP is the closest head-to-head competitor to MTS, offering comparable truck-mounted vacuum excavation systems for civil engineering and utility applications in the DACH region.
Broad incumbents
- Vermeer Corporation: US-based broad construction and environmental equipment manufacturer offering horizontal directional drills, trenchers, and vacuum excavator systems. Vermeer competes in the broader underground construction equipment space and offers integrated solutions that overlap with MTS's customer base.
- Vactor Manufacturing: US-based leading manufacturer of sewer cleaners, hydro-excavators, and industrial vacuum loaders. Vactor serves the same end customers (municipalities, utility contractors) with broader portfolio scale and an established North American dealer network.
- GapVax: US-based manufacturer of industrial vacuum loaders, hydro-excavation trucks, and sewer cleaners. GapVax competes in the vacuum excavation category with standardized production and broader product breadth than MTS's bespoke build model.
- Ditch Witch (Subsite Electronics): US-based utility construction equipment brand owned by The Toro Company, producing trenchers, HDD drills, and vacuum excavation systems. Ditch Witch serves the same underground utility contractor customer base as MTS with a broader equipment portfolio.
- TRUVAC: US-based manufacturer of hydro-excavation and air-vacuum excavation trucks serving utility, municipal, and industrial customers. TRUVAC directly competes with MTS in vacuum/suction excavation with an established North American dealer network.
Regional players
- Disab Group: Swedish manufacturer of industrial vacuum loaders, mobile vacuum systems, and pneumatic conveying equipment. Disab competes in mobile industrial vacuum equipment for environmental, energy, and industrial cleaning applications, primarily in Northern Europe.
Emerging players
- Hammelmann GmbH: German manufacturer of high-pressure water jetting pumps and systems for industrial cleaning and surface preparation. Hammelmann is adjacent to MTS in the German industrial cleaning equipment space, often serving similar industrial plant customers.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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MTS leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles3 records
MTS funding detail
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Funding rounds
Investors
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Frequently asked questions about MTS
What does MTS do?
MTS Mobile Tiefbau Saugsysteme GmbH designs, manufactures, and sells the DINO line of custom-built, truck-mounted suction excavators (Saugbagger) for non-destructive excavation and material removal. Each unit is individually configured on the customer's chosen truck chassis (Scania, Volvo, Mercedes, MAN, Iveco, or Renault), with container volumes from 3.5 to 12 m³ and patented suction technology delivering up to 200 m reach and 35 m depth. The company also sells spare parts via an online webshop and provides operator training, warranty, and after-sales service.
Is MTS a public or private company?
MTS is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was MTS founded?
MTS was founded in 1998. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is MTS based?
MTS is headquartered in Germersheim, Germany, in the Europe region.
How does MTS make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Custom-built Suction Excavator Sales are the primary driver. The others are spare Parts & Consumables, training & Operator Certification and warranty & Service.
Who are MTS's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are KAISER Fahrzeugtechnik GmbH, Rivard and RSP GmbH. Broad incumbents are Vermeer Corporation, Vactor Manufacturing, GapVax, Ditch Witch (Subsite Electronics) and TRUVAC. Disab Group is listed as a regional player. Hammelmann GmbH is listed as an emerging player.
Does MTS have an API?
No public API is recorded for MTS.
What industry is MTS in?
MTS's product category is Construction Equipment / Suction Excavators. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAKANAA, Surface Mining Equipment (Excavators, Shovels, Draglines, Dozers). Its NAICS code is 3331 and its SIC code is 3530.