Utilizing wireless remote controller operation and vacuum-lifting technology, HDD Pipe Handling System tilts and places drill stem at angles from 0° and 30° without using ropes or slings. Weight lets one worker lift drill stem and transfer pipe into drilling rig, while 360° hydraulic rotator gives operators complete control over drill stem and allows for precise placement of pipe joints. System handles single joints of steel pipe from 3–18 in. dia with lift capacities from 1,700–5,400 lb.
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