When excavator owners complain about undercarriage wear, they usually blame the terrain, the operator, the machine brand, or even the weather.But the number one undercarriage killer — the silent assassin — is something far more basic: Incorrect track tension. Too tight → burns money.Too loose → causes damage.Just right → extends life dramatically. In this educational deep dive, you’ll learn exactly  how track tension works, why it affects every major undercarriage component,

When you look under the hood of many Japanese excavators — and quite a few Korean and European machines — there’s a good chance you’ll find a Mitsubishi engine quietly doing its job. Mitsubishi’s industrial diesel range has earned a reputation for reliability, simplicity, torque-rich performance, and long service life. Whether you’re running a 1.5-ton mini excavator or a 20-ton earth-mover, Mitsubishi has produced an engine for that class. This extended guide dives into the f

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,

When you’re in the market for a hydraulic excavator, there’s one question that always rises to the surface before anything else: Do you go for a wheeled excavator or a tracked one? Both look similar from a distance — a powerful boom, a bucket, and that familiar rotating cab — but what lies beneath makes all the difference. Whether you’re digging trenches, clearing debris, or handling material on a construction site, the type of undercarriage (wheels or tracks) determines how

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

When an excavator breaks down, every minute matters. In industries like construction, mining, and infrastructure development, downtime...

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There’s an old saying in the heavy machinery world: “If the price seems too good to be true, it probably is.” Nowhere is this more...

When you think of an excavator’s strength, you might picture the massive boom lifting tonnes of rock, the arm digging through hard-packed...

An excavator is only as strong as the heart beating inside it — and that heart is the engine. Whether you’re digging trenches, loading...

In the rugged world of construction, mining, and earthmoving, excavators are the workhorses that keep projects moving. But even the...

In the intricate world of excavators, certain components silently perform crucial tasks behind the scenes, and one such vital yet often...

Excavators are the backbone of construction, mining, and earthmoving industries. Their ability to move vast amounts of material depends...

Excavators are the workhorses of construction, mining, and earthmoving industries, but like all heavy machinery, they are prone to wear...

In the world of excavation, every minute counts. Whether you’re running a large-scale mining operation, managing a construction project,...

At Vikfin, we specialize in providing high-quality used OEM excavator parts at unbeatable prices. We are currently stripping a...

Excavators are built to withstand extreme working conditions, but their exterior panels often bear the brunt of the wear and tear. From...

Excavators are the backbone of any earthmoving operation, whether in construction, mining, or scrap metal handling. These machines take a...

Excavators are indispensable in construction, mining, and earthmoving projects, with their effectiveness often determined by the type of...

The South African excavator market is being flooded with cheap aftermarket parts, luring buyers with their rock-bottom prices. But are...