DECKHAND® Pipe Handler

Building a legacy, one job at a time.

Founded in safety. Grounded in innovation. DECKHAND® has built its pipe handling legacy on major infrastructure projects worldwide. From pipe to poles, drill rod to road mats—the modular DECKHAND® system handles it all.

Pipe Stringing Made SAFE

At LaValley Industries, we make pipe grapples that make it easy to complete your jobs safely and efficiently. With a LaValley DECKHAND, you will be stringing pipe safely on any pipeline project. Our technology allows you to attach to an excavator and safely move and string pipe for miles without any interruption.

DECKHAND® EXCAVATOR ATTACHMENT

Engineered around optimal safety, the DECKHAND® by LaValley Industries 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 DECKHAND® 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 off-center position, allowing maximum control in areas with tight accessibility.

Achieve controlled, 360° precision material handling—whatever the conditions—with DECKHAND®.

An image of the DECKHAND® attachment head, part of the modular DECKHAND® system. Pipe handler, utility pole handler, road mat handler, drill rod handler—it's the everything handler.

DECKHAND® Features

Basic Features:

Head unit mounts to any brand of excavator in the 20 to 36 metric ton range.
360° Continuous Rotation.
In-Cab display allows operator to safely monitor and adjust all functions, working parameters, and hydraulic settings from inside the excavator or prime mover.
Designed with load holding valves so that pipe is held securely regardless of hydraulic pressure.
Main beam can tilt up to 15 degrees in either direction.
Shift function allows Arms to shift up to 5.5 inches along the Main Beam.
Powered by the auxiliary circuit on excavator or prime mover.

Easy Installation:

The DECKHAND® pins can be easily adjusted for diameter to allow for easy installation on any stick. DECKHAND® is connected to the auxiliary circuit through the use of two hydraulic quick connects.
Excavator hand grips are replaced with DECKHAND® control handles. In-cab monitor and electronic cab box are installed inside cab.

PRODUCT BENEFITS:

Strong, safe, and versatile, the DECKHAND® revolutionizes the way contractors handle loads. Unmatched speed and precision out-performs all other material handling methods.

Product specifications:

Part Number: 3815
Model Number: DH4
Excavator Wt Class: 20-36 METRIC TON
Supply Pressure: 3,000 PSI / 207 BAR
Standard Recommended Flow: 25 GPM / 95 LPM
Max Flow: 30 GPM / 114 LPM
Min Flow: 20 GPM / 76 LPM
Main Beam Size (inches): 6x6
Capacity: 30,000 LBS / 13,608 KGS
Weight: 2,900 LBS / 1,315 KGS
Overall Dimensions (inches): 83L X 37W X 63H
Shipping Stand P/N: 1270
Shipping Weight w/ Stand: 3,714 LBS / 1,685 KGS

The DECKHAND® Comfortably Serves These Industries:

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 • Steel Manufacturers and Scrap Processors