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