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How to Extend the Life of Your Used Excavator Parts
Because “Buy Less, Break Less” is the Real Contractor’s Code So, you’ve made the smart call and bought a quality used excavator part...

RALPH COPE
Jul 35 min read


The Lifecycle of a Quality Used Excavator Part at Vikfin
From Grease Monkey Graveyard to Jobsite Hero You ever wonder where your used excavator parts come from? No, they don’t just materialize...

RALPH COPE
Jul 35 min read


Big Brands, Bigger Savings: Used OEM Parts from Volvo, CAT, Hitachi & Komatsu
Why Pay Full Price When You Can Get the Real Deal for Less at Vikfin? If there’s one thing every seasoned South African contractor knows,...

RALPH COPE
Jul 35 min read


What to Check Before Buying a Used Final Drive or Hydraulic Pump
Don’t Get Shafted: Your No-BS Guide to Buying the Right Heavy-Hitter Parts When you're dropping serious cash on a used final drive or...

RALPH COPE
Jul 25 min read


Real Stories from the Field: How Used OEM Parts Kept These Projects on Track
Let’s be honest. In the world of heavy equipment, things break . Final drives seize, hydraulic pumps throw tantrums, and booms develop...

RALPH COPE
Jul 25 min read


The Hidden Environmental Benefits of Buying Used Excavator Parts
Save the Planet. Save Some Cash. Be a Bloody Legend. Let’s be honest—when most contractors hear the word “eco-friendly,” they think of...

RALPH COPE
Jul 15 min read


How to Spot Genuine OEM Excavator Parts from Fakes
Because Your Machine Deserves the Real Deal, Not a Cheap Knock-Off Let’s face it—South African contractors are some of the most...

RALPH COPE
Jul 15 min read


Why Used OEM Excavator Parts Are the Smart Choice for South African Contractors
Saving Your Budget Without Wrecking Your Machine (or Your Sanity) Let’s be honest: the construction game in South Africa isn’t for the...

RALPH COPE
Jul 15 min read


Why Used OEM Parts Are the Smartest Green Choice for Heavy Equipment
In a world hurtling toward climate tipping points, “green” isn’t just a buzzword anymore. It’s a survival strategy—both for the planet...

RALPH COPE
Jun 286 min read


Avoid These 5 Mistakes When Buying Used Excavator Parts Online
(And How Vikfin Helps You Dodge Every Single One) In today’s digital world, buying used excavator parts online can feel like a...

RALPH COPE
Jun 286 min read


Is It Better to Replace or Repair This Excavator Part? Here's How to Decide
Excavators are built to work hard—but even the toughest machines wear down. Whether it’s a worn final drive, a leaking hydraulic pump, or...

RALPH COPE
Jun 285 min read


How Vikfin Saves You Time and Money on Excavator Downtime
Real Stories of How Used OEM Parts Beat the Clock—and the Budget Downtime is the silent killer of profitability in the earthmoving and...

RALPH COPE
Jun 285 min read


How to Spot a Quality Used Excavator Part (Even If You're Not a Mechanic)
Let’s be honest—buying used excavator parts can feel like navigating a minefield. You’re standing in a scrapyard or scrolling through...

RALPH COPE
Jun 285 min read


The Lifecycle of an Excavator Part: From Salvage to Reuse (How Vikfin Turns Salvaged Steel into Solid Gold for Your Machine)
Excavators don’t die quietly. When a machine goes down, it's usually a brutal affair—metal grinding, hydraulics failing, sometimes smoke,...

RALPH COPE
Jun 285 min read


Top 10 Most In-Demand Used Excavator Parts in South Africa Right Now
In South Africa’s hard-hitting earthmoving industry, excavators don’t get a day off. When a critical part fails, downtime can cost...

RALPH COPE
Jun 274 min read


Why OEM Parts Matter: The Hidden Cost of Cheap Excavator Imitations
In the world of heavy machinery, every decision counts. And few choices impact your bottom line more than the parts you put into your...

RALPH COPE
Jun 265 min read


How a Steel Tracked Excavator Changes Direction When Moving: A Deep Dive into Steering Mechanics
When you're out on a construction site watching a hulking steel-tracked excavator pirouette on the spot or crawl gracefully through rough...

RALPH COPE
Jun 246 min read


Is Your Slew Motor Losing Its Mind? How to Spot the Early Signs Before Your Excavator Starts Breakdancing
Let’s set the stage: You’re halfway through a dig, swinging that boom around like a pro, and then it happens. A strange sound. A shudder....

RALPH COPE
Jun 206 min read


Cracks, Wobbles & Booms of Doom: Early Warning Signs Your Excavator Boom Is Failing
Let’s get one thing straight: your excavator’s boom is not just a glorified arm. It’s the muscle. The reach. The thing that says, “I can...

RALPH COPE
Jun 205 min read


The Top 10 Excavator Parts That Wear Out the Fastest
— Or: Where Your Money and Sanity Go to Die Let’s face it—if you own, rent, borrow, or even look at an excavator the wrong way, you know...

RALPH COPE
Jun 195 min read
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