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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.

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Wheeled vs Tracked Mini Skid Steers for South African Conditions: The Honest Comparison
10 Jun 2026

Wheeled vs Tracked Mini Skid Steers for South African Conditions: The Honest Comparison

Wheeled vs tracked mini skid steers compared honestly for South African conditions — real specs, prices and running costs across MCM's MS range.

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Forklift mast heights compared — 3m, 4.5m and 6m masts on MCM forklifts
01 Jun 2026

Forklift Mast Heights Explained: 3m, 4.5m, 6m — Which Do You Actually Need?

A practical guide to forklift mast height — compare 3m, 4.5m and 6m masts, mast stages, free lift and residual capacity to choose the right forklift for your…

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Forklift fork extensions fitted to forklift forks for handling long loads
05 May 2026

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…

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Daniller Grondwerke running MB Crusher BF80.3 bucket crusher on excavator in South Africa
22 Apr 2026

Daniller Grondwerke: How an MB Crusher Pays for Itself on South African Sites

This MB Crusher testimonial features Daniller Van Zyl of Daniller Grondwerke, who runs a BF80.3 bucket crusher on his excavator — and the numbers speak for…

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How VAT works when buying construction equipment in South Africa
10 Apr 2026

How VAT Works When Buying Construction Equipment in South Africa

MCM Group supplies construction and agricultural equipment across South Africa — and understanding how VAT applies to your purchase can save your business tens…

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MCM R3000 ride-on road roller for compaction work
25 Mar 2026

MCM Ride-On Road Rollers: The Complete Range for South African Contractors

MCM Group offers six ride-on road roller models in South Africa ranging from the compact 700 kg R700 to the heavy-duty 3,000 kg R3000 with Perkins engine…

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