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, it’s this: machines break, and parts aren’t cheap.

Especially when you’re running the heavy hitters—Volvo, CAT, Hitachi, Komatsu. The good stuff. The big-name beasts. The brands you brag about at the braai when someone mentions they still use a no-name backhoe from the ‘90s.

But here’s the rub. Brand-name reliability comes with brand-name price tags. And when you’re staring down the cost of a genuine CAT final drive or a Volvo swing motor, you start wondering if selling a kidney would cover the invoice.

That’s where Vikfin steps in—used OEM parts for less, with no compromise on quality.

This blog is your contractor’s guide to saving big on top-tier brands without getting shafted by cheap aftermarket junk or knockoff garbage that fits like a drunk welder’s first attempt.

Let’s unpack:

• Why buying used OEM parts from big brands makes business sense

• What parts we carry (yes, we’ve got the real deal)

• How much you actually save

• Why contractors keep coming back to Vikfin for more

1. OEM vs Aftermarket: The Great Divide

Let’s kick off with a quick refresher. You’ve got OEM parts—Original Equipment Manufacturer. That means parts made by the same company (or approved supplier) that built your excavator in the first place.

Then you’ve got aftermarket parts—sometimes decent, sometimes disastrous. You roll the dice. It might fit. It might last. It might cause an oil leak so bad your site starts attracting Greenpeace.

With OEM parts, you get:

• Perfect fitment

• Exact material spec

• Original tolerances and performance

• Peace of mind

Now imagine getting all that without paying new-OEM prices. That’s what used OEM parts are all about—and that’s what Vikfin does best.

2. The Big 4 Brands: What’s in Stock at Vikfin

We don’t deal in junk. At Vikfin, we’ve got a warehouse full of quality, inspected, used OEM parts from the biggest brands in the game:

🚜 CAT (Caterpillar)

The king of the construction jungle. Known for reliability, raw torque, and costing a fortune when bought new.

Top CAT parts we stock:

• Final drives

• Hydraulic pumps

• Swing motors

• Track adjusters

• Boom cylinders

Used price vs new OEM?Save up to 60%.Yeah, read that again. Sixty percent. You’re welcome.

🚧 Volvo Construction Equipment

Swedish engineering at its finest. Smooth operation, smart hydraulics, and technology that sometimes feels like it’s too good for the bushveld.

Hot Volvo sellers at Vikfin:

• Swing gearboxes

• EC-series hydraulic pumps

• Control valves

• Counterweights (yes, even these!)

• Booms and arms

Used price vs new OEM?Save 50–70%, depending on the component.That’s like getting first-class service at an economy seat price.

🔧 Hitachi

The Japanese workhorse. Legendary for its durable undercarriage and efficient hydraulics. If you’ve got a ZX-series on-site, we’ve got the parts.

Used Hitachi parts we carry:

• Track motors

• Pilot valves

• Cylinders

• Dash panels and cab internals

• Cooling systems

Used price vs new OEM?You’re looking at savings of 40–60%.That’s enough for a new set of steel-caps and a team braai.

🚜 Komatsu

Tough as nails, engineered to last, and priced like it’s gold-plated when you go new. We’ve been salvaging and supplying Komatsu parts for years.

Popular Komatsu parts in stock:

• Hydraulic pumps

• Control valves

• Final drives

• Cabs

• Swing drives

Used savings?Anywhere from 45–65%, depending on the model and condition.

Still want to buy new? We’ll be here when you change your mind.

3. Real-World Contractor Savings

Let’s talk numbers, not just percentages. Here’s what some of our customers have saved at Vikfin:

👷 Final Drive – CAT 320D

• New OEM price: R190,000

• Vikfin Used OEM price: R72,000

• Savings: R118,000That’s a whole damn bakkie worth of savings.

👷‍♂️ Hydraulic Pump – Volvo EC210

• New OEM price: R220,000

• Vikfin Used OEM price: R40,000

• Savings: R180,000You could reinvest that in a second machine—or finally take that holiday to Mozambique.

👷‍♀️ Cab Assembly – Komatsu PC300

• New OEM price: R160,000

• Vikfin Used OEM price: R20,000

• Savings: R120,000For less than the price of a new cab, you could fully kit out your site team in PPE for a year.

4. But What About Quality?

Ah yes—the big question everyone asks:

“Used? But how do I know it’s not some scrapyard disaster with new paint?”

Because we’re not a scrapyard. We’re Vikfin.

Our parts go through:

1. Sourcing from reliable machines (not written-off wrecks)

2. Initial inspection and teardown

3. Cleaning and de-greasing

4. Bench running engines

5. Detailed condition reports

6. Parts cataloguing and inventory logging

We don’t just sell parts—we sell confidence.

If we wouldn’t fit it to our own machine, we don’t sell it to you. Simple as that.

5. Why Contractors Keep Coming Back

Besides the obvious (saving tons of cash), there are a few reasons why contractors trust Vikfin like they trust their site foreman:

• We know machines. You don’t get fluff. You get facts.

• We stock what matters. High-demand, high-failure parts, ready to ship.

• We’re local. No 3-week waits for customs clearance.

• We’re straight shooters. No BS, no sugarcoating. If a part is a bit worn, we’ll tell you.

• We offer guidance. Not sure if a used swing motor is right for your model? Call us. We’ll walk you through it.

6. Smart Buying Tips for Big-Brand Used OEM Parts

Thinking of diving in? Here’s how to shop smart:

✅ Match serial numbers and model codes.

Close enough isn’t good enough. We'll help you find the exact part match.

✅ Request part photos and reports.

We’re not shy. We’ll show you every angle—and include test results where applicable.

✅ Understand the part’s role.

Some parts are fine to buy used (like cabs or booms). Others, like certain electronic controls, might be best bought new. Ask us. We’ll tell you straight.

✅ Don’t delay.

Our stock moves fast. Big-brand used parts are hot, and we’ve had guys call back an hour later only to find it’s already sold.

7. The Myth of "Cheap is Cheaper"

Every month, we hear horror stories:

• "I bought a Chinese swing motor for half the price—it lasted two weeks."

• "The aftermarket pump was DOA right out the box."

• "The part fit… but the hydraulic pressure was off and now I’ve got more leaks than Eskom has excuses."

Used OEM beats aftermarket every time for:

• Longevity

• Reliability

• System compatibility

• Resale value

And at half the price of new, the math is simple.

Final Words: Get the Brand. Skip the Burn.

You didn’t buy a Komatsu to skimp on parts. You didn’t choose CAT to feed it junk. And you sure as hell didn’t spec a Volvo EC machine just to bolt on some “will-fit” nonsense that’ll cost you more in downtime than you saved in cash.

You bought big-brand machines because you want reliability, performance, and durability.

Used OEM parts from Vikfin give you all that—without robbing your budget blind.

So next time a part fails, ask yourself:

“Do I want the real thing… or a cheap gamble that might eat my machine alive?”

Call Vikfin. We’ve got the big brands. We’ve got the used OEM magic. And we’ve got your back.

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