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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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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Elevate Your Efficiency with the MCM 27X Compact TLB: A Game-Changer
Quick answer The MCM 27X is a compact TLB that is designed to bring full backhoe and loader work to small and medium sites at a fraction of the running cost of…
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The Importance of Preventative Maintenance in Maximizing Equipment Efficiency – by the MCM Group
Quick answer Preventative maintenance is a planned schedule of checks and services that is designed to catch wear before it causes a breakdown, which provides…
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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…
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A Comprehensive Approach to Managing Material Handling Costs in South Africa
This forklift guide will help you choose the right material handling solution for your business. As economic conditions in South Africa continue to tighten…
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