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

Excavators are the powerhouse of construction sites, but like any heavy machinery, they demand regular care to perform at their peak and avoid unexpected breakdowns. As an operator or fleet manager, mastering simple maintenance hacks can extend your equipment's lifespan, cut repair costs, and boost productivity. In this guide, we'll share practical DIY tips that every excavator operator should know, from daily checks to quick fixes. At Vikfin, we specialize in high-quality OE

Ever looked at a rusty, battle-scarred 30-tonne excavator and thought, “That’s one step away from the scrapheap”? Think again! At Vikfin,...

Ever watched an excavator throw a tantrum that could rival a toddler in a candy store? At Vikfin, we’ve stripped enough 20- and 30-tonne...

Think you need a gold mine to revive a tired 20-tonne excavator? Think again! At Vikfin, we’re the budget wizards of heavy machinery,...

Ever wonder what secrets lie beneath the rusty armor of a 30-tonne excavator? At Vikfin, we’re like treasure hunters in a South African...

Strap on your hard hat and buckle up for a wild ride through the ages of excavators! These mechanical beasts have come a long way from...

Is your 20- or 30-tonne excavator acting like it’s had one too many late nights at the quarry? At Vikfin, we strip these mechanical...

Picture this: your 30-tonne excavator is parked on the job site, creaking and groaning like your Uncle Bob after one too many helpings at...

Ah, the mighty excavator – that colossal, earth-chomping behemoth that's the backbone of construction sites worldwide. But what happens...

"So, which is better—Volvo or CAT?" If I had a dollar for every time I’ve heard that question, I’d be writing this from a yacht instead...

"What’s that creaking sound when I swing the house?" That, my friend, might just be the sound of your profits crying. Swing bearings and...

"It was working fine yesterday." If we had a rand for every time an excavator owner said that before calling us about a dead final drive,...

Let’s be real: nobody buys an excavator because it looks pretty. You buy it because it can dig, lift, and spin around like a mechanical...

Excavators are built to move earth, crush rock, and work harder than most of us on a Monday morning. But if there’s one thing they...

Ask most operators what the most important part of an excavator is, and they’ll say the engine, the hydraulics, or the bucket. Rarely...

You can have the biggest bucket, the toughest boom, and an engine that roars like a lion… but without a working final drive , your...

If your excavator were a human, the hydraulic system would be its muscles, the engine its heart, and the cooling system… well, that’s the...

In the world of construction and mining, the machines are massive, the stakes are high, and the costs are brutal. Excavators are the...

In construction, mining, and earthmoving, time is money . Every hour your excavator is idle isn’t just an inconvenience — it’s a direct...