MTS

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.

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

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)

Keywords

• Suction excavators
• Vacuum excavation trucks
• Non-destructive digging
• Construction equipment manufacturing
• Industrial cleaning vehicles

Headquarters

HQ city

Germersheim

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. 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).
2. 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.
3. Training & Operator Certification: MTS provides specialized operator training leading to the 'MTS-Führerschein' certificate, required for operating the equipment.
4. 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

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core 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

Named customers2 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct 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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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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