If you run excavators, supply excavator parts, or simply deal in soil, rock and steel on a regular basis, your bucket is everything . For the team at Vikfin—South Africa’s leading used excavator-parts supplier—it’s one of the most critical attachments in the business. And if you’re in the market for a used excavator bucket, or thinking about re-selling or refurbishing one, then buckle up: this blog dives deep into types, wear-and-tear, maintenance, fitment, and the all-import

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