Most engine failures don’t happen because the engine was bad. They happen because the engine and the buyer never belonged together . At Vikfin, we see the aftermath weekly: machines parked, tempers flaring, money gone—and the same sentence every time: “But everyone said this was a good engine…” It probably was.Just not for you . These are real-world horror stories—not to scare you, but to save you. Horror Story #1: The Owner-Operator vs the CAT Brain The Setup Buyer: Solo own

Most bad engine purchases don’t happen because buyers are careless. They happen because buyers: Focus on the wrong factors Trust hour meters blindly Treat all brands the same At Vikfin, we use a decision matrix  when evaluating used excavator engines—because it removes emotion, marketing, and wishful thinking from the process. This blog lays that matrix out clearly, so you can buy with logic instead of hope . Step 1: Identify Your Buyer Profile Before comparing engines, you n

How to Make Sure You’re Getting the Best OEM Components (and Not Expensive Scrap Metal) Buying used excavator parts can save your business a ton of money — but only if you know how to identify what’s high-quality and what’s a ticking time bomb . The harsh reality of the used parts world is this: There’s good stock…There’s bad stock…And then there’s the absolute horror show that some sellers try to pass off as “good condition.” At Vikfin, we’ve built our entire reputation on s

"So, which is better—Volvo or CAT?" If I had a dollar for every time I’ve heard that question, I’d be writing this from a yacht instead...

Your excavator is a war machine. A dirt-chomping, trench-digging, rock-smashing monster. But at the core of this steel beast lies its...