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Designed for mainline pipeline work, the DECKHAND® L provides a secure grip and precise load placement even in challenging weather or terrain. It uses a modular head with interchangeable arms to handle large diameter pipe, poles, or mats safely from the cab. The DECKHAND system is a modular design that consists of a main head unit that works in tandem with interchangeable arm attachments. The head unit mounts to any brand of excavator; the excavator’s auxiliary hydraulics then safely and efficiently power the system. 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 inside the excavator cab. DECKHAND Arms: • Pipe Arm - Handles pipe on and off trailers, rail cars, or pipe racks without disturbing adjacent pipe. Does not damage coatings. Available in individual pipe diameter sizes, in addition to an interchangeable style for small diameters and flexible materials. • Utility Arm - Handles pipe, poles, I-beams, and casings in all weather conditions. Fast and efficient in vertical applications such as utility pole installation. • Mat Arm - Designed to handle and position wood or composite road or swamp mats using interchangeable tines to adjust to different mat widths. • Roller Arm - Handles utility poles and pipe with the ability to rotate material in place for precise alignment during installation.

The largest member of the DECKHAND® family, offering robust performance for the most demanding pipeline, mining, and large-infrastructure projects. Its modular system and interchangeable arms let operators safely control massive loads with tilt, shift, and rotation functions. The DECKHAND system is a modular design that consists of a main head unit that works in tandem with interchangeable arm attachments. The head unit mounts to any brand of excavator; the excavator’s auxiliary hydraulics then safely and efficiently power the system. 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 inside the excavator cab. DECKHAND Arms: • Pipe Arm - Handles pipe on and off trailers, rail cars, or pipe racks without disturbing adjacent pipe. Does not damage coatings. Available in individual pipe diameter sizes, in addition to an interchangeable style for small diameters and flexible materials. • Utility Arm - Handles pipe, poles, I-beams, and casings in all weather conditions. Fast and efficient in vertical applications such as utility pole installation. • Roller Arm - Handles utility poles and pipe with the ability to rotate material in place for precise alignment during installation.

A powerful DECKHAND® model that delivers enhanced lifting capacity and flexibility in both horizontal and vertical applications. It handles heavier or specialized material handling tasks while maintaining the core safety and control features operators expect. The DECKHAND system is a modular design that consists of a main head unit that works in tandem with interchangeable arm attachments. The head unit mounts to any brand of excavator; the excavator’s auxiliary hydraulics then safely and efficiently power the system. 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 inside the excavator cab. DECKHAND Arms: • Pipe Arm - Handles pipe on and off trailers, rail cars, or pipe racks without disturbing adjacent pipe. Does not damage coatings. Available in individual pipe diameter sizes, in addition to an interchangeable style for small diameters and flexible materials. • Utility Arm - Handles pipe, poles, I-beams, and casings in all weather conditions. Fast and efficient in vertical applications such as utility pole installation. • Mat Arm - Designed to handle and position wood or composite road or swamp mats using interchangeable tines to adjust to different mat widths. • Directional Drilling Arm - Handles drill rod or uncoated pipe on and off trailers, rail cards, or pipe racks without disturbing adjacent pipe. • Roller Arm - Handles utility poles and pipe with the ability to rotate material in place for precise alignment during installation.

The DECKHAND® S is a small, versatile excavator attachment engineered for safe, precise load handling across job sites. It mounts to most excavator brands (including wheeled excavators) and uses auxiliary hydraulics to lift, rotate, tilt, and place pipe, poles, casings, or mats, all from inside the cab—reducing on-ground risk and boosting productivity. Ideal where mobility or tight space access is required. The DECKHAND system is a modular design that consists of a main head unit that works in tandem with interchangeable arm attachments. The head unit mounts to any brand of excavator; the excavator’s auxiliary hydraulics then safely and efficiently power the system. 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 inside the excavator cab. DECKHAND Arms: • Pipe Arm - Handles pipe on and off trailers, rail cars, or pipe racks without disturbing adjacent pipe. Does not damage coatings. Available in individual pipe diameter sizes, in addition to an interchangeable style for small diameters and flexible materials. • Utility Arm - Handles pipe, poles, I-beams, and casings in all weather conditions. Fast and efficient in vertical applications such as utility pole installation. • Mat Arm - Designed to handle and position wood or composite road or swamp mats using interchangeable tines to adjust to different mat widths. • Directional Drilling Arm - Handles drill rod or uncoated pipe on and off trailers, rail cards, or pipe racks without disturbing adjacent pipe. • Roller Arm - Handles utility poles and pipe with the ability to rotate material in place for precise alignment during installation.

Purpose-built for horizontal directional drilling (HDD) and utility work, the DECKHAND® LT combines safety and cost efficiency for handling drill rod, pipe, and tooling. The DECKHAND system is a modular design that consists of a main head unit that works in tandem with interchangeable arm attachments. The head unit mounts to any brand of excavator; the excavator’s auxiliary hydraulics then safely and efficiently power the system. 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 inside the excavator cab. DECKHAND Arms: • Utility Arm - Handles pipe, poles, I-beams, and casings in all weather conditions. Fast and efficient in vertical applications such as utility pole installation. • Directional Drilling Arm - Handles drill rod or uncoated pipe on and off trailers, rail cards, or pipe racks without disturbing adjacent pipe.

