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Exit-side HDD equipment

Exit-side control.From the cab.

TONGHAND® handles, positions, torques and un-torques drill rod and tooling while helping keep personnel away from the danger zone.

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120,000lb-ft maximum torque
30–36texcavator weight class
1 operatorcab-controlled operation
360°controlled positioning
Safer by designHands and manual wrenches away from the connection.
Built for the exit side

Make and break connections with precision.

Mounted to the excavator and powered through its auxiliary hydraulics, TONGHAND® gives the operator direct control of drill rod, subs, reamers and other tooling.
✓Patented TongVise™ delivers controlled make-up and break-out torque.
✓Roller arms lift, rotate, tilt, shift and position the drill string.
✓In-cab operation reduces reliance on manual wrenches and ground personnel.
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Core functions

One attachment. Total exit-side capability.

Designed around the operations that consume time and expose crews to risk during HDD pullback work.
TORQUE

TongVise™ control

Make and break joints accurately with torque values controlled and monitored from the excavator cab.
HANDLE

Lift and position

Securely handle drill rod and complete strings for alignment with the rig, rack or support equipment.
ALIGN

Tilt and shift

Fine positioning helps the operator bring threaded connections together cleanly and repeatedly.
ROTATE

Thread and unthread

Roller-arm rotation supports controlled threading and unthreading without manual intervention.
CLEAR

Gull-wing arms

Move the arms out of the working area when changing or breaking reamers and larger tooling.
PROTECT

Keep crews clear

Cab-based control helps remove personnel from pinch points and the immediate connection zone.
Productivity without compromise

Built to keep the bore moving.

Fewer manual steps, faster tooling changes and precise alignment help shorten exit-side cycles while giving the operator greater control over every connection.
LaValley TONGHAND equipment TONGHAND® TH2 · Exit-side wrench
Technical overview

Built for demanding HDD spreads.

Core figures for the full-size TONGHAND® TH2. Speak to TA Drilling to confirm excavator compatibility and the right configuration for your application.
Model numberTH2
Excavator weight class30–36 metric tonnes
Maximum supply pressure5,000 PSI / 345 bar
Hydraulic flow range20–35 GPM / 76–132 LPM
Rated capacity16,000 lb / 7,258 kg
Machine weight8,350 lb / 3,788 kg
Overall dimensions100L × 47W × 97H in
Connection range6.5–10 in
The LaValley handling family

Purpose-built control for the work around the machine.

A shared visual system for two distinct products: TONGHAND® for HDD exit-side work and DECKHAND® for controlled pipe and material handling.
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TONGHAND®

Precision make-and-break, drill-string handling and tooling control on the exit side.
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DECKHAND®

Modular excavator-mounted handling for pipe, poles, casings, road mats and more.

Ready to make the exit side safer?

Tell us about your drill rig, excavator and typical tooling. We’ll help you assess whether TONGHAND® fits the operation.
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