When a machine as mighty as the Hitachi ZX520  rolls into Vikfin’s yard, you know something serious is about to happen. This isn’t your average teardown. This is a mechanical autopsy —the careful dismantling of one of Hitachi’s most powerful heavy-duty excavators to give new life to other machines still out there doing the hard yards. For contractors, operators, and fleet managers across South Africa, this is big news. Because every time Vikfin strips a giant like the ZX520,

If you’ve ever stood on a construction site and watched two excavators side by side — one with steel tracks grinding through the mud and another with rubber tyres rolling smoothly over asphalt — you’ve probably wondered: Why the difference? It’s not just about looks. The choice between a steel-tracked excavator  and a wheeled excavator  completely changes how the machine behaves, what kind of terrain it can handle, how it’s maintained, and even how the operator should think b

When you’re in the market for a hydraulic excavator, there’s one question that always rises to the surface before anything else: Do you go for a wheeled excavator or a tracked one? Both look similar from a distance — a powerful boom, a bucket, and that familiar rotating cab — but what lies beneath makes all the difference. Whether you’re digging trenches, clearing debris, or handling material on a construction site, the type of undercarriage (wheels or tracks) determines how

In today’s world, efficiency  isn’t just about how much dirt your excavator can move in an hour — it’s also about how smartly you run your operation. And part of running smart means thinking about sustainability. Construction and mining companies are under growing pressure to reduce waste, limit emissions, and cut their environmental footprint — all while staying profitable. But there’s a simple, powerful way to do both: using used OEM excavator parts . When you buy from Vikf

In the construction game, downtime  is the enemy. When your excavator’s parked instead of digging, every minute costs you money — in idle crews, missed deadlines, and lost contracts. But there’s one simple, smart way to slash downtime without breaking the bank: using used OEM excavator parts  from a trusted supplier like Vikfin . Let’s break down exactly how  genuine OEM parts — even used ones — can keep your machines in the dirt and out of the workshop. 1. Perfect Fit, Every

Every powerful excavator you see on site — roaring, digging, breaking — is a collection of thousands of precision-engineered parts working together. But what happens when one of those machines reaches the end of its life? Does it all go to waste? Not at Vikfin. Behind every used OEM part that leaves our warehouse, there’s a story — a process that starts long before it lands in your hands. It’s a story of engineering precision, grit, and South African know-how. This is the sec

In the earthmoving world, profit margins can be razor thin. Between fuel prices, operator wages, site delays, and maintenance, it doesn’t take much for a good month to turn bad.But there’s one area where you can make massive savings  without compromising performance — and that’s your parts strategy. If you’re still paying top dollar for new OEM parts or gambling on cheap aftermarket ones, you’re missing the sweet spot: tested, used OEM excavator parts  from a reputable suppli

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

Every contractor, plant hire operator, or mechanic knows the frustration of a machine standing idle. When an excavator breaks down, the...

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At Vikfin, we specialize in providing high-quality used OEM excavator parts at unbeatable prices. We are currently stripping a...