Eckel Manufacturing Co., Inc. : Manufacturer of Hydraulic Power Tongs

Eckel 17 Hydra-Shift®

For casing up to 17 inches, here's a tong that combines speed and the ability to handle smaller sizes economically. If you are running 17 inch casing, give this tong a try. The 17 Hydra-Shift features the two-speed motor and the two-speed gear train which allows for multiple selections of torque or RPM, not to mention the smoother operation of the tong.

17 Hydra-Shift®

Tong Specifications
Capacity	5-1/2 - 17 in. (139.7 - 431.8 mm)
Dimensions	53 x 74 in. (1346.2 x 1879.6 mm)
Weight^[1]	3,100 lb (1406.1 kg)
Maximum Torque @ 2,500 psi (172 bar)
High-High	6,000 ft-lb (8135 Nm)
High-Low	11,500 ft-lb (15592 Nm)
Low-High	21,000 ft-lb (28472 Nm)
Low-Low	40,000 ft-lb (54233 Nm)
Gear Ratio:
High	30.39:1
Low	111.41:1
Maximum RPM @ 65 GPM (246 LPM)
High-High	57 rpm
High-Low	36 rpm
Low-High	17 rpm
Low-Low	10 rpm
Handle Length	41-1/2 in. (1054.1 mm)
Backup Specifications
Backup Type	Hydraulic Cam Backup
Capacity	5-1/2 - 18 in. (139.7 - 457.2 mm)
Dimensions^[2]	53 x 76 in. (1346.2 x 1930.4 mm)
Weight ^[1]^[2]	6,000 lb (2721.6 kg)
Handle Length ^[2]	41-1/2 in. (1054.1 mm)

^[1] Weight Approximate
^[2] Tong and Backup