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

Every contractor knows this pain: the site is running, the crew is on the clock, and then— bam —your excavator coughs up a final drive or...

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

An excavator is one of the most versatile and hard-working machines on any jobsite. From digging trenches to lifting heavy pipes, from...

In the heavy equipment world, your machine is only as strong as its weakest part. Whether you’re running a Caterpillar, Komatsu, Volvo,...

In the excavator game, margins are tight, downtime is deadly, and parts pricing can make or break your bottom line. We get it. You've got...

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...

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...