RALPH COPEOct 31, 20207 min readCalculating the Total Costs of Owning and Operating MachineryBefore making any decisions on owning/renting/hiring heavy machinery, you need to understand the costs. In this blog, we are going to...
RALPH COPEOct 30, 20203 min readA Look into the Machines of the FutureWe are living in an age of technology and innovation. The trend is being driven by Silicon Valley which is shaping the future of mobility...
RALPH COPEOct 30, 20203 min read7 Benefits of Plant HireIf heavy machinery is an important part of your business, you are faced with the choice of either buying, entering into a long-term...
RALPH COPEOct 29, 20203 min readA Guide to Earthmoving EquipmentYou would be hard-pressed to find a more powerful image than moving the earth. If you Google the words “earth moving” you will find...
RALPH COPEOct 28, 20205 min readA Beginner's Guide to ExcavatorsVikfin is a specialist in excavators and used excavator spares. This is a simple primer on the basic things you need to understand about...
RALPH COPEOct 28, 20203 min read7 Factors to Consider when Buying a Used ExcavatorAt Vikfin, we are specialists in excavators. If you are in the market for a second-hand excavator, we have prepared a quick checklist of...
RALPH COPEOct 27, 20203 min readShort Guide to Buying Used Heavy MachineryLet's assume that you are in the market for a used machine. In the same way that there are lots of lemons out there that will leave you...
RALPH COPEOct 27, 20205 min read10 Things to Look for When Buying a Used MachineHere are ten things you need to look out for when buying used heavy equipment (source: https://thompsontractor.com/about/resources-(1)/us...
RALPH COPEOct 27, 20202 min readUnderstanding Vikfin's Rent-to-Own Heavy Equipment FinanceVikfin’s rent-to-own equipment finance is perfectly suited for small to medium-sized growing businesses because it offers three major...
RALPH COPEOct 25, 20204 min readOutlook for the South African Construction, Agriculture and Mining SectorsVikfin operates predominantly in the construction, agriculture and mining sectors. We therefore pay close attention to factors that...
RALPH COPEOct 19, 20204 min readNew versus Used Heavy Equipment – Make Sure You Have all the Facts before Pulling the TriggerEach 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...