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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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....
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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...
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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...
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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....
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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...
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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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