A tongs-type crimp pressing tool has a pressing mould into which, by pivoting a handle, a component can be introduced through a feed device and pressed with the end of the cable. The pivoting movement of the handle is transmitted through a transmitting mechanism in order to lock the pressing mould. The transmitting mechanism is designed so that the pressing mould is open to allow removal of the crimp connection in the end pivoting region of the handle. The component is introduced into the pressing mould by means of transport rods and a transport fork, which are effectively connected through a control element to the transmitting mechanism so that the speed at which the transport fork moves can be controlled over the entire pivoting range of the movable handle.