#HeavyMachinery 12/15

New versus Used Earthmoving Equipment - what is better for you?

RALPH COPE

Jul 15, 20224 min read

New versus Used Earthmoving Equipment - what is better for you?

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...

5 Excavator Maintenance Tips You need to Know

RALPH COPE

Jul 12, 20221 min read

5 Excavator Maintenance Tips You need to Know

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

4 Ways to Maintain Your Excavator Track Adjuster

RALPH COPE

Jul 4, 20222 min read

4 Ways to Maintain Your Excavator Track Adjuster

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

To Hire or Purchase Earthmoving Equipment. What is Best for You?

RALPH COPE

Jun 22, 20222 min read

To Hire or Purchase Earthmoving Equipment. What is Best for You?

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...

Outlook for Construction Equipment Market

RALPH COPE

Jun 2, 20222 min read

Outlook for Construction Equipment Market

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

RALPH COPE

May 21, 20222 min read

What Size Dozer Do You Need?

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

RALPH COPE

May 20, 20221 min read

A Look at the Perkins 1104C-44T Engine

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...

Why is it so difficult to find NEW OEM Excavator Parts? And What is the Alternative?

RALPH COPE

May 10, 20222 min read

Why is it so difficult to find NEW OEM Excavator Parts? And What is the Alternative?

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

RALPH COPE

May 8, 20222 min read

Are Sany Excavators Any Good?

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

Aftermarket or OEM Parts for Your Earthmoving Machine – What is Best?

RALPH COPE

May 7, 20222 min read

Aftermarket or OEM Parts for Your Earthmoving Machine – What is Best?

Regardless of how you look after your machine, at some point parts will need to be replaced and you will be faced with the question: OEM...

Why 2022 could be the Best Time to Repair Your Earthmoving Machinery with Used Parts

RALPH COPE

May 4, 20222 min read

Why 2022 could be the Best Time to Repair Your Earthmoving Machinery with Used Parts

The global supply chain is a mess. A quicker than expected recovery from COVID 19 has led to the challenge of demand outstripping supply....

A Quick Look into the Versatile World of the Tractor Loader Backhoe (TLB)

RALPH COPE

May 2, 20222 min read

A Quick Look into the Versatile World of the Tractor Loader Backhoe (TLB)

TLBs are arguably the most versatile earthmoving machines on the planet; powerful enough to get the job done, but smaller than their...

Thinking about buying a Used Excavator? Here are FOUR Things to Look for....

RALPH COPE

Apr 27, 20223 min read

Thinking about buying a Used Excavator? Here are FOUR Things to Look for....

Excavators are big-ticket assets, so you want to do your homework before cutting that check. Here are four things you need to inspect. #1...

Fuel Prices are at Record Highs - Here are 5 Ways to Reduce Your Fuel Bill

RALPH COPE

Apr 18, 20222 min read

Fuel Prices are at Record Highs - Here are 5 Ways to Reduce Your Fuel Bill

Oil prices have gone through the roof in the past 2 years. When COVID hit, oil plummeted to $20 per barrel. Since then, and thanks...

RALPH COPE

Mar 20, 20223 min read

The Dozer: A Quick Guide

The power of the bulldozer is derived from its large blade in the front for pushing, and the ripper at the back for tearing stuff apart....

Understanding the Component Parts of a Dozer

RALPH COPE

Mar 17, 20223 min read

Understanding the Component Parts of a Dozer

The dozer is a strikingly beautiful piece of heavy equipment. The first thing you notice is the long, vertical steel blade in the front...

9 Things to Look for when Buying a Used Excavator

RALPH COPE

Feb 22, 20223 min read

9 Things to Look for 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,...

New or Used Excavator - What is Best for You?

RALPH COPE

Feb 12, 20223 min read

New or Used Excavator - What is Best for You?

As earthmoving equipment approaches the end of its productive life, maintenance costs start to accelerate exponentially. Final drives...

Saving Time and Money with Hydraulic Quick Couplers

RALPH COPE

Jan 26, 20222 min read

Saving Time and Money with Hydraulic Quick Couplers

If you need to make frequent attachment changes to your excavator, and you are tired of having to manually drive out and insert the...

RALPH COPE

Jan 23, 20222 min read

The World's Biggest Excavator

The Liebherr R9800, one the world’s biggest backhoe excavator, is an absolute beast. Weighing in at 800 tons it boasts an insane loading...