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

In the world of heavy-equipment maintenance, one of the most crucial decisions you’ll face is whether to go with original equipment manufacturer (OEM)  parts or cheaper aftermarket  alternatives. For those working with excavators — especially contractors, fleet owners, and maintenance teams in South Africa — this isn’t just a theoretical debate. It’s a decision that impacts downtime, reliability, costs, and ultimately profitability. In this post, we’ll dig deep into why OEM e

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