Optical Dumpy Levels — Old-school. Still reliable.
Optical dumpy levels are older technology — but for clear, battery-free levelling on any worksite, nothing’s more reliable. Auto-levelling, 26× magnification, calibrated at our workshop, and backed by a 2-year manufacturer’s warranty.
Shop Dumpy Levels
Two auto-levelling optical dumpy levels — the unit on its own, or the complete package with tripod and staff. Both 26× magnification, calibrated and certified before shipping.
When a dumpy level is the right tool
A telescope on a tripod paired with a staff — the simplest, most reliable way to set out heights and check levels across a site.
Auto-levelling accuracy
Roughly adjust the bubble vial into range — the compensator does the rest. Faster setup, fewer operator errors, more consistent readings across the day.
26× magnification
Read the staff clearly from across the site. Sharper crosshair definition means less squinting and more confidence in the numbers.
No batteries, no charging
Pure optics. No flat battery mid-job, no charger to chase, no cold-weather surprises. Pull it out of the box and start reading levels.
Calibrated and certified
Every RedBack dumpy level is checked and calibrated by our technicians before it ships, and comes with a free certificate of calibration.
Built for the site
Designed to withstand the knocks, dust and weather of real worksites. Not a delicate instrument that lives in a case — a tool you can use every day.
Fine rotation & angle estimation
Fine rotation adjustment, distance estimation, angle estimation, and an adjustable crosshair eyepiece. Everything you need for precise survey and set-out work.
The RedBack difference
Anyone can sell a dumpy level. Few back it properly — three things that set the RedBack range apart.
Calibrated by technicians
Every unit is checked and calibrated in our workshop before it ships. A free calibration certificate is included — you don’t take our word for accuracy, we prove it.
Built to last, built to be repaired
Solid construction, built for the long term. RedBack provides in-house repair and calibration services for all RedBack lasers and most other laser brands.
No-BS 2-year warranty
Automatic. No annual calibration requirement. No blame-shifting. If there’s a genuine fault within the warranty period, we sort it — no questions, no runaround.
Dumpy Level Questions
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