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How to Spot Genuine OEM Excavator Parts (And Avoid Costly Fakes)
When you’ve got iron on the ground and a deadline to hit, your excavator doesn’t care whether the part inside is OEM or a cheap...

RALPH COPE
Aug 46 min read


Volvo D6D vs. D6E Engines: What’s the Real Difference?
When it comes to excavator performance and reliability, the heart of the machine—its engine—makes all the difference. And if you’re...

RALPH COPE
Jul 215 min read


The Truth About Grey Imports and Excavator Parts in South Africa
Let’s cut the fluff.You ’re standing on a dusty site, your excavator’s down, and some guy just offered you a “genuine” Komatsu final...

RALPH COPE
Jul 165 min read


How to Extend the Life of Your Excavator With Regular Part Inspections
The Dirt-Simple Checklist That Can Save You Thousands Let’s get one thing straight: your excavator isn’t invincible. It might be a 30-ton...

RALPH COPE
Jul 165 min read


Client Spotlight: How One Construction Company Saved R250K with Vikfin Parts
Real Machines. Real Money. No Corporate BS. They say the proof is in the pudding. At Vikfin, we say the proof is in the part—and the...

RALPH COPE
Jul 154 min read


5 Signs Your Final Drive Is About to Fail – And What to Do About It
You know that feeling when your excavator starts acting weird… like it’s limping, groaning, or leaking in ways that make you think, “That...

RALPH COPE
Jul 155 min read


Top Excavator Repairs We See in 2025 – And the Parts That Fix Them
Based on real data. No fluff. No guesswork. Just the gritty truth from the workshop floor. At Vikfin, we don’t sit in boardrooms...

RALPH COPE
Jul 155 min read


The Real Cost of Cheap Excavator Parts – And How to Avoid Regret
Let’s talk about something no one wants to admit, especially not in public or in front of their crew: buyer's remorse . That...

RALPH COPE
Jul 146 min read


How to Train New Excavator Operators to Protect Expensive Components from Day One
Because Replacing Final Drives Weekly Is Not a Business Strategy Let’s be blunt for a second: untrained excavator operators are like...

RALPH COPE
Jul 76 min read


Is It Better to Replace or Repair This Excavator Part? Here's How to Decide
Excavators are built to work hard—but even the toughest machines wear down. Whether it’s a worn final drive, a leaking hydraulic pump, or...

RALPH COPE
Jun 285 min read


The Lifecycle of an Excavator Part: From Salvage to Reuse (How Vikfin Turns Salvaged Steel into Solid Gold for Your Machine)
Excavators don’t die quietly. When a machine goes down, it's usually a brutal affair—metal grinding, hydraulics failing, sometimes smoke,...

RALPH COPE
Jun 285 min read


Why OEM Parts Matter: The Hidden Cost of Cheap Excavator Imitations
In the world of heavy machinery, every decision counts. And few choices impact your bottom line more than the parts you put into your...

RALPH COPE
Jun 265 min read


How a Steel Tracked Excavator Changes Direction When Moving: A Deep Dive into Steering Mechanics
When you're out on a construction site watching a hulking steel-tracked excavator pirouette on the spot or crawl gracefully through rough...

RALPH COPE
Jun 246 min read


Is Your Slew Motor Losing Its Mind? How to Spot the Early Signs Before Your Excavator Starts Breakdancing
Let’s set the stage: You’re halfway through a dig, swinging that boom around like a pro, and then it happens. A strange sound. A shudder....

RALPH COPE
Jun 206 min read


Loose Tracks & Tight Deadlines: How to Tell If Your Excavator Track Adjusters Are Dying a Slow, Greasy Death
You step out onto the job site, proud, caffeinated, and ready to move earth. But wait — your excavator’s tracks look like they’ve had a...

RALPH COPE
Jun 195 min read


The Complete Guide to Excavator Wiring Harnesses
What You Need to Know When Buying Used OEM Harnesses from Vikfin When people think about excavator parts, their minds jump to big-ticket...

RALPH COPE
Jun 184 min read


Hydraulic Heart Attack: Early Signs Your Excavator’s Pump Is About to Croak
Your excavator is a beast. It digs, lifts, crushes, and conquers. But just like a bodybuilder with a weak heart, it’s only as strong as...

RALPH COPE
Jun 175 min read


Excavator Engine Meltdown: Early Signs Your Machine’s Heart Is Giving Up
Your excavator is a war machine. A dirt-chomping, trench-digging, rock-smashing monster. But at the core of this steel beast lies its...

RALPH COPE
Jun 165 min read


Leaky Limbs & Lazy Booms: Early Warning Signs Your Excavator Hydraulic Cylinders Are Throwing in the Towel
You know the sound. That squish. That hiss. That oh-so-familiar whine of a hydraulic cylinder that’s just not feeling it today . Your...

RALPH COPE
Jun 115 min read


Bucket List: 10 Hilarious (and Horrifying) Signs Your Excavator Bucket Is Dying
Let’s be honest — the excavator bucket is the business end of your machine. The teeth bite. The shell scoops. The edges cut. It’s the...

RALPH COPE
Jun 115 min read
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