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...

When your excavator’s hydraulic system goes down, it’s not just a minor hiccup — it’s a productivity killer. Every hour your machine is...

Subtitle:  Don’t Waste Time—or Money. Know When to Fix It, and When to Ditch It. There’s a moment in every machine operator’s life where...

That excavator of yours? It’s not just a piece of machinery. It’s your livelihood. Your cash cow. The muscle behind every job you quote....

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...

The Dirt-Simple Checklist That Can Save You Thousands Let’s get one thing straight: your excavator isn’t invincible. It might be a 30-ton...

Ah, load shedding—South Africa’s unofficial national pastime. Right up there with braais, rugby, and moaning about the price of petrol....

You step out onto the job site, proud, caffeinated, and ready to move earth. But wait — your excavator’s tracks look like they’ve had a...

In the world of heavy equipment, engine choice is critical. An engine isn’t just a chunk of metal bolted inside a machine—it’s the...

You know the sound. That squish. That hiss. That oh-so-familiar whine of a hydraulic cylinder that’s just not feeling it today . Your...

Steel excavator tracks are like your machine’s hiking boots — big, heavy, built for punishment. They chew through mud, climb over rocks,...

When it comes to maintaining and repairing excavators, every decision you make impacts your bottom line. From part sourcing to repair...

At Vikfin , we’re in the business of keeping machines moving and businesses profitable. If you’ve ever had an excavator parked on-site...

In the world of heavy machinery, both excavators and TLBs (tractor-loader-backhoes) are crucial workhorses. While they may look similar...

When your excavator bucket is down, your whole operation bites the dust. In the rugged world of earthmoving, your bucket is your...

In the rugged world of heavy machinery, excavators work in punishing conditions—digging, lifting, and hauling for hours on end. But...

Thinking about mixing and matching excavator parts to keep your machine running without breaking the bank? Maybe you’ve got a spare...

In the high-stakes world of earthmoving and construction, downtime is money, and every decision you make on repairs impacts your bottom...