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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Mar 26, 20213 min read
4 Ways to Lower Operating Costs in Earthmoving
There is one business maxim that is pretty much universal: the more you spend, the less you make. Many businesses focus on chasing...
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Feb 8, 20212 min read
Keys to the Safe Operation of Heavy Machinery
When you operate and work around heavy machinery, you are well-advised to have a healthy respect for these monsters. Whether you are...
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Feb 4, 20213 min read
The Seven Different Types of Excavators
Excavators are large, often yellow, earthmovers that stand out in the crows on account of their buckets, booms, swiveling cabs, and...
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Jan 28, 20212 min read
4 Reasons You Should Repair Your Machinery With Used Parts
Replacing heavy equipment components can be tough on the wallet, especially when it comes to brand new equipment. However, like cars,...
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Jan 14, 20213 min read
TLB vs. Excavator: Which Machine Is Best for Your Project?
Some people have difficulty differentiating between a TLB and an excavator. To start off, let's explain the differences. What Is a TLB?...
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Jan 8, 20212 min read
4 Ways to Extend the Life of Your Heavy Machinery
Any investment in heavy machinery represents an important capital outlay. In order for this machinery to continue being a productive...
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Nov 18, 20202 min read
Quick Guide to Transporting Heavy Machinery and Parts
The transport of heavy equipment is a complicated exercise that requires close attention to the safety of the machinery and the people...
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Nov 17, 20202 min read
How To Stay Safe when Operating Heavy Equipment
Any site on which heavy equipment is stored or operated is inherently dangerous on account of the pure size and weight of the equipment....
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Nov 9, 20202 min read
Understanding the Tax Implications on Operating Leases in South Africa
The objective of this blog is to understand the difference between input and output VAT on operating leases in South Africa, and the tax...
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