Oilpower

22/04/2026

Contamination is one of the most overlooked causes of equipment failure — and one of the easiest to prevent with the right approach.

14/04/2026

Preventative maintenance in hydraulics and pneumatics isn’t just a technical function. It’s a control decision.
Most system failures don’t happen out of nowhere, they follow patterns.
The problem is, those patterns are often missed.
• What appears to be a sudden hose failure is often contamination that has been circulating for weeks.
• What feels like a pressure issue is often a system imbalance that has been putting strain on components over time.
• What gets written off as normal wear and tear is sometimes the result of incorrect specification or installation from the start.

By the time a breakdown happens, the system has already been giving signals. Most operations just don’t pick them up early enough, and that’s where the real cost sits:
• Unplanned downtime
• Lost production
• Secondary damage
• Disruption to operations

The shift we see in stronger operations is not that they fix faster. It’s that they understand what their systems are telling them.
They focus on:
• Early warning signs
• How components behave under load
• Changes in system performance over time

Because small changes, if ignored, don’t stay small. Preventative maintenance isn’t about ticking boxes; it’s about knowing what to look for and understanding its actual meaning.

The question isn’t: Do you have maintenance in place?
It’s: Are there signals in your system that you’re not seeing yet?
If you’re not sure what your system is telling you, it might be worth taking a closer look.

Take action today, call Oilpower 031 7059831 for obligation free advice.

18/03/2025

31/01/2025

🔥 Split Logs Like a Pro – Heavy-Duty Log Splitter Available 🔥
Looking for serious power? This Heavy-Duty Commercial Log Splitter is built for performance!
✅ 7-second cycle time – fast & efficient
✅ 13HP Torx Motor – reliable, high-performance power
✅ 16-ton splitting force – handles logs up to 500mm diameter
✅ Brand new & ready to work!
💰 R75,000 + VAT (R85,000 incl.)
📍 Available now – perfect start up business !
📞 Call Duncan – 082 784 2933
Oilpower

26/11/2024

Oilpower Log Split 7S. We manufacture commercial grade high speed log splitters for the fire wood industry. Excited with this new colour, what do you think?

18/10/2024

An update on the John Deere 2130. Paint work done and looking green and gorgeous !

17/10/2024

For sale | heavy duty commercial log splitter.
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17/10/2024

Heavy duty commercial log splitter for sale. 7 second cycle, 13HP Torx motor, 500mm dia log capacity, 16 tin. R75,000 plus vat. Delivery one month from order. A fantastic little business for a youngster, a second revenue stream or fun during retirement.. boys and their toys !

17/10/2024

Rotary hay rake tedder for sale. 1.9m diameter with PTO shaft. Only two left. Contact Duncan 0827842933. R28,000 plus vat.

15/10/2024

This 60 year old John deere 2130 was left for dead after it popped a hole through one of the wet liners. All the parts were thrown in a box and unfortunately left out in the elements where the crankshaft rusted pretty badly. We bought the tractor as scrap and rebuilt the engine at Oilpower, believe it or not all the engine spares were available at JD spares in Pinetown, TVH also had a lot of spares in stock, Mckenzie Diesel refurbed the CAV pump and we managed to get the old girl to purr like the day she was originally built.