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Welcome to the DECKHAND® family of excavator attachments. A modular design that consists of a main head unit with interchangeable arm accessories, the DECKHAND® system handles tough jobs across heavy industries like oil and gas, energy, utilities, construction, mining, and infrastructure.

DECKHAND® HEAD UNITS

DECKHAND®S

DECKHAND®S

Built for versatility on any job site, DECKHAND®S easily adapts to changing conditions.

18-23 metric ton weight class
DECKHAND®LT

DECKHAND®LT

Purpose-built DECKHAND®LT offers HDD and utility contractors a safe, cost-effective way to handle big jobs.

20-36 metric ton weight class
DECKHAND®

DECKHAND®

For over a decade, DECKHAND® has built its material handling legacy on infrastructure projects worldwide.

20-36 metric ton weight class
DECKHAND®5HP

DECKHAND®5HP

Power and flexibility is what the DECKHAND®5HP offers with unique capabilities in vertical applications.

20-36 metric ton weight class
DECKHAND®L

DECKHAND®L

Living up to its mainline legacy, DECKHAND®L is your choice for precision and safety on pipeline jobs.

40-50 metric ton weight class
DECKHAND®XL

DECKHAND®XL

Our largest model, DECKHAND®XL is a powerful partner in your toughest pipeline and mining operations.

60-75 metric ton weight class

View the capabilities and industry applications of the DECKHAND® excavator attachment

DECKHAND® ARM ACCESSORIES

PIPELINE INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE

Pipe Arm (PA, PAL, and PAXL) and Interchangeable Pipe Arm (IPA, IPAM) feature multiple sizes to suit your specific pipe requirements. Our Pipe Arm line consists of several arms designed for specific large pipe diameters. Interchangeable Pipe Arms include multiple tips per arm housing for precision gripping of smaller diameter pipe. Maintain a positive grip in the sun, rain and snow with arms that won't damage coated pipe.

Arm Model Compatible DECKHAND® Head Units
20–24" Pipe Arm DECKHAND® S
DECKHAND®
DECKHAND® 5HP
20–42" Pipe Arm L DECKHAND® L
30–56" Pipe Arm XL DECKHAND® XL
Pipe Arm L 20" - one of the arm options from the modular DECKHAND® system
Interchangeable Pipe Arm, one of the arm options from the modular DECKHAND® system
Arm Model Compatible DECKHAND® Head Units
4–12" Interchangeable Pipe Arm DECKHAND® S
DECKHAND®LT-SE
DECKHAND®
DECKHAND® 5HP
14–18" Interchangeable Pipe Arm DECKHAND® S
DECKHAND®LT-SE
DECKHAND®
DECKHAND® 5HP

UTILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION

Utility Arm HP was engineered to handle materials in vertical applications, including pipe, poles, I-beams or casings from 7" to 26" in diameter. Utility Arm Small was developed to work with smaller diameters from 2" to 16". Utility Arm L and Utility Arm XL feature the same performance for the larger DECKHAND® models.

Arm Model Compatible DECKHAND® Head Units
Utility Arm S DECKHAND® S
DECKHAND®LT-SE
DECKHAND®
DECKHAND® 5HP
Utility Arm HP DECKHAND® S
DECKHAND®LT-SE
DECKHAND®
DECKHAND® 5HP
Utility Arm L DECKHAND® L
Utility Arm XL DECKHAND® XL
Utility Arm HP, one of the arm options from the modular DECKHAND® system
Mat Arm, one of the arm options from the modular DECKHAND® system

Designed to precisely handle and position wood or composite mats up to 40' long and 12" thick, the Mat Arm uses interchangeable tines to handle 3', 4', 5', and 8' mats for maintaining job site access.

Arm Model Compatible DECKHAND® Head Units
Mat Arm DECKHAND® S
DECKHAND®
DECKHAND® 5HP
Mat Arm L DECKHAND® L

DIRECTIONAL DRILLING

Directional Drilling Arms are designed to handle drill rod or uncoated pipe, safely mobilizing materials at the entry-side for increased efficiency. The cost-effective Directional Drilling Arm LT is only available for the DECKHAND® LT.

Arm Model Compatible DECKHAND® Head Units
Directional Drilling Arm DECKHAND® S
DECKHAND®LT-SE
DECKHAND®
DECKHAND® 5HP
Directional Drilling Arm LT DECKHAND® LT
Directional Drilling Arm, one of the arm options from the modular DECKHAND® system

CUSTOM SOLUTIONS

Truly innovative and successful products are inspired by the strong relationships we've built with our customers. Let us become your go-to problem solver with custom engineered solutions tailored to your industry needs.

