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, TONGHAND®XS 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: 2.38”
Tool joint diameter max: 4.38”
Lifting capacity: 5,000 lbs. total, 2500 lbs. per arm.
(ROLLER ARMS ONLY) not vise arms

Ideal buyer:

Fiber, water, regional contractors, smaller drill rigs.

Estimate ROI:

Use the calculators linked below to provide estimated ROI based on your daily operating rates and proven TONGHAND® efficiencies.

TONGHAND Calculators

KEY BENEFITS:

Up to 30,000 ft-lbs torque for small-diameter rods, fully mechanizing makeup/breakout.
Works on the smallest jobsite footprints, perfect for inner-city HDD or compact utility projects.
Lowest total cost in the TONGHAND line makes this a real safety upgrade without the large equipment overhead.
Same core safety systems as full-size TONGHAND models for consistent risk reduction.

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

NEED SOMETHING BIGGER?

Check out TONGHAND® and TONGHAND®S for larger diameter drill pipe and excavators.

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