Let’s cut through the marketing bullshit: when you see a giant excavator, wheel loader or other earth-moving beast in South Africa (or anywhere), there’s a very good chance the engine heart under the hood comes from Perkins — a company owned by Caterpillar. Their relationship shapes how big machines move dirt.We’ll trace: the history of Perkins, how Caterpillar acquired it, why it matters for earth-moving gear, the technical/repair implications (our bread & butter at Vikfin),

When you think about an excavator’s hydraulic system, the first parts that come to mind are usually the pump, the cylinders, and the control valves. These are the muscle and the brains of the machine’s movement. But sitting quietly between the engine and the hydraulic pump is an often-overlooked hero — the pump bell housing . It may look like a simple chunk of cast metal, but the bell housing plays a critical structural, alignment, and vibration-damping role  that directly im

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The slew motor is a critical component of an excavator, allowing the cab and boom to rotate 360 degrees. It is divided into two main...