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

In the heavy machinery world, especially when it comes to excavators, every component plays a critical role. When a part fails, downtime...

In the world of heavy machinery, longevity isn’t just a bonus—it’s a necessity.  When an excavator is your workhorse, you expect it to...

Let’s be honest: owning an excavator is like being in a long-term relationship.  It demands attention, care, and—every now and then—a few...

(And Why Smart Operators Choose Used OEM Instead) Let’s get straight to it. You’ve got a machine down, a deadline looming, and a...

(Why Refurbished OEM Cylinders From Vikfin Might Be the Smartest Choice You Make This Year) It’s the part you depend on every single...

You’ve run the numbers. Compared the specs. Maybe even kicked the tracks a few times. Buying an excavator isn’t just a purchase—it’s a...

There’s used—and then there’s Vikfin used . In the world of excavator parts, the difference between a bargain and a breakdown often comes...

Let’s be blunt— the market is flooded with fakes.  From Johannesburg to Durban, Cape Town to Rustenburg, contractors and plant hire...

In every epic story, there’s a villain. In construction and earthmoving, that villain doesn’t wear a cape or twirl a mustache—it wears...

It rolled into our yard at sunrise, battered and broken. The panels were dented. The cab glass was missing. Hydraulic oil had long...

One of the most common questions we hear at Vikfin is: “Can this part fit that machine?” It sounds simple, but it opens up a rabbit hole...

Let’s get brutally honest about the situation many excavator owners find themselves in. You’ve got an older excavator. It’s ten, maybe...

In the tough world of earthmoving, uptime is king, and downtime is the tyrant that ruins profits, deadlines, and reputations. Whether...

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...

Working with excavators presents numerous hazards—from heavy moving parts and hydraulic pressures to falling debris and noise pollution....

When a 20-ton excavator goes down in the middle of a job, time becomes your most brutal enemy. Every hour lost is money bleeding out —...

When your machine breaks down in the middle of a job, the clock starts ticking—and in the world of earthmoving, downtime is money ....

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