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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...
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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...
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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...
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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....
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Jan 23, 20222 min read
SEVEN Common Excavator Jobs
Excavators are highly versatile and efficient machines. Here are the SEVEN most common tasks of these beautiful pieces of heavy...
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Jan 21, 20222 min read
4 Reasons Every Farm Needs an Excavator
Every farm should have at least one excavator. Here are four ways that modern farmers are using excavators. 1. Land Clearing In the...
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Jan 17, 20222 min read
How to Maintain Your Excavator Final Drives
You final drives are the most expensive component of your excavator undercarriage so you want to look after it. In this blog, we will...
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Jan 12, 20222 min read
Steel versus Rubber Excavator Tracks
Steel is tough and durable, but it is also heavy. It helps to lower the center of gravity when a machine is operating on rough...
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Jan 9, 20222 min read
FOUR Reasons to Repair Your Excavator with Used Parts in 2022
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted global supply chains. Ports in South Africa are congested and this is leading to delays of at least 5...
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Jan 7, 20223 min read
How to Choose the Right Excavator Bucket
Vikfin is one of the leading suppliers of used parts for 20 and 30-ton excavators in South Africa. We have general purpose buckets and...
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Dec 6, 20213 min read
How to Inspect the Undercarriage Before Buying a 2nd Hand Excavator
Vikfin specializes in tthe sale of used excavator parts. We buy up 20- and 30-ton machines, then strip them down and sell the component...
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Nov 3, 20214 min read
FOUR Tips to Buying Used Excavators
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...
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Sep 22, 20213 min read
5 Mistakes Earthmoving Businesses Make
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...
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Sep 8, 20213 min read
Head to Head: TLB versus Excavator - a Quick Guide on How to Choose
Tractor Loader Backhoe’s (TLBs) and excavators are both monsters in the earthmoving industry. Although there are many similarities...
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Aug 28, 20212 min read
5 Ways to Extend the Life of Your Excavator Undercarriage
In our parts business (https://www.vikfin.co.za/used-equipment-parts), the quickest moving items are undercarriage components. This is...
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