An excavator is a serious investment. Whether you’re in construction, mining, demolition, or scrap metal, your machines are the lifeblood of your business. But as your excavator clocks past 10,000 hours, the cold, hard truth sets in: breakdowns become more frequent, components wear out faster, and repair bills skyrocket. The question is no longer if you’ll have to repair your machine, but rather how much you’ll spend to keep it running.
Many excavator owners make the costliest mistake at this point—dumping obscene amounts of money into brand-new parts. If that sounds like you, read on, because you might be burning money for no reason. In this blog, we’ll prove why fixing an older excavator with new parts is an irrational financial decision, why used OEM parts are the only viable solution, and why Vikfin should be your go-to source.
1. The Financial Reality of New vs. Used Parts
Let’s do the math. The average excavator lifespan is around 12,000 to 15,000 hours if properly maintained. But the value of your machine drops significantly as it approaches and exceeds 10,000 hours.
Take a look at these numbers:
Excavator Age | Market Value (ZAR) |
0 – 2,000 hrs | R2.5M – R3.5M |
2,000 – 5,000 hrs | R1.8M – R2.5M |
5,000 – 10,000 hrs | R900K – R1.8M |
10,000+ hrs | R300K – R900K |
Now, let’s compare the cost of new OEM parts vs. used OEM parts from Vikfin for a 20-ton excavator:
Part | New OEM Cost (ZAR) | Vikfin Used OEM Cost (ZAR) |
Engine | R500,000+ | R250,000 – R350,000 |
Final Drive | R120,000 – R180,000 | R60,000 – R90,000 |
Hydraulic Pump | R250,000+ | R120,000 – R160,000 |
Swing Motor | R130,000 – R160,000 | R65,000 – R85,000 |
Track Chains | R160,000 – R200,000 | R80,000 – R120,000 |
Cab | R220,000+ | R100,000 – R140,000 |
Bottom line? If you go the new parts route, you could easily dump R1M or more into a machine that is only worth R500K to R900K.
That’s financial insanity. Used OEM parts from Vikfin offer the same quality and performance at 50% or less of the cost, keeping your machine running without draining your bank account.
2. Why Used OEM Parts Are the Only Smart Choice
a) New Parts Are Designed for New Machines
Brand-new OEM parts are built with a new excavator in mind. They assume your machine has factory-fresh components, perfectly aligned systems, and zero wear. But on a 10,000-hour excavator, everything has settled, worn in, and changed slightly over time. A new part in an old machine often causes more problems than it solves, leading to:
Fitting issues (tighter tolerances on new parts can create excessive stress)
Premature wear (the old surrounding components don’t mesh well with the new part)
Expensive secondary failures
Used OEM parts from Vikfin, however, come from excavators of similar age and condition, meaning they integrate perfectly with your machine’s existing systems.
b) The Resale Value Factor
Think about this: If you replace major components with brand-new parts, does it increase your resale value?
No. Buyers don’t care. A 10,000-hour excavator is still a 10,000-hour excavator. You could spend R500,000 fixing it, and it won’t add more than 10-15% to its resale price. That’s a bad return on investment.
3. Why Vikfin is Your Best Source for Used OEM Parts
Now that we’ve established that used OEM parts are the only logical choice, let’s talk about where to get them. Not all used parts are created equal. If you want reliability, Vikfin is the best choice in South Africa. Here’s why:
a) Guaranteed OEM Quality
Unlike cheap aftermarket parts that barely last, Vikfin’s used OEM parts come from well-maintained machines and undergo thorough inspection and testing.
b) Lowest Prices Guaranteed
We beat any price in the market. Our goal is to save you money while keeping your machine running.
c) Massive Stock Availability
From Komatsu, Caterpillar, Volvo, Doosan, Hitachi, JCB, and more – we have a huge stock of used OEM parts ready to ship.
d) Zero-Waste, Environmentally Friendly Approach
By buying used OEM parts, you’re recycling high-quality components and reducing environmental impact. Sustainable savings with zero compromises on performance.
4. The Only Logical Path Forward
If your excavator has more than 10,000 hours, investing in new OEM parts is a financial disaster. The numbers don’t lie:
You’ll never recoup the costs.
New parts don’t integrate well into older machines.
Used OEM parts deliver the same performance for half the cost.
The choice is simple. Vikfin’s used OEM parts keep your excavator running, your costs low, and your business profitable.
Ready to Save Money? Contact Vikfin Today!
Give us a call or visit our new workshop to get the best deals on used OEM excavator parts. Your 10,000-hour excavator deserves a smart financial decision.
📞 Call us today: 071 351 9750📍 Visit us: 532 Pretoria Road Benoni🌐 Website: www.vikfin.co.za
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