A Practical, No-Nonsense Guide for South African Contractors If there’s one thing that can bring an excavator to its knees faster than a blown hose or a leaking final drive, it’s an overheating hydraulic system. Not only does it slow down your productivity, but it also puts every major hydraulic component at risk: pumps, motors, cylinders, seals, and even the hydraulic oil itself. And here’s the catch — overheating is almost always preventable. This guide breaks down why exca

Hydraulic systems are the heart of an excavator.Power, precision, lift capacity, digging strength — it all comes down to one thing: The hydraulic oil you choose. Pick the right oil, and your pumps, valves, cylinders, and final drives last thousands of extra hours.Pick the wrong oil, and you’ll destroy components faster than any operator mistake can. Most excavator owners know oil matters — but very few understand why  it matters.This blog breaks down the science, the logic, a

Hydraulics are the beating heart of every excavator. Without hydraulic pressure, your 30-ton machine is nothing more than an oversized...