February 2015, Vol. 70, No. 2
New Products
LaValley Industries Introduces DECKHAND “S”
The new DECKHAND “S” or DHS from LaValley Industries is light and more compact to meet the needs of utility contractors with a 20 ton or smaller excavator.
This allows contractors the flexibility to utilize a smaller excavator and still handle the same size drill pipe, whether on a pipeline project or a confined urban job site.
The DHS is able to handle materials such as pipe, as well as gas and electric power poles, mud motors, collars and crossover subs. The DHS is 22 inches shorter and weighs 1,200 pounds less than the original DECKHAND DH4.
Safety is integral to all of the DECKHAND product line which include: Integrated Safety: load control valve system ensures pipe is never dropped, regardless of hydraulic pressure; Proximity Sensors inform operator of correct positioning and clearance to initiate safe contact; optional stick-mounted camera allows operator to see in even the most difficult spaces; and requires auxiliary one way flow hydraulic circuit on excavator and dedicated case drain line.
The DHS is distributed by LaValley Industries through its industry partners Vermeer and CRC-Evans International. 218.444.3030, lavalleyindustries.com
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