Arm Model Compatible DECKHAND® Head Units
Interchangeable Material Handling Arm DECKHAND® S
DECKHAND®LT-SE
DECKHAND®
DECKHAND® 5HP
Weld Positioning Arm DECKHAND® XL
Interchangeable Material Handling Arm, one of the arm options from the modular DECKHAND® system
DECKHAND®5HP with specialized U-Beam configuration

Custom DECKHAND® solutions extend to more than just arms! Our innovative U-Beam design was developed to hold pipe ends in place for coupler installation. We have also developed a suite of accessories for your excavator to maximize functionality on remote job sites.

Solution Purpose
U-Beam Configuration for any model DECKHAND® that replaces the straight beam for a U-shaped beam to accommodate pipe coupler installation
Utility Winch Mounts on the end of the DECKHAND® main beam to lift and empty sand bags for setting utility poles
Utility Auger Available hard-mounted to excavator stick or as a pin mount attachment, the Utility Auger easily bores through any ground.
Custom Housings and Accessories for Excavator Past projects have included the design and fabrication of a custom housing for excavator-mounted air compressor and an auxiliary hydraulic hose reel located within a custom step

INDUSTRY APPLICATIONS

Pipeline Construction Contractors • Horizontal Directional Drilling Contractors • Pipe Transport Companies • Pipe Manufacturers • Pipe Holding Yards • Pipe Repair and Integrity Dig Contractors • Utility Construction Contractors • Road Building and Maintenance Contractors • Mining Construction Contractors

The DECKHAND® system in action! In this image a DECKHAND® is attached to an excavator. Outfitted with Pipe Arms, the DECKHAND® makes quick work of handling pipe around a civil construction job site.
The DECKHAND® system in action! In this image a DECKHAND® is attached to an excavator. Outfitted with Mat Arms, the DECKHAND® makes quick work of handling road mats around a job site.
The DECKHAND® system in action! In this image a DECKHAND® is attached to an excavator. Outfitted with Pipe Arms, the DECKHAND® makes quick work of handling pipe around a job site.
The DECKHAND® system in action! In this image a DECKHAND® is attached to an excavator. Outfitted with Interchangeable Material Handling Arms, the DECKHAND® makes quick work of handling flexible pipe around a civil construction job site.
The DECKHAND® system in action! In this image a DECKHAND® is attached to an excavator. Outfitted with Directional Drilling Arms, the DECKHAND® makes quick work of handling drill rod around a job site.
The DECKHAND® system in action! In this image a DECKHAND® is attached to an excavator. Outfitted with Pipe Arms, the DECKHAND® makes quick work of handling pipe around a job site.
The DECKHAND® system in action! In this image a DECKHAND® is attached to an excavator. Outfitted with Utility Arms, the DECKHAND® makes quick work of horizontal to vertical handling and installing utility poles safely.
The DECKHAND® system in action! In this image a DECKHAND® is attached to an excavator. Outfitted with Directional Drilling Arms, the DECKHAND® makes quick work of handling drill rod around a job site.
The DECKHAND® system in action! In this image a DECKHAND® is attached to an excavator. Outfitted with Pipe Arms, the DECKHAND® makes quick work of handling pipe around a job site.
The DECKHAND® system in action! In this image a DECKHAND® is attached to an excavator. Outfitted with Utility Arms, the DECKHAND® makes quick work of horizontal to vertical handling and installing utility poles safely.
The DECKHAND® system in action! In this image a DECKHAND® is attached to an excavator. Outfitted with Directional Drilling Arms, the DECKHAND® makes quick work of handling drill rod around a job site.
The DECKHAND® system in action! In this image a DECKHAND® is attached to an excavator. Outfitted with Pipe Arms, the DECKHAND® makes quick work of handling pipe around a job site.
The DECKHAND® system in action! In this image a DECKHAND® is attached to an excavator. Outfitted with Utility Arms, the DECKHAND® makes quick work of horizontal to vertical handling and installing utility poles and casings safely on a civil construction job site.

Why Choose the DECKHAND® System?

“My rental experiences had made me a believer. DECKHAND® saved labor and prevented incidents. Fewer workers also meant fewer challenges. Instead of splitting time between vacuum lifts in the summer and cranes in the winter, along came DECKHAND® which was viable not only during the winter months but 365 days a year.”

Paul Schultz, Senior Vice President

Premay Pipeline Hauling

Learn more about DECKHAND®

See for yourself how the DECKHAND® system handles tough jobs on job sites around the world.

Contact one of our sales team to explore a DECKHAND® rental agreement today.

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Rich Prosser

HDD Product Representative

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