LAURINI and LAVALLEY present the New Settanta Pipeliner at IPLOCA 2026 in Houston
On March 11, during the 2026 IPLOCA America North Regional Meeting in Houston, Texas, Laurini and LaValley will introduce the new Settanta Pipeliner equipped with the Deckhand system. This innovative machine demonstrates how Italian manufacturing excellence can merge with American technological innovation, taking pipeline construction to the next level.
Significant innovation increasingly stems from collaboration: both through co-design processes developed directly with clients and through partnerships with complementary suppliers that bring diverse and integrated perspectives to tackle the most complex project challenges. The Settanta Pipeliner is a perfect example of this philosophy, combining experience, technology, and know-how into a single solution designed for the modern pipeline industry.
From adaptation to custom design
Traditionally, pipe handling relied on machines adapted from other industries: excavators modified to lift and place pipes, bulldozers with side-mounted booms for trench placement. These approaches were driven more by necessity than by specific design.
The Settanta Pipeliner changes the game: designed from the ground up for pipe handling, it integrates Laurini’s Settanta architecture with LaValley Industries’ Deckhand system, providing a unified, powerful, and versatile platform. It is the ideal solution for modern pipeline construction, combining precision, efficiency, and reliability
Key Features of the Settanta Pipeliner:
- Full 360° reach and solid stability from a smart, variable-gauge hydraulic undercarriage
- High-rise cab for a clear, commanding view during loading, unloading, and stockpiling of pipes
- Integrated system delivering total control, ensuring safer and faster pipe handling in any condition
- Compact frame with heavy-lift power: up to 25% more lift capacity than similarly sized excavators
- Quick-change front end allows boom and stick swaps in seconds with full electronic and hydraulic connection
- Purpose-built to safely lift, place, and handle pipes with total control
