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5 Ways to Extend the Life of Your Excavator Undercarriage

RALPH COPE

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...

Understanding the Component Parts of a Steel Track Excavator

RALPH COPE

Aug 24, 20213 min read

Understanding the Component Parts of a Steel Track Excavator

The hydraulic excavator is a marvel of modern machinery. They can perform spectacular operations of excavation, extraction, unloading, to...

How to Extend the Life of Your Excavator Ring Gear

RALPH COPE

Aug 19, 20213 min read

How to Extend the Life of Your Excavator Ring Gear

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 Extend the Life of Your Excavator Final Drives

RALPH COPE

Aug 16, 20214 min read

How to Extend the Life of Your Excavator Final Drives

The final drive is the most expensive undercarriage part on your excavator which means you need to look after them. In this blog we will...

Managing the Risk of Excavator Operation

RALPH COPE

Jul 27, 20214 min read

Managing the Risk of Excavator Operation

The operation of any heavy equipment is associated with risk and danger. Not only should operators of excavators be mindful of potential...

Five Tips to Determine the Value of a Used Excavator

RALPH COPE

Jun 24, 20212 min read

Five Tips to Determine the Value of a Used Excavator

If you are in the market for a used machine, here are five tips to ensure that you get the most bang for your bucks and don’t find...

Six Innovations Impacting the Future of Construction Equipment

RALPH COPE

Jun 24, 20212 min read

Six Innovations Impacting the Future of Construction Equipment

Innovation is everywhere and the construction industry is not isolated from the developments that are coming out of Silicon Valley. In...

6 Things to Consider Before Adding Larger Earthmoving Equipment to Your Fleet

RALPH COPE

Jun 18, 20215 min read

6 Things to Consider Before Adding Larger Earthmoving Equipment to Your Fleet

We come across numerous clients that have a fleet of 20-ton excavators. These machines have been the focal point of their work. They...

Introducing the Komatsu PC210-10 in South Africa

RALPH COPE

Jun 15, 20213 min read

Introducing the Komatsu PC210-10 in South Africa

The Komatsu PC210-10M0 hydraulic excavator made its local debut when the first unit lands on South African soil at the end of March. The...

Mini Excavator versus Skid Steer - Which Machine is Better?

RALPH COPE

Jun 11, 20213 min read

Mini Excavator versus Skid Steer - Which Machine is Better?

The global trend in construction sites is that they are becoming smaller. As urban areas get more build-up we are seeing a trend towards...

SIX Things to Look for when Buying a Used Excavator

RALPH COPE

May 26, 20215 min read

SIX Things to Look for when Buying a Used Excavator

A used excavator can either be a money pit or a gold mine. It can either do a great job of extracting cash out of your pocket or be an...

How to Safely Load and Transport Heavy Equipment

RALPH COPE

May 20, 20215 min read

How to Safely Load and Transport Heavy Equipment

Moving some of the largest machinery on the planet is not easy. For this simple reason, you want to do whatever you can to make it as...

RALPH COPE

May 10, 20213 min read

8 FAQs on Excavator Maintenance

Question 1: What is the most common cause of final drive failure? Answer 1: There are numerous causes. One relates to water. If a...

Minimising Your BIGGEST Cost of Running an Excavator

RALPH COPE

Apr 29, 20213 min read

Minimising Your BIGGEST Cost of Running an Excavator

When it comes to running an excavator, there is one maintenance cost that accounts for half of your total lifetime cost. It is up there...

How to Extend the Life of Your Excavator Undercarriage

RALPH COPE

Apr 28, 20212 min read

How to Extend the Life of Your Excavator Undercarriage

Undercarriage wear is a very expensive part of ongoing excavator maintenance. In this blog, we will cover 6 simple tips that will help...

5 Things You Need to Inspect When Buying a Used Excavator

RALPH COPE

Apr 22, 20213 min read

5 Things You Need to Inspect When Buying a Used Excavator

Used excavators are pricey and represent a large capital outlay. Here are five things you need to look at before pulling the trigger. #1...

6 Signs that the South African Economy is Moving Faster than Expected Lead by the Mining Sector

RALPH COPE

Apr 15, 20213 min read

6 Signs that the South African Economy is Moving Faster than Expected Lead by the Mining Sector

It is easy to get locked into the downward spiral of negative news in South Africa but here are a few signs to indicate that important...

Outlook for the South African Construction Industry

RALPH COPE

Apr 14, 20214 min read

Outlook for the South African Construction Industry

The construction sector was the worst-performing sector in 2020 contracting 20.3%. Statistics SA data shows that the civil industry...

Is Operating Heavy Equipment the Career for You?

RALPH COPE

Apr 7, 20213 min read

Is Operating Heavy Equipment the Career for You?

There is high demand for heavy equipment operators in South Africa and throughout the world. A quick Google search indicated that on...

Track versus Wheel Excavators - which is Best?

RALPH COPE

Apr 6, 20212 min read

Track versus Wheel Excavators - which is Best?

In this blog, we are going to throw two heavyweights into the ring and let them slug it out to see which machine is best. In the...