Aardwolf Pipe Handling Attachment PHA4000 – 8,818 lb Excavator Grab for Precast

The Aardwolf Pipe Handling Attachment PHA4000 (order code PHA400) hangs from an excavator and lifts, carries, positions, and lays precast concrete pipe at a manufacturer-stated working load limit of 8,818 lb (4,000 kg). Fully mechanical with automatic grip cycling — no hydraulic or electrical hookup — it grips pipe from 12 in. to 47 in. (300–1,200 mm) and puts the trench crew out of the drop zone.

Key Features

• Working load limit 8,818 lb (4,000 kg), manufacturer-stated
• Grips pipe 12 in. to 47 in. (300–1,200 mm)
• Fully mechanical automatic grip — no hydraulics or electrics
• Purpose-built for precast concrete pipe installation
• Width 86.7 in. (2,202 mm); net weight 1,675 lb (760 kg)

What's Included

One PHA4000 pipe handling attachment.

Who Is This For

Civil contractors laying storm and sewer runs who want pipes gripped mechanically instead of slung by workers in the trench.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How does the automatic grip work?
A: The attachment cycles between grip and release as the excavator sets it on and off the pipe — no operator connections.

Q: What machines carry it?
A: Excavators used in standard pipe-laying — the attachment simply hangs from the machine within its lift chart.