Tractor Loader Backhoe’s (TLBs) and excavators are both monsters in the earthmoving industry. Although there are many similarities...

In our parts business (https://www.vikfin.co.za/used-equipment-parts), the quickest moving items are undercarriage components. This is...

The hydraulic excavator is a marvel of modern machinery. They can perform spectacular operations of excavation, extraction, unloading, to...

An excavator ring gear (also known as a slewing bearing or slew ring) is a rotational rolling-element bearing that supports the upper...

The final drive is the most expensive undercarriage part on your excavator which means you need to look after them. In this blog we will...

The operation of any heavy equipment is associated with risk and danger. Not only should operators of excavators be mindful of potential...

If you are in the market for a used machine, here are five tips to ensure that you get the most bang for your bucks and don’t find...

Innovation is everywhere and the construction industry is not isolated from the developments that are coming out of Silicon Valley. In...

We come across numerous clients that have a fleet of 20-ton excavators. These machines have been the focal point of their work. They...

The Komatsu PC210-10M0 hydraulic excavator made its local debut when the first unit lands on South African soil at the end of March. The...

The global trend in construction sites is that they are becoming smaller. As urban areas get more build-up we are seeing a trend towards...

A used excavator can either be a money pit or a gold mine. It can either do a great job of extracting cash out of your pocket or be an...

Moving some of the largest machinery on the planet is not easy. For this simple reason, you want to do whatever you can to make it as...

Question 1: What is the most common cause of final drive failure? Answer 1: There are numerous causes. One relates to water. If a...

When it comes to running an excavator, there is one maintenance cost that accounts for half of your total lifetime cost. It is up there...

Undercarriage wear is a very expensive part of ongoing excavator maintenance. In this blog, we will cover 6 simple tips that will help...

Used excavators are pricey and represent a large capital outlay. Here are five things you need to look at before pulling the trigger. #1...

It is easy to get locked into the downward spiral of negative news in South Africa but here are a few signs to indicate that important...

The construction sector was the worst-performing sector in 2020 contracting 20.3%. Statistics SA data shows that the civil industry...

There is high demand for heavy equipment operators in South Africa and throughout the world. A quick Google search indicated that on...