Equipment Finance South Africa: First-Time Buyer’s Guide
Buying your first piece of heavy equipment is a big step, and equipment finance South Africa is the bridge that gets the machine on site for most first-time buyers. The process is well-trodden but full of small details that trip up new applicants: the wrong documents, the wrong deposit, the wrong lender for the asset. […]
Cherry Picker Service & Compliance Guide for South Africa
A well-serviced cherry picker earns its keep. A poorly-serviced one is a liability — to the operator, to the people working below, and to the owner who signed the safety file. In South Africa, regular cherry picker service isn’t just good practice; it’s a legal requirement under the Occupational Health and Safety Act and its […]
MB Sorting Grapples: Which MB-G Fits Your Excavator?
In practice, MB sorting grapples turn an excavator from a digger into a precision pick-and-place machine. Choose the right model and you’ll move logs, rocks, scrap, and demolition debris with the same control a skilled operator gets from a backhoe bucket — only faster and cleaner. Choose the wrong one and you either overload a […]
TLB, Skidsteer, Mini Excavator: Which for Your Farm?
If you’ve outgrown a tractor’s loader but a full-frame loader is overkill, the choice usually comes down to a TLB, skidsteer, mini excavator, or some combination of the three. Each handles a different mix of loading, digging, lifting, and yard work. In addition, each carries a very different price tag and running cost in South […]
Forklift Fork Extensions South Africa: Buying Guide
Forklift fork extensions are slip-on steel sleeves that extend the reach of a forklift’s standard forks. They let you handle longer or deeper loads without buying a bigger machine. For South African operators moving timber, panels, pipework, irrigation tube, or oversized pallets, a good set of forklift fork extensions is one of the cheapest productivity […]
MCM Cape Town is Moving to a New Premises!
Written by the MCM Marketing Team Published: 13 March 2025 The MCM Marketing Team works closely with MCM Group’s sales, parts and service teams to develop practical equipment ownership guides for South African contractors and farmers. Our content combines direct on-site experience with industry research to help readers make better buying decisions. MCM Cape Town: […]
MCM’s Wide Range of Backhoe Loader Tractor TLBs for Sale: Unleash the Power of Versatility
The MCM backhoe loader range offers seven models for every application. At MCM South Africa, we pride ourselves on providing top-quality construction and agricultural equipment tailored to the diverse needs of our clients. Among our extensive offerings, our range of TLBs (Tractor-Loader-Backhoes) stands out as a cornerstone for efficiency, reliability, and versatility. If you’re looking […]
Equipment Pre-Start Checklist – Vital Practice
A pre-start checklist is essential before operating any heavy machinery. IMPROVE ROI AND EXTEND EQUIPMENT LIFE WITH ONGOING MAINTENANCE PROCESSES Heavy Machinery is the most expensive construction & agricultural equipment you own. It’s also the costliest to repair or replace. This guide will show you how to save money and extend the life cycle of […]
MCM Group Shines at Record-Breaking NAMPO Cape 2024
NAMPO Cape 2024, held from September 11-14 in Bredasdorp, Western Cape, was a resounding success for MCM Group and the agricultural community at large. With a record-breaking attendance of 45,894 visitors over the four days, this year’s event solidified its position as the premier agricultural expo in the Western Cape, growing even more compared to […]
MCM Group Makes a Strong Debut at the 2024 KragDag Expo
This year, MCM Group proudly attended the KragDag 2024 Expo for the first time, and what a remarkable debut it was! Hosted at expansive grounds just outside of Rayton in Gauteng, the KragDag Expo is known for its focus on sustainable living, renewables, innovation, and self-reliance. It draws thousands of visitors from across South Africa, […]