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RALPH COPE

Mar 20, 20223 min read

The Dozer: A Quick Guide

The power of the bulldozer is derived from its large blade in the front for pushing, and the ripper at the back for tearing stuff apart....

Understanding the Component Parts of a Dozer

RALPH COPE

Mar 17, 20223 min read

Understanding the Component Parts of a Dozer

The dozer is a strikingly beautiful piece of heavy equipment. The first thing you notice is the long, vertical steel blade in the front...

9 Things to Look for when Buying a Used Excavator

RALPH COPE

Feb 22, 20223 min read

9 Things to Look for when Buying a Used Excavator

Buying a used excavator has numerous advantages over a new machine – they are cheaper, you avoid the initial depreciation knock,...

New or Used Excavator - What is Best for You?

RALPH COPE

Feb 12, 20223 min read

New or Used Excavator - What is Best for You?

As earthmoving equipment approaches the end of its productive life, maintenance costs start to accelerate exponentially. Final drives...

Saving Time and Money with Hydraulic Quick Couplers

RALPH COPE

Jan 26, 20222 min read

Saving Time and Money with Hydraulic Quick Couplers

If you need to make frequent attachment changes to your excavator, and you are tired of having to manually drive out and insert the...

RALPH COPE

Jan 23, 20222 min read

The World's Biggest Excavator

The Liebherr R9800, one the world’s biggest backhoe excavator, is an absolute beast. Weighing in at 800 tons it boasts an insane loading...

RALPH COPE

Jan 23, 20222 min read

SEVEN Common Excavator Jobs

Excavators are highly versatile and efficient machines. Here are the SEVEN most common tasks of these beautiful pieces of heavy...

RALPH COPE

Jan 21, 20222 min read

4 Reasons Every Farm Needs an Excavator

Every farm should have at least one excavator. Here are four ways that modern farmers are using excavators. 1. Land Clearing In the...

How to Maintain Your Excavator Final Drives

RALPH COPE

Jan 17, 20222 min read

How to Maintain Your Excavator Final Drives

You final drives are the most expensive component of your excavator undercarriage so you want to look after it. In this blog, we will...

RALPH COPE

Jan 12, 20222 min read

Steel versus Rubber Excavator Tracks

Steel is tough and durable, but it is also heavy. It helps to lower the center of gravity when a machine is operating on rough...

FOUR Reasons to Repair Your Excavator with Used Parts in 2022

RALPH COPE

Jan 9, 20222 min read

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...

How to Choose the Right Excavator Bucket

RALPH COPE

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...

How to Inspect the Undercarriage Before Buying a 2nd Hand Excavator

RALPH COPE

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...

RALPH COPE

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...

RALPH COPE

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...

Head to Head: TLB versus Excavator - a Quick Guide on How to Choose

RALPH COPE

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...

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...