Excavators are powerful machines, integral to construction, mining, and many other industries. At the heart of these machines is the...

If you’re considering adding a machine to your fleet, you have a choice to make — will you purchase new or used construction equipment?...

When the pandemic hit in 2020, OEM manufacturers feared the worst and started to pare back their production of new machines and parts....

Buying a used excavator has numerous advantages over a new machine – they are cheaper, you avoid the initial depreciation knock,...

Investment in capital equipment is a big one, and should not be taken lightly. You need to make sure that you invest in high-quality...

Earthmoving is a cyclical business which ebbs and flows with changes in the real economy. As an owner or manager of such a business, you...

An excavator ring gear (also known as a slewing bearing or slew ring) is a rotational rolling-element bearing that supports the upper...

There are two major parts to an excavator's final drive – the hydraulic motor and the gear reduction. The hydraulic motor is fed by...

When your excavator fails, you need to get it back in action as quickly as possible at the least expense. The downside of new parts is...

Excavators are thirsty machines and with oil prices close to record highs, operators are feeling the pain. The objective of this blog is...

Moving excavators is not easy. You want to do whatever you can to make it as safe and smooth as possible. You can increase your...

Each purchasing route has its pros and cons. In this blog, we will break down the pros and cons of each option to help you make the best...

Excavators are designed for rough and rigorous work. This means they need to be kept in good working condition. Here are 5 things you...

Your track adjuster serves two important functions on your machine – it keeps proper tension in your tracks and prevents undue force from...

So, you have a big earthmoving demolition or earthmoving job. You now need to make the decision – do you hire the machinery or is it...

The demand for construction equipment is starting to regain traction as governments in both developed and developing countries invest in...

Most manufacturers offer three sizes of dozers – small, medium, and large. In this blog we will dive into the details of each and then...

We have this beautiful Perkins 1104C-44T engine for sale out of our Cape Town office. It comes out of a Hyundai H930S tractor loader...

When the pandemic hit in 2020, OEM manufacturers feared the worst and started to pare back their production of new machines and parts....

If you go onto Google and looks for the top excavator manufacturers/brands, there are no surprises. You will find the most highly...