#HeavyMachinery 11/15

10 Essential Checks for Snagging a Stellar Used Excavator: Your Ultimate Guide

RALPH COPE

Mar 1510 min read

10 Essential Checks for Snagging a Stellar Used Excavator: Your Ultimate Guide

Buying a used excavator is a substantial investment that can significantly impact the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of construction...

The Essential Guide to Excavator Bucket Teeth: Materials, Maintenance, and Replacement

RALPH COPE

Mar 133 min read

The Essential Guide to Excavator Bucket Teeth: Materials, Maintenance, and Replacement

Excavator bucket teeth play a pivotal role in the construction and mining industries, acting as the frontline warriors that break, rip,...

The Ultimate Guide to Earthmoving Machinery: From Selection to Financial Maximization

RALPH COPE

Mar 1313 min read

The Ultimate Guide to Earthmoving Machinery: From Selection to Financial Maximization

In the vast and dynamic fields of construction and mining, earthmoving machinery stands as the backbone of operations, driving efficiency...

Comprehensive Guide to Choosing Between an Excavator and a Tractor Loader Backhoe (TLB)

RALPH COPE

Mar 1112 min read

Comprehensive Guide to Choosing Between an Excavator and a Tractor Loader Backhoe (TLB)

In the world of construction and earthmoving, the machinery you choose can significantly impact the efficiency and success of your...

Revolutionizing the Earth: Power Your Machines with Vikfin's Refurbished OEM Parts

RALPH COPE

Mar 98 min read

Revolutionizing the Earth: Power Your Machines with Vikfin's Refurbished OEM Parts

As the global population continues to surge, the challenges associated with waste management and materials handling become increasingly...

Transforming Terrain: The Ultimate Guide to Excavator Attachments & Future Innovations

RALPH COPE

Mar 79 min read

Transforming Terrain: The Ultimate Guide to Excavator Attachments & Future Innovations

Excavators stand as pivotal machines in the construction, mining, and forestry sectors, credited largely to their remarkable versatility....

Mastering the Heart of the Beast: The Essential Guide to Excavator Final Drives

RALPH COPE

Mar 15 min read

Mastering the Heart of the Beast: The Essential Guide to Excavator Final Drives

In the vast and ever-evolving landscape of construction and heavy machinery, the excavator stands as a paragon of engineering ingenuity...

Maximizing Efficiency and Safety: The Essential Guide to Excavator Pipes Maintenance

RALPH COPE

Feb 266 min read

Maximizing Efficiency and Safety: The Essential Guide to Excavator Pipes Maintenance

Excavators, the backbone of construction and mining industries, rely heavily on an intricate network of pipes for their operation. These...

Maximizing Efficiency in Heavy Machinery: The Comprehensive Guide to Renting vs. Buying Forklifts

RALPH COPE

Feb 223 min read

Maximizing Efficiency in Heavy Machinery: The Comprehensive Guide to Renting vs. Buying Forklifts

In the heavy machinery industry, managing logistics and operations efficiently is crucial. One of the key components in streamlining...

The Lifeblood of Efficiency: Understanding the Crucial Role of Lubricants in Hydraulic Excavator Performance

RALPH COPE

Feb 204 min read

The Lifeblood of Efficiency: Understanding the Crucial Role of Lubricants in Hydraulic Excavator Performance

In the demanding world of construction and mining, hydraulic excavators stand as titans of earth-moving efficiency. Central to their...

In the Market for a new Earthmoving Machine? How to Decide between New and Used

RALPH COPE

Jan 12, 20236 min read

In the Market for a new Earthmoving Machine? How to Decide between New and Used

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

Having Problems Finding New OEM Excavator Parts? We have a solution

RALPH COPE

Jan 12, 20232 min read

Having Problems Finding New OEM Excavator Parts? We have a solution

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

Key Things to Inspect when Buying a Used Excavator

RALPH COPE

Nov 24, 20223 min read

Key Things to Inspect when Buying a Used Excavator

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

In the Market for a Used Excavator? You Need to Follow these FOUR Tips

RALPH COPE

Nov 8, 20224 min read

In the Market for a Used Excavator? You Need to Follow these FOUR Tips

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...

RALPH COPE

Sep 16, 20222 min read

4 Key Mistakes Made by Earthmovers

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...

RALPH COPE

Sep 12, 20223 min read

3 Warning Signs of Ring Gear Problems

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

How to Add Years onto the Life of Your Excavator Final Drive

RALPH COPE

Aug 22, 20223 min read

How to Add Years onto the Life of Your Excavator Final Drive

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

4 Reasons You Should Repair Your Excavator with Used Parts

RALPH COPE

Aug 8, 20222 min read

4 Reasons You Should Repair Your Excavator with Used Parts

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...

RALPH COPE

Jul 25, 20222 min read

FIVE Ways to Reduce Your Diesel Bill

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

RALPH COPE

Jul 18, 20224 min read

A Quick Guide to Excavator Transport

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...