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Engineered around optimal safety, the DECKHAND® allows precise load handling and placement without the need for a ground crew working in the vicinity of moving pipe, poles or road mats. DECKHAND® is designed to work safely in any weather condition, including wind, mud, snow and ice. The system is a modular design that consists of a main head unit used with a variety of interchangeable arms. The main head mounts to any brand of excavator. The excavator’s auxiliary hydraulics then safely and efficiently power the DECKHAND® system. The interchangeable arms are used to pick up pipe, poles, casings or road mats and securely lift, lower, rotate, and tilt the load under the total control of the operator. Arms can grip securely from an offcenter position, allowing maximum control in areas with tight accessibility.

The TONGHAND® is engineered to be the HDD industry’s ultimate exit-side tool. It allows drill rods to be torqued and un-torqued with precision by a single operator from the comfort and safety of the excavator cab. TONGHAND® eliminates the use of back-breaking wrenches and removes personnel from working in danger zones. The tool mounts to any brand of excavator. The excavator’s auxiliary hydraulics safely and efficiently power the TONGHAND® system. The TONGHAND®’s telescoping roller arms are used to pick up drill rod and securely lift, tilt, shift, rotate and precisely position a single rod or drill string under the total control of the operator. The patented TongVise™ easily makes and breaks joints with guaranteed precision. Whether working with drill rod, subs, reamers or other tooling, the TONGHAND® saves you time and money, while improving job-site safety.

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