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,

In the rugged world of construction, mining, and infrastructure development, excavators are the unsung heroes that power progress. These massive machines, weighing between 20 and 40 tonnes, dig deep into the earth, move mountains of soil, and lay the foundations for everything from highways to high-rises. But like all heavy equipment, excavators don't last forever. Parts wear out, components fail, and downtime can cost contractors dearly—often R10,000 or more per day in lost

Excavators are the backbone of the earthmoving and construction industries, working tirelessly on demanding job sites. However, every...