(Educational, clear, practical — written for real excavator operators and buyers in South Africa) When you walk into a parts yard or message a supplier, the first thing they’ll ask isn’t your excavator’s colour, bucket size, or where it last got stuck in the mud.They’ll ask you one thing : “Do you have the OEM part number?” For many machine owners, that question instantly triggers panic. They flip open a manual from 2004, scratch their heads, and pray the number they send isn

Every excavator part has a story. Some live long, some die young, and some soldier on through rebuild after rebuild until they finally give up and get thrown onto the scrap pile behind a workshop in Germiston. Understanding the full lifecycle of an excavator component  helps you: plan maintenance better budget more accurately know when to repair instead of replace avoid catastrophic failures buy smarter when sourcing used OEM parts Most failures don’t come out of nowhere — th

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

You’ve probably heard it before: “Oil is the lifeblood of your machine.”It’s not just a catchy saying—it’s literal truth. For an excavator, oil testing isn’t some optional extra you do when you’ve got time. It’s an essential diagnostic tool that tells you what’s going on inside the machine long before you hear the first grind, smell the first burn, or see the first warning light. Skipping oil testing is like ignoring your own blood test results because “you feel fine.” The re

Your excavator’s engine governor quietly controls speed, fuel use, and power under load. Learn how it works, common signs of failure, and where to find quality used OEM replacements from Vikfin — South Africa’s trusted supplier of excavator parts. When your excavator is working hard — trenching, digging, or swinging a heavy load — it needs to deliver smooth, consistent power. You probably never think about how  your engine stays steady when the hydraulic load changes. But beh

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