TONGHAND® XS

Robust rod handler to make up & break out pipe joints

TONGHAND® XS expertly handles small diameter drill rod and tooling around the job site. Make and break pipe joints with small diameter materials and even smaller work areas. Combine with our PITPUMP™ slurry pump and EMPOWER™ generator for a full drill site solution.

TONGHAND® XS HDD DRILL ROD HANDLER

Engineered to be the HDD industry’s ultimate exit-side tool, the nimble TONGHAND® XS (little brother to the award-winning TONGHAND®) possesses the ability to work with smaller diameter drill rod and tooling.

The TONGHAND® family of products allow drill rod to be torqued and un-torqued with precision by a single operator from the comfort and safety of the excavator cab, eliminating the use of back-breaking wrenches and removing personnel from danger zones.

THXS mounts to any brand of excavator—the excavator’s auxiliary hydraulics safely and efficiently power the system.

The patented TongVise™ easily makes and breaks joints with guaranteed precision. Whether working with drill rod, subs, reamers or other tooling, THXS gets the little jobs done with big savings on time, money, and risk.

An image of the TONGHAND®XS attachment for handling drill pipe and torqueing joints in horizontal directional drilling

TONGHAND® XS FEATURES

Basic Features:

  • Breaks joints up to 30,000 ft-lb torque
  • Makes joints up to specified torque of drill rod
    (max torque typically 15,000 ft-lb)
  • Pipe diameter typical: 3.50” can handle up to 4.38”
  • Pipe and joint diameter min: 2.88”
  • Tool joint diameter max: 4.38”
  • Lifting capacity: 5,000 lbs. total, 2500 lbs. per arm.
    (ROLLER ARMS ONLY) not vise arms

PRODUCT BENEFITS:

Delivering unparalleled speed, precision, and performance, the TONGHAND® XS is as safe as it is agile. Out-performs all existing material handling methods.

Product specifications:

  • Part Number: 7955
  • Model Number: THXS
  • Excavator Wt Class: 14-18 METRIC TON
  • Supply Pressure: 3,000 PSI / 207 BAR
  • Max Flow: 40 GPM / 151 LPM
  • Min Flow: 30 GPM / 113 LPM
  • Capacity: 5,000 LBS / 2,267 KG
  • Weight: 4,672 LBS / 2,119 KG
  • Shipping Storage Stand P/N: 8131
  • Shipping Dimensions (inches): 93L X 43.5W X 75H
  • Shipping Weight: 6,000 LBS / 2,722 KG

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Award Winning TONGHAND®

TONGHAND® has been internationally recognized by top HDD and pipeline organizations. We're honored to have earned these achievements in technology and innovation.

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IPLOCA & BP

2017 New Technologies Award winner

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NASTT

Abbott Innovative Product Award winner

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Pipeline Industries Guild

2018 Land Based Pipeline Technology Award winner

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NSTT

2023 No-Dig Audience Award winner

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