Dig Smart, Save Big: Why Used OEM Excavator Parts from Vikfin Are South Africa’s Best Kept Secret

When your machine breaks down in the middle of a job, the clock starts ticking—and in the world of earthmoving, downtime is money. Whether you’re moving mountains, clearing scrap, or building foundations, an excavator out of action means a project that’s stalled and profits that are slipping through your fingers.

But here’s the million-rand question: Do you really need to spend R80,000 or more on a brand-new OEM hydraulic cylinder, when a fully tested and refurbished one will cost you just R28,000 at Vikfin—and work just as well?

That’s where Vikfin comes in. We’re not just a used parts supplier—we’re your partner in keeping your machines moving. With a massive inventory of OEM parts across brands like Caterpillar, Komatsu, Volvo, Doosan, Hitachi, JCB, and more, we’re here to help you slash costs without sacrificing quality.

Let’s dig into why more South African contractors, scrap yards, mining groups, and plant hire businesses are choosing Vikfin’s high-quality used OEM excavator parts.

🛠️ 1. What We Sell: A Complete Range of Excavator Parts

At Vikfin, we specialize in stripping 20, 30, and 40-tonne excavators and making their high-value parts available to businesses like yours at a fraction of the price of new parts. Our range includes:

Engines (Volvo D6E, Isuzu, Mitsubishi, Komatsu SAA6D107)
Hydraulic cylinders (Boom, Dipper arm, Bucket)
Slew motors and gearboxes
Final drives
Track adjusters
Cabs and panels
Valve banks and pilot pumps
Battery boxes, exhausts, radiators
Rollers, idlers, sprockets, and steel tracks

Each part is OEM, thoroughly inspected, tested, and cleaned before sale. Our mechanics know exactly what to look for, and we stand behind every item we sell.

💰 2. Cost Savings That Make Sense

Let’s talk rands and cents.

Brand new OEM parts can cost you:

Engine: R320,000 – R600,000
Hydraulic cylinder: R70,000 – R100,000
Slew motor: R120,000 – R180,000
Cab: R250,000

Compare that to our fully tested used options:

Engine (tested, running): From R95,000
Hydraulic cylinder (no leaks, resealed): From R25,000
Slew motor (complete with gearbox): From R45,000
Cab (with interior): From R65,000

You’re looking at savings of 50% to 80%, with no compromise on quality.

🛑 3. Why “New” Isn’t Always Better

Contractors often assume that “new” means “safe.” But not all new parts are equal.

In recent years, South Africa has seen a flood of cheap aftermarket parts from China, many of which look the part but fail under pressure. You might save upfront—but then you’re back on the phone within 3 months, sourcing another part.

Used OEM parts from Vikfin, on the other hand, were designed and built to last. We’re talking about parts that have already clocked thousands of hours and still have plenty of life left in them—because they were manufactured with strict standards, not just aesthetics.

⏱️ 4. Minimize Downtime with Immediate Availability

Waiting for parts to arrive from abroad can set you back weeks, especially in remote areas or when port delays strike.

Vikfin stocks hundreds of parts ready for immediate dispatch from Johannesburg. If you need a Komatsu PC200 valve bank today, you can get it today—not in 6 weeks.

We also offer same-day courier on smaller items and work with trusted freight companies for heavier deliveries across Gauteng, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, Free State, North West, and KZN.

📦 5. Stripping High-Hour Excavators? We’ll Buy Them!

Got a non-runner collecting dust on your site?

We’ll make you an offer for:

High-hour 20, 30, and 40-ton excavators
Machines with major damage
Non-runners and burned units

We strip these units in-house and feed our inventory with hard-to-find OEM parts. You get paid. We get parts. Everyone wins.

🔄 6. Swap or Replace? We’ll Advise You Honestly

Our sales team isn’t just here to sell—they’re here to solve problems. Not sure whether your damaged dipper arm cylinder can be resealed or if you need a replacement? Send us a photo or video.

We’ll guide you. If we don’t have it, we’ll tell you. If we think a new aftermarket part is a better fit, we’ll say that too.

That’s why our repeat customer rate is over 75%. Contractors trust us—because we don’t BS.

🚚 7. Nationwide Delivery and Export-Ready

We deliver parts across South Africa—from Upington to Umtata, Nelspruit to Newcastle. And if you’re in Botswana, Mozambique, Namibia, Zambia, or Zimbabwe, we’ll pack and ship to the border post of your choice.

We understand cross-border compliance and will ensure all paperwork is in order.

🧰 8. Vikfin Isn’t Just a Business – It’s a Brotherhood

Started by a small team of earthmoving specialists who got tired of seeing good machines sidelined by outrageous parts prices, Vikfin was built on one core idea:

"Keep your machine moving, without breaking the bank."

We know your challenges because we’ve lived them. Whether it’s field repairs in the mud, client pressure on deadlines, or budget constraints, we’re right there with you.

You’ll never get the runaround or fluff talk from us. We keep it straight, honest, and solution-focused.

🔍 9. Looking for a Specific Part? Let Us Help You Track It Down

Even if we don’t have it on the shelf, we’ve got deep networks. With workshops across the country stripping machines, we can usually source a rare part within a few days.

Need:

A Komatsu PC270 top roller?
A Volvo EC210 cab door?
A Doosan DX225 valve bank?

We’ll hunt it down for you—and at a better price than anyone else.

🔧 10. Parts Tested by Technicians Who Actually Know Excavators

Our parts aren’t just visually inspected—they’re tested by people who understand how these machines operate under load.

We:

Pressure test cylinders
Check slew motors for rotation and backlash
Run engines in our test bay
Open gearboxes and inspect internal wear
Ensure hoses, seals, and fittings are leak-free

Every part is graded and priced accordingly, so you know what you’re getting. No surprises.

🛡️ 11. Flexible Returns and Guaranteed Quality

We offer a return policy on most items within 7 days if there’s a mechanical failure or mismatch.

And if something goes wrong? Call us—we’ll sort it out.

Our reputation means everything, and we’re not here for one sale. We’re here for the long game.

📞 12. Ready to Order? Call, WhatsApp or Email Anytime

Need a quote? Call us. Need to see pics? We’ll WhatsApp them. Want to know if something fits your machine? Email us the serial number.

We’ll get back to you within the hour.

📞 Phone: 083 639 1982📱 WhatsApp: 071 351 9750📧 Email: admin@vikfin.co.za🌍 Website: www.vikfin.co.za

🏗️ Final Thoughts: Don’t Let Parts Prices Park Your Machine

It’s 2025. Costs are up. Margins are tight. And projects don’t wait for delayed shipments or blown budgets.

If you want to cut downtime, keep your clients happy, and keep your cash flow sane, then it’s time to ditch overpriced OEM parts and partner with Vikfin.

Let your competitors keep throwing money at new parts while you get the job done—smarter, faster, and cheaper.

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