MCM Blog & Buyer Guides
MCM's blog delivers practical insights, equipment guides, customer success stories, industry news, and expert advice to help African construction, agricultural, mining, and material-handling businesses choose and operate machinery more efficiently and cost-effectively.
101 articles

New Carter CT60 Excavator Delivered – Ready for South Africa! 🇿🇦
A new Carter CT60 excavator has been delivered and is ready for action. MCM Group has once again proven why we are a trusted name in construction machinery…
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MCM’s Partnership with MB Crusher to Revolutionize On-Site Crushing in South Africa
MCM Group Announces Strategic Partnership with MB Crusher to Revolutionize On-Site Crushing in Southern Africa In a significant move set to transform the…
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Another ACE Phantom on the Move – Delivered to a Valued Repeat Client in Krugersdorp
The ACE Phantom TLB is one of the most popular machines in the MCM Group range, available from branches in Cape Town, George, Gauteng, and Bloemfontein. MCM is…
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MCM Expands National Footprint with New Branch in Bloemfontein
MCM Bloemfontein is your trusted partner for construction and farming equipment in the Free State. MCM strengthens its presence in the Free State with…
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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…
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MCM Showcases Cutting-Edge Equipment at Bieliemielie Fees 2025
MCM was proud to be part of this year’s Bieliemielie Fees 2025 in Reitz, Free State, where we brought an impressive lineup of agricultural and construction…
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Xinchai Engines: A Dive into Performance, Durability, and Growing Popularity
Over the past eight years, MCM has proudly integrated Xinchai engines into a select range of our machinery, consistently witnessing their performance and…
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MCM 37X-S Base Model TLB Delivered for Major Housing Development in Paarl
The MCM 37X TLB has been delivered for a major housing project in Paarl. At MCM, we take great pride in delivering high-quality, reliable and affordable…
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Financing Heavy Equipment in South Africa: Exploring Your Options
Quick answer Financing heavy equipment is a way of buying a machine that is designed to spread its cost over time, so a business provides a deposit and repays…
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MCM Gears Up for Its First-Ever Appearance at AmberMacs 2025 Expo
MCM is thrilled to announce its participation in the AmberMacs 2025 Expo, marking the first time we will be showcasing our industry-leading construction and…
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Understanding the 50:30:20 Wear & Tear SARS Tax Allowance Scheme
Quick answer The 50:30:20 wear-and-tear allowance is a SARS write-off method that is designed to let a business deduct the cost of qualifying plant and…
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Unveiling the Power of MCM’s Compaction Range: A Closer Look at Our Rollers
Quick answer A compaction roller is a machine that is designed to compress soil, gravel and asphalt into a dense, stable layer using a heavy, often vibrating…
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