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DECKHAND® KBL
TOTAL LOAD CONTROL, BUILT FOR KNUCKLE BOOMS.
The DECKHAND® KBL brings our signature safety and precision to your loader crane. Because close enough isn’t good enough when handling drill pipe, utility poles or casing near trenches and live lines.
Meet the DECKHAND® KBL: Built for Knuckle Booms. Made for the Work You Do.
The DECKHAND® KBL is our latest innovation—and the first DECKHAND® designed specifically for knuckle boom loaders and cranes. If you’re running utility or HDD crews, this is the tool that brings unmatched load control to your existing equipment.
Designed for the knuckle boom equipment already on your fleet, the DECKHAND® KBL makes it easy to handle pipe, poles, casing, or drill rod with zero manual rigging and total control. It mounts to any brand of knuckle boom and uses your existing hydraulic system and equipment controls to safely grip, rotate, tilt, and place loads—without putting workers in harm’s way.
Like the rest of the lineup, the DECKHAND® KBL is fast, safe and ready to handle the real work—from the roadway to the right-of-way.
DECKHAND® KBL Features
Basic Features:
- Universal Attachment: Mounts to knuckle booms of any make and model
- Remote Operation: Uses your knuckle boom loader's controls to operate
- Full 360° Rotation: Total load control in the operator's hands
- Multi-Axis Tilt: Up to 95° head tilt and 20° beam tilt for precise load placement
- Variety of Grab Arms: Build to handle pipe, casing, poles, and more
- Load-Holding Valves: Keeps your load locked in, even with pressure fluctuations
- Easy Integration: Supports standard 12V and 24V electrical systems
- Versatile Handling: Secure load handling in horizontal and vertical applications
Easy Installation:
- The DECKHAND® KBL can be adapted for use with various makes and models of knuckle boom loaders and articulating cranes that meet hydraulic requirements.
- Use your prime mover's controls to operate DECKHAND® KBL, making it easy to integrate into your existing job site workflows.
- Delivers same safety and control as the original DECKHAND®, just reengineered for knuckle boom operation
PRODUCT BENEFITS:
Whether you're pulling pipe for a horizontal directional drill or setting poles for a power line upgrade, the DECKHAND® KBL revolutionizes the way contractors handle loads and keeps your crew moving safely and efficiently.
Product specifications:
- Part Number: 10624
- Model Number: DHKBL
- Compatible Grab Arms: UAS, DDLT
- Rotation/Tilt/Grab Pressures: 1800-3200 PSI
- Tilt Angles (Head / Beam): 95° / 20°
- Standard Recommended Flow: 10 GPM / 38 LPM
- Max Flow: 10 GPM / 38 LPM
- Min Flow: 6 GPM / 23 LPM
- Capacity: 1800 LBS / 4816 KG
- Weight: 1550 LBS / 703 KG
- Overall Dimensions (inches): 72L X 31W X 69H
The DECKHAND® KBL Comfortably Serves These Industries...
Utility Pole Installation • Horizontal Directional Drilling • Water, Sewer, and Gas Infrastructure Construction • Pipeline Support • Road Crossings • Utility Construction Contractors • Road Building and Maintenance Contractors • Power Line Right-of-Way • Electrical Contractors and Linemen • Municipality and County Public Works
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