A Brutally Honest Guide for Contractors Who Are Tired of Being Screwed Over Let’s not dance around it. The used excavator parts market in South Africa is a jungle —and most suppliers are hyenas. You already know the type: “We’ve got stock” (they don’t) “It’s 100% OEM, boss” (it’s not) “Machine was running” (it wasn’t) “We’ll courier it today” (nope) “Looks the same, so it should fit” (it won’t) If you’ve been in the construction or plant hire game for more than five minutes,

Behind the Scenes of Keeping SA Excavators Alive If you think selling used excavator parts is just about storing a bunch of old engines, pumps, and final drives in a dusty warehouse, think again. A day at Vikfin  is chaos with a method, grit with precision, and coffee-fueled decision-making on a borderline heroic scale. Let’s take you behind the scenes — so you can see exactly why South African contractors trust us over any backyard operator or online auction snake oil salesm

Stop Gambling With Cheap Parts — Your Machine Deserves Better Let’s cut the crap. South African contractors are under pressure to cut costs, hit deadlines, and keep machines running . The temptation? Cheap aftermarket parts. They look okay, they fit… sometimes. But here’s the cold, hard truth: aftermarket parts are a gamble . And the house usually wins — you pay. Here’s why OEM used parts from Vikfin  are the smarter choice. 1: Fit and Compatibility — Don’t Guess OEM parts ar

Behind the Scenes of Keeping South African Excavators Running Like New If you’ve ever bought a used excavator part and prayed it lasts more than a week, you know the stakes are high. Downtime in South Africa costs real money — sometimes tens of thousands per day. At Vikfin , we don’t leave anything to chance. Every used part goes through a rigorous testing and certification process , so contractors know exactly what they’re getting. Let’s take you behind the scenes — the mess

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

Let’s cut through the marketing bullshit: when you see a giant excavator, wheel loader or other earth-moving beast in South Africa (or anywhere), there’s a very good chance the engine heart under the hood comes from Perkins — a company owned by Caterpillar. Their relationship shapes how big machines move dirt.We’ll trace: the history of Perkins, how Caterpillar acquired it, why it matters for earth-moving gear, the technical/repair implications (our bread & butter at Vikfin),

If you run excavators in South Africa, you already know: keeping them moving isn’t just about buying machines — it’s about keeping them alive.And when things break (because they will  break), your real profits come down to one question: “Can I get quality replacement parts — fast and affordably?” That’s where two of the biggest names in the industry come into focus: Volvo  and Doosan . Both are powerhouse brands with loyal followings, solid engineering reputations, and huge g

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