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[Quattromike]

We have the top on one and the receiver has a super loud beep can be heard for miles

 

[V8Druid]

We have the top on one and the receiver has a super loud beep can be heard for miles

should think it gets pretty annoying .... if you're the man on the staff

 

[Stroppymonkey]

So how come the FRE-20xr is cheaper than the spectra if it has extra features- is the spectra more robust? I'd definitely like digital read out on the detector...

I have not used mine for grade yet. If you ever come up to the wrong corner of Devon you are welcome to try it.

 

[T whiting]

I'd 100% get the hv302 that can seek the receiver itself, its so much easier to setup gradients on your own with it

 

[6feetdown]

So how come the FRE-20xr is cheaper than the spectra if it has extra features- is the spectra more robust? I'd definitely like digital read out on the detector...

Yeah definitely get that. Tbf had my fukuda dual for about 6 years

 

[Jimbo69]

Yeah definitely get that. Tbf had my fukuda dual for about 6 years

I’ve got it too, then I upgraded to a Spectra receiver with the readout when I left the fukuda one out in the rain

 

[Storrsy]

I have not used mine for grade yet. If you ever come up to the wrong corner of Devon you are welcome to try it.

I'm a fan of that corner of the world- especially like that I can park in the Sainsbury's car park and walk into the store without getting wet

 

[Laser Levels Online]

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Thanks for that, What was the plant talk discount again?

The 5% Discount Code: PLANTTALK can be entered at the Checkout (below Billing Address in section 5).

 

[Laser Levels Online]

So how come the FRE-20xr is cheaper than the spectra if it has extra features- is the spectra more robust? I'd definitely like digital read out on the detector...

The Fukuda brand although becoming increasingly more popular, is still classed as a mid-range brand. Whereas Topcon and Spectra are the premium equivalents.

So although incredibly subjective it is a bit like comparing a top-of-the-range Toyota SUV with a middle-of-the-range Audi SUV. Think Rav4 vs Q5.

To compare like for like, you would need to be comparing the Fukuda FRE-203XR with something like the Spectra HV302 in terms of feature comparison. At the time of writing the Spectra HV302 is the best part of £1300 when configured with a mm/inch Detector. It's one hell of a Laser (1.5mm accuracy, 800m range etc...) but with a price tag to match.

The Fukuda FRE-203XR is enormously popular. Largely because although 95% of the time it will just be used for horizontal levelling, out of the box it has the extra features (vertical, 90 degree squaring, dual grade) which make it a true all-rounder and as it is still a mid-range brand is more affordable.

Best regards

Mark Roberts
Laser Levels Online

 

[Canal Navvy]

I'd 100% get the hv302 that can seek the receiver itself, its so much easier to setup gradients on your own with it

I agree, fantastic tool to work with on your own. Used with a magnet mount machine receiver there's not much you can't do solo.

I sort of get the impression that once you've seen how easy technology makes awkward jobs then the I-dig starts to get thought about

 

[Laser Levels Online]

I agree, fantastic tool to work with on your own. Used with a magnet mount machine receiver there's not much you can't do solo.

I sort of get the impression that once you've seen how easy technology makes awkward jobs then the I-dig starts to get thought about

For those Plant Talk members who are interested, the configured HV302 package that is being referenced is the following.

The Spectra HV302 Premium Kit is a fully self-levelling red beam rotary laser which levels on the horizontal, vertical, 90deg squaring and dual grade. It is accurate to ±1.5 mm at 30m, range of 800m, has an IP rating of IP66 (Dust tight / Protected against powerful jets of water) and a 5 year warranty.

Upgraded to have the HL760 Detector which has the mm/inch display, a large pickup window and additional radio linking features like Automatic Grade Matching and PlaneLok.

The direct link for this configuration is:
https://www.laser-level.co.uk/spectra-hv302-premium-kit.html?config=24-65

This kit is also compatible with Magnetic Machine Detectors like the Spectra CR700, for customers running Dozers, Backhoes & Excavators etc up to about 12T.

If you would like to learn more about the CR700 please see: https://www.laser-level.co.uk/spectra-cr700-magnetic-detector.html

Best regards

Mark Roberts
Laser Levels Online

 

[Furniss]

Whats going on there ...when I click link it shows price 1187 the jumps to 1348 ?

 

[Laser Levels Online]

Whats going on there ...when I click link it shows price 1187 the jumps to 1348 ?

It’s a pre-configured link.

So the default HV302 package comes with a core function Detector (HR320) which is the initial price. But then when the page loads it pre-selects the kit choices / options that have been discussed in this thread.
Namely changing the Detector to the HL760 which has the Grade Match and PlaneLok functions. This is why the price then changes and the green box highlights the chosen options.

 

[Furniss]

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It’s a pre-configured link.

So the default HV302 package comes with a core function Detector (HR320) which is the initial price. But then when the page loads it pre-selects the kit choices / options that have been discussed in this thread.
Namely changing the Detector to the HL760 which has the Grade Match and PlaneLok functions. This is why the price then changes and the green box highlights the chosen options.

Our old leica has a crack in the case ...had it years and its been great ...but might well go for that one ..the abilty to line up an axis with a long trench with minimal fall would be v handy.

 

[Furniss]

crack in the case and 6months of rain seem to be taking its toll ...and then there's the laser

Whats the obvious replacement for this leica dg400 if drying it out doesnt prelong its existence and are you upto speed with export rules into eu post brexit so we dont get hammered at our end ?

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Thanks
Bon Dimanche

 

[Canal Navvy]

View attachment 59411 crack in the case and 6months of rain seem to be taking its toll ...and then there's the laser

Whats the obvious replacement for this leica dg400 if drying it out doesnt prelong its existence and are you upto speed with export rules into eu post brexit so we dont get hammered at our end ?

@Laser Levels Online

Thanks
Bon Dimanche

Got to be Arbortec Fellhunters........
..... sorry wrong forum ....
Trimble Spectra HV 302 , can't imagine working without them now

 

[Stroppymonkey]

View attachment 59411 crack in the case and 6months of rain seem to be taking its toll ...and then there's the laser

Whats the obvious replacement for this leica dg400 if drying it out doesnt prelong its existence and are you upto speed with export rules into eu post brexit so we dont get hammered at our end ?

@Laser Levels Online

Thanks
Bon Dimanche

My Fukafa 203xr is pretty decent ..happily recommend it to anyone for the money and service. pass on the export rules though. Out of interest we're you an Inny or an Outy?

 

[Furniss]

My Fukafa 203xr is pretty decent ..happily recommend it to anyone for the money and service. pass on the export rules though. Out of interest we're you an Inny or an Outy?

You have to ask !

 

[Stroppymonkey]

You have to ask !

I have no idea… it was incredibly polarising and a very interesting few months . I was very much in favour of the status quo, as I’m a lazy bugger and not keen on change. My parents suprised me as both very educated and liberal, one with a degree in European Studies, both voted out . Maybe in another few decades it will be clear who was wrong and who was right …

 

[Furniss]

I have no idea… it was incredibly polarising and a very interesting few months . I was very much in favour of the status quo, as I’m a lazy bugger and not keen on change. My parents suprised me as both very educated and liberal, one with a degree in European Studies, both voted out . Maybe in another few decades it will be clear who was wrong and who was right …

It would appear to have been sold on a pack of lies...but I know nothing.