Pipe lifting and handling equipment_tool The ELiTE SB 14 is our new state of the art heavy duty hydraulic spreader bar for lifting concrete coated pipes which cannot be lifted via vacuum technology. With a SWL of 14000kg this unit was designed and engineered for excavator applications. The handling tool is equipped with a center beam, hydraulic power rotator and two additional telescope extending arms which are driven by two topside mounted cylinders, each of which have a brake/ resistance power of 6000kg. This particular unit can lift any pipe with a minimum length of 9 meters and maximum length of 14 meters. We garantie zero pipe bevel damage. A mechanical warning signal indicates to the operator and enviroment that lifting is in process.