Buying used excavator parts can be like walking through a scrapyard minefield — full of hidden gems and total junk, often side by side. One part could save your project thousands; the next could cost you your machine. In South Africa’s tough construction scene — where margins are tight and downtime kills — knowing how to tell a high-quality used OEM excavator part  from a worn-out dud isn’t just good business sense. It’s survival. This guide from Vikfin , South Africa’s leadi

When it comes to the anatomy of an excavator, most operators and mechanics immediately think about the boom, bucket, or hydraulic pump. But deep inside the undercarriage and swing frame lies one of the most critical — yet least appreciated — structural components of the whole machine: the X-frame . It doesn’t move oil or lift dirt, but the X-frame  forms the structural spine  of your excavator’s lower body. It’s what keeps the tracks properly aligned, the upper structure stab

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The slew motor is a critical component of an excavator, allowing the cab and boom to rotate 360 degrees. It is divided into two main...