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RALPH COPE

Sep 16, 20222 min read

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...

RALPH COPE

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...

How to Add Years onto the Life of Your Excavator Final Drive

RALPH COPE

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...

4 Reasons You Should Repair Your Excavator with Used Parts

RALPH COPE

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...

RALPH COPE

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...

RALPH COPE

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...

New versus Used Earthmoving Equipment - what is better for you?

RALPH COPE

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...

5 Excavator Maintenance Tips You need to Know

RALPH COPE

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...

4 Ways to Maintain Your Excavator Track Adjuster

RALPH COPE

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...

To Hire or Purchase Earthmoving Equipment. What is Best for You?

RALPH COPE

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...

Outlook for Construction Equipment Market

RALPH COPE

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...

RALPH COPE

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...

RALPH COPE

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...

Why is it so difficult to find NEW OEM Excavator Parts? And What is the Alternative?

RALPH COPE

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....

RALPH COPE

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...

Aftermarket or OEM Parts for Your Earthmoving Machine – What is Best?

RALPH COPE

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...

Why 2022 could be the Best Time to Repair Your Earthmoving Machinery with Used Parts

RALPH COPE

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....

A Quick Look into the Versatile World of the Tractor Loader Backhoe (TLB)

RALPH COPE

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...

Thinking about buying a Used Excavator? Here are FOUR Things to Look for....

RALPH COPE

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...

Fuel Prices are at Record Highs - Here are 5 Ways to Reduce Your Fuel Bill

RALPH COPE

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...