When you look under the hood of many Japanese excavators — and quite a few Korean and European machines — there’s a good chance you’ll find a Mitsubishi engine quietly doing its job. Mitsubishi’s industrial diesel range has earned a reputation for reliability, simplicity, torque-rich performance, and long service life. Whether you’re running a 1.5-ton mini excavator or a 20-ton earth-mover, Mitsubishi has produced an engine for that class. This extended guide dives into the f

When you think about maintaining your excavator, you probably picture greasing pins, checking hydraulic hoses, or replacing filters. But here’s a truth that separates the smart operators from the expensive repair stories — oil testing  is one of the most powerful, yet most overlooked tools in extending the life of your machine. In South Africa’s tough working environments — from the red dust of the Northern Cape to the coastal humidity of Durban — your excavator’s oil isn’t j

Excavators are beasts of balance. On one side, you’ve got a boom, stick, and bucket stretching out to move tons of earth, rock, or...

Excavators are incredible machines on their own, but what makes them truly versatile are attachments.  Buckets, hammers, grapples,...

When people think of excavators, they usually picture raw hydraulic power, heavy steel, and giant diesel engines. But there’s another...

Excavators are engineering marvels. They rip through rock, lift enormous loads, and stretch their arms into trenches as if they were made...

Excavators are built to dig, lift, and shift. But none of that would be possible without one often-overlooked system: the swing...

Excavators are built to move mountains, but even the toughest machine can be brought to its knees by one invisible enemy: heat. When an...

When you look at an excavator, it’s easy to get caught up in the obvious: the giant boom, the roaring diesel engine, the steel tracks...

When it comes to excavators, the undercarriage is where the rubber (or steel) meets the dirt. Literally. It’s also where up to 50% of...

Hydraulics are the beating heart of every excavator. Without hydraulic pressure, your 30-ton machine is nothing more than an oversized...

Real Machines. Real Money. No Corporate BS. They say the proof is in the pudding. At Vikfin, we say the proof is in the part—and the...

Ah, load shedding—South Africa’s unofficial national pastime. Right up there with braais, rugby, and moaning about the price of petrol....

(And How Vikfin Helps You Dodge Every Single One) In today’s digital world, buying used excavator parts online can feel like a...

Fuel costs are one of the biggest operational expenses for excavator owners. Whether you're running a single machine or managing a fleet,...

The earthmoving industry is the backbone of South Africa’s infrastructure development, mining operations, and construction projects. Yet,...

Are you in need of durable, high-performance tracks for your 20-ton excavator? Look no further! We have a premium set of 190mm pitch...