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RedBack DGL rotating laser being used for site levelling
Site Levelling · 25 Years

Site Levelling Lasers – One person, every height.


Auto-levelling rotating lasers for site-levelling work. Three steps up the range – entry-level horizontal, premium grade laser, and dual-grade Digital Dial-a-Grade. All IP66, all read with a millimetre receiver on a staff. Solo, accurate, dependable.

If you’re after a site laser level in Australia – a rotating laser with a receiver and staff that lets one person check every height on site – this is the range. From plain site level to dual-axis digital grade.

1-Person Site LevellingElectronic Self LevellingIP66 Dust & Water Sealing on Every ModelUp to 1000m Diameter Range with ReceiverGrade Options – Single Axis to Dual Axis Digital5 Year WarrantyIn-House Repairs & Calibration in AustraliaAustralian Phone Support 1800 769 858
1-Person Site LevellingElectronic Self LevellingIP66 Dust & Water Sealing on Every ModelUp to 1000m Diameter Range with ReceiverGrade Options – Single Axis to Dual Axis Digital5 Year WarrantyIn-House Repairs & Calibration in AustraliaAustralian Phone Support 1800 769 858
The Range

Three steps up the site levelling range


Same electronic self levelling, same IP66 build – the step up is grade capability. Start at plain level with the BASIC614, add single-axis grade with the EL614GM, or go dual-axis digital with the DGL1010GM.

01 · Entry-Level

BASIC614 – premium laser, affordable price

One-button electronic levelling, heavy-duty steel chassis, tilt/vibration and wind sensors, dual-sided receiver. Plain horizontal-only operation – no grade. The right pick if you only need site level and the price gap matters.

Best-seller
Rotating LaserBest-seller

BASIC614

Accuracy +/- 1.5mm @ 20m
Range 600m Diameter
Horizontal
Dual Display Receiver

+/- 1.5mm @ 20m accuracy · 300m radius (600m diameter) with receiver · IP66 · 5 year warranty

02 · Premium Grade

EL614GM – single-grade site laser

Same one-button electronic levelling, plus single-axis grade and Auto Grade Match for 1-person grade setting. Manual slope remote dials the grade by hand; Auto Grade Match locks the laser plane to a target receiver position. Hard case, rechargeable batteries, mm receiver included.

#1 Allrounder
Rotating Laser#1 Allrounder

EL614GM

Accuracy +/- 1.5mm @ 20m
Range 800m Diameter
Horizontal
0.5mm Tracking Receiver (120mm Long)
Ni-mh Rechargeable
Single Grade | Auto Match

+/- 1.5mm @ 20m accuracy · 400m radius (800m diameter) with receiver · IP66 · single-axis grade + Auto Grade Match · 5 year warranty

03 · Flagship

DGL1010GM – Digital Dial-a-Grade

Top of the range. Dual-axis grade, digital dial-a-grade input, machine-control compatible. Set falls in two directions independently for compound grades on slabs, pads and channels – type the value in, the laser holds it. Up to 500m radius from one set-up.

#1 Earthmovers
Rotating Laser#1 Earthmovers

DGL1010GM

Accuracy +/- 1mm @ 20m
Range 1000m Diameter
Horizontal & Vertical
0.5mm Tracking Receiver (120mm Long)
Li-ion Rechargeable
Dual Grade | Dial-a-Grade

+/- 1mm @ 20m accuracy · 500m radius (1000m diameter) with receiver · IP66 · dual-axis digital grade +/- 10.000% · 5 year warranty

Not sure which step you need? The how-to-choose section below matches the laser to the job, spec by spec.

Video Hub

Site levelling lasers on the job

How to set up a rotary laser and use the receiver, plus a closer look at the BASIC614, the EL614 range and the DGL1010GM digital grade laser.

Use Cases

Site-levelling jobs the rotating laser earns its keep on


Where a rotating site-levelling laser pays for itself – paddock-scale outdoor work, full sun, every height off a single set-up.

01 · Cut & Fill

Site cut & fill

Set instrument height off the survey peg, walk the cut/fill points with the receiver on the staff. Every height marked off the same datum, no compounding error from re-measuring.

02 · Slabs & Footings

Slab & footing levels

Set FFL across the slab, check footing depths, screed-level boxing. One person, every check off the same datum, faster than a dumpy.

03 · Drainage

Drainage falls & grade

Set the laser to a known fall (1-in-100, 1-in-200) and run the work to grade for the entire length. Single laser set-up, hundreds of metres covered.

04 · Datum

Datum / RL transfer

Run a benchmark off the survey peg, set instrument height, transfer the datum to wherever you need it on the site. One laser plane, all the heights come off it.

05 · Decks & Pergolas

Decking & pergola heights

Single laser set-up sets joist heights consistently across a long deck, post heights across a long pergola. Tilt for fall away from the house with a single-grade laser.

06 · Earthworks

Earthworks & pad trim

Pair the rotating laser with a machine receiver mounted on the blade – operator gets a heads-up height reading while trimming. Step up to a full automation system for hands-free trim work.

Video

30 seconds on grades: which axis, which direction – the difference between a single and dual grade laser.

Buyer’s Guide

How to choose a site levelling laser


Tell us the work – plain level, single grade, dual grade – and the pick falls out. Match your week to a row, then check the table for the spec-by-spec differences.

Level only, keep the spend down

The BASIC614. One-button electronic levelling in a heavy-duty steel chassis, plain horizontal-only operation – no grade. The right pick if you only need site level and the price gap matters.

Level plus falls in one direction

The EL614GM. Single-axis grade via the slope remote, and Auto Grade Match locks the laser plane to the receiver for 1-person grade setting – driveways, drainage runs, decks falling away from the house.

Compound falls, big sites, machine work

The DGL1010GM. Digital dial-a-grade in two axes – type the value in, the laser holds it – up to a 500m radius from one set-up, machine-control compatible, and it also rotates vertically for alignment and site layout.

RedBack site levelling laser comparison – range, accuracy, grade and receiverCompare Site Lasers
RedBack site levelling laser comparison: range, accuracy, grade and receiver
BASIC614EL614GMDGL1010GM
Range with receiver300m radius (600m diameter)400m radius (800m diameter)500m radius (1000m diameter)
Accuracy+/- 1.5mm @ 20m+/- 1.5mm @ 20m+/- 1mm @ 20m
Beam & classClass 2 Red <1mWClass 2 Red <1mWClass 3 Red <5mW
Grade settingNone – horizontal onlySingle axis (+/- 5%) via slope remote + Auto Grade MatchDigital dial-a-grade +/- 10.000% dual axis + Auto Grade Match
Receiver includedDual-sided LCD display receiver0.5mm millimetