1876 23rd Street Southeast, Bemidji, MN 56601
the DECKHAND®
Important Features
  • The DECKHAND does not require ground personnel assistance while handling pipe.
  • Very little maintenance required; only daily greasing.
  • 360 degree continuous rotation in either direction.
  • Tilts 0 to 19 degrees along main beam.
  • Unlike traditional pipe handling, The DECKHAND can handle pipe from an off-center position.
  • Using the quick connect system, an operator can connect and disconnect from bucket to the DECKHAND in a matter of minutes.
  • The DECKHAND reduces labor cost and improves overall operation efficiency.
  • Shift! – You are now able to shift pipe side to side 5.5 inches.
  • LED Lights and Horn! – Flood lights that dim in lit areas.
  • Manual Quick Couplers – LaValley Industries now provides manual quick couplers for connecting and disconnecting from the excavator.

Easy Installation
The DECKHAND can be installed in three easy steps and can accommodate ANY BRAND of excavator in the 20-30 metric ton range. This involves:

   1.  Adjust DECKHAND's adjustable pin distance and diameter to brand and class of excavator

   2. Quick couple the DECKHAND's two auxiliary hydraulic hoses (pressure and case drain hoses) to the excavator's auxiliary circuit.

  3.  Replace the excavator's control handles with provided DECKHAND control handles. This is done by simply unscrewing the manufacturer’s control handles and screwing on the DECKHAND’s control handles. Add               electrical power to the unit by simply clipping the positive and negative lead to the excavator’s batteries and           you’re ready to work!


the DECKHAND® can comfortably serve the following industries...
  • Pipeline Construction Contractors
  • Horizontal Directional Drilling Contractors
  • Pipe Transport Companies
  • Pipe Manufacturers
  • Pipe Holding Yards
  • Utility Construction Contractors
  • Road Building and Maintenance Contractors
  • Steel Manufacturers and Scrap Processors