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We will BEAT the price on ANY used OEM 20/30/40 tonne Excavator part (subject to availability)
What Makes a Good Excavator Track Chain — And How to Spot a Bad One
Because If It Snaps, So Does Your Deadline. Let’s be real: your excavator's track chain isn't glamorous. It's not roaring like the...
RALPH COPE
May 94 min read
The Pros and Cons of Buying Used Hydraulic Cylinders
Is Second-Hand Worth the Squeeze? Let’s not sugarcoat it — excavator parts are expensive , and hydraulic cylinders are no exception....
RALPH COPE
May 95 min read
Caterpillar vs. Komatsu Final Drives: Which Lasts Longer in South African Conditions?
When Metal Meets Mzanzi — Only One Drive Dominates South Africa is not for sissies — and neither is running a fleet of excavators across...
RALPH COPE
May 95 min read
From Scrap to Solution: How Vikfin Gives Old Machines New Life
Because Not Every Old Dog Needs to Be Put Down You’ve seen them before — machines with more dents than a bakkie in a Joburg parking...
RALPH COPE
May 85 min read
Customer Stories: How a Farmer in Limpopo Saved Thousands with Vikfin
One Man, One Busted Excavator, and One Damn Good Decision Let me paint you a picture. It’s 5:45 a.m. on a Tuesday in Limpopo. The kind of...
RALPH COPE
May 85 min read
How to Save Money on Excavator Repairs Without Cutting Corners
Especially in Tough Times When Every Rand Counts Let’s get real:Running an excavator fleet in South Africa right now is no joke. You’ve...
RALPH COPE
May 85 min read
How Load Shedding Affects Your Excavator Fleet — and What You Can Do About It
No power, no problem… if you’ve got the right game plan (and a decent parts supplier). Let’s be honest:Load shedding in South Africa is...
RALPH COPE
May 75 min read
Top 10 Most Common Excavator Models in South Africa — And What Parts They Need Most
Because even the best machines break. And when they do, Vikfin’s got your back. South Africa isn’t just about bakkies, boerewors, and...
RALPH COPE
May 75 min read
The Challenges of Finding Quality Parts in Rural South Africa — And How Vikfin Solves Them
Because your excavator doesn’t care if the closest parts shop is 300km away. Let’s paint a picture. You’re out in the Karoo, sun’s...
RALPH COPE
May 75 min read
Buying Used Excavator Parts in South Africa: What You Need to Know
Because paying full price is for people who hate money. Let’s be real for a second: buying brand-new excavator parts in South Africa...
RALPH COPE
May 65 min read
5 Hidden Problems in Used Excavator Booms and Arms (And How to Detect Them)
A Field Guide to Not Buying a Banana-Shaped Disaster Let’s talk about the unsung muscles of every excavator: the boom and the arm. They...
RALPH COPE
May 65 min read
5 Signs Your Swing Motor Is on Its Last Legs (And What to Do About It)
If your excavator’s swing motor starts acting like a drunk uncle at a braai — slow, loud, and unpredictable — you’ve got a problem. The...
RALPH COPE
May 64 min read
How to Identify a Faulty Hydraulic Pump Before It Wrecks Your Machine
Don't wait until your excavator sounds like a dying walrus. Let’s get one thing straight: your excavator’s hydraulic pump isn’t just a...
RALPH COPE
May 65 min read
Refurbished vs. Reconditioned Excavator Parts: What’s the Difference — and Which Should You Buy?
Because They’re Not the Same (Even If Some Guys Say They Are) Walk into any heavy machinery parts yard — or scroll through any online...
RALPH COPE
May 54 min read
Why Aftermarket Excavator Parts Can Be Just as Good as OEM (If You Know Where to Look)
Spoiler alert: it's not about luck—it’s about choosing the right supplier. Let’s be honest for a second. The phrase “aftermarket part”...
RALPH COPE
May 55 min read
The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Right Final Drive for Your Excavator
Dig smart or dig your own grave (financially speaking) If you’ve ever tried finding the right final drive for your excavator and felt...
RALPH COPE
May 55 min read
How to Tell If Your Excavator Part Can Be Repaired or Needs Replacing
Whether you're knee-deep in a construction site or managing a fleet of machines from behind a desk, there’s one headache every excavator...
RALPH COPE
May 56 min read
Rigid vs. Articulated Dump Trucks: Which One’s Right for the Job (and Your Sanity)?
If you've ever stood on a construction or mining site trying to decide between a rigid dump truck (RDT) and an articulated dump truck...
RALPH COPE
May 34 min read
Earthmoving’s Power Couple: Excavators & Articulated Dump Trucks
Some relationships just make sense: peanut butter & jelly, braais & beer, excavators & articulated dump trucks. Welcome to the most...
RALPH COPE
May 34 min read
Dozer vs Grader: Who’s the Real King of Dirt?
One pushes. One smooths. Both are built like tanks. But only one wears the crown. Welcome to the ultimate earthmoving showdown: Dozer vs...
RALPH COPE
May 35 min read
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