The TONGHAND® is a hydraulic excavator attachment that serves as the horizontal directional drilling (HDD) industry’s exit-side wrench and rod handler. It enables precision make/break of threaded drill rod, reamers, and pipe joints directly from the cab, eliminating unsafe torquing methods, removing personnel from working in danger zones, and boosting jobsite efficiency. TONGHAND allows drill rod to be torqued and un-torqued with precision by a single operator from the comfort and safety of the excavator cab. The patented TongVise™ easily makes and breaks joints with guaranteed precision, delivering up to 120,000 ft-lbs of torque directly at the connection site. Telescoping roller arms are used to pick up drill rod (from 5-9 inches OD) and securely lift, tilt, shift, rotate and precisely position a single rod or drill string under the total control of the operator. Gull-wing arms instantly move out of the way for reamer and tooling swaps. TONGHAND works with reamers (up to 60 inches), adapter subs, and drill pipe connections from 6.5-10 inches OD, and can handle drill strings up to 10 joints in length. It mounts to any brand of excavator, the excavator’s auxiliary hydraulics safely and efficiently power the TONGHAND.

The TONGHAND®XS is a hydraulic excavator attachment that serves as the horizontal directional drilling (HDD) industry’s exit-side wrench and rod handler. It enables precision make/break of threaded drill rod, reamers, and pipe joints directly from the cab, eliminating unsafe torquing methods, removing personnel from working in danger zones, and boosting jobsite efficiency. Suitable for mini drill rig connection sizes. TONGHAND XS allows drill rod to be torqued and un-torqued with precision by a single operator from the comfort and safety of the excavator cab. The patented TongVise™ easily makes and breaks joints with guaranteed precision, delivering up to 30,000 ft-lbs of torque directly at the connection site. Telescoping roller arms are used to pick up drill rod (from 2.38-4.5 inches OD) and securely lift, tilt, shift, rotate and precisely position a single rod or drill string under the total control of the operator. Gull-wing arms instantly move out of the way for reamer and tooling swaps. TONGHAND XS works with reamers, adapter subs, and drill pipe connections from 2.38-4.38 inches OD. Mounting to any brand of excavator, the excavator’s auxiliary hydraulics safely and efficiently power the TONGHAND XS.

The TONGHAND®S is a hydraulic excavator attachment that serves as the horizontal directional drilling (HDD) industry’s exit-side wrench and rod handler. It enables precision make/break of threaded drill rod, reamers, and pipe joints directly from the cab, eliminating unsafe torquing methods, removing personnel from working in danger zones, and boosting jobsite efficiency. Suitable for the upper end of mini drill rig connection sizes, and the lower end of maxi drill rig connection sizes. TONGHAND S allows drill rod to be torqued and un-torqued with precision by a single operator from the comfort and safety of the excavator cab. The patented TongVise™ easily makes and breaks joints with guaranteed precision, delivering up to 70,000 ft-lbs of torque directly at the connection site. Telescoping roller arms are used to pick up drill rod (from 3.25-5 inches OD) and securely lift, tilt, shift, rotate and precisely position a single rod or drill string under the total control of the operator. Gull-wing arms instantly move out of the way for reamer and tooling swaps. TONGHAND S works with reamers, adapter subs, and drill pipe connections from 4.13-6.75 inches OD (up to 8 inches OD with reduced torque ability). Mounting to any brand of excavator, the excavator’s auxiliary hydraulics safely and efficiently power the TONGHAND S.

The flagship modular pipe handling attachment designed to grip, lift, rotate, and position pipe, poles, drill rod, and other materials directly from the excavator cab. Engineered to eliminate slings and taglines, this tool dramatically improves safety and control on pipeline, HDD, and utility jobsites. The DECKHAND system is a modular design that consists of a main head unit that works in tandem with interchangeable arm attachments. The head unit mounts to any brand of excavator; the excavator’s auxiliary hydraulics then safely and efficiently power the system. 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 inside the excavator cab. DECKHAND Arms: • Pipe Arm - Handles pipe on and off trailers, rail cars, or pipe racks without disturbing adjacent pipe. Does not damage coatings. Available in individual pipe diameter sizes, in addition to an interchangeable style for small diameters and flexible materials. • Utility Arm - Handles pipe, poles, I-beams, and casings in all weather conditions. Fast and efficient in vertical applications such as utility pole installation. • Mat Arm - Designed to handle and position wood or composite road or swamp mats using interchangeable tines to adjust to different mat widths. • Directional Drilling Arm - Handles drill rod or uncoated pipe on and off trailers, rail cards, or pipe racks without disturbing adjacent pipe. • Roller Arm - Handles utility poles and pipe with the ability to rotate material in place for precise alignment during installation.

The SETTANTA Pipeliner is a specialized excavator platform developed in collaboration with LaValley Industries, integrating the DECKHAND® pipe handling system for full-service pipeline operations. With a liftable cab, variable-width undercarriage, and modular arms, it offers superior maneuverability and control over pipe handling tasks across rail, truck, and yard loading contexts. Built on a compact 33-ton platform that delivers lifting performance comparable to a 45-ton machine, the SETTANTA Pipeliner integrates the DECKHAND system into a modular boom and stick architecture designed for pipeline construction environments. At its core is Laurini’s Hydraulic Quick Coupling System (HQCS), enabling fully automatic electronic and hydraulic connection of interchangeable front-end configurations directly from the cab. The Pipeliner configuration features a modular quick coupler optimized for DECKHAND integration, providing precise 360° load control, enhanced safety, and improved productivity during pipe yard operations, loading and unloading of trucks and railcars, and right-of-way handling. Key performance features include: • Hydraulic variable-width undercarriage that expands from a 2.5 m transport width to 3.7 m in operation for stability without special transport permits • Hydraulically elevated cab rising up to 5 ft for superior visibility • Compact chassis delivering up to 25% more lifting capacity than similarly sized excavators • Powered by a 350 HP Scania DC09 engine paired with an advanced hydraulic system, ensuring consistent torque, lift, and control under demanding pipeline conditions LaValley Industries is the exclusive SETTANTA Pipeliner dealer for North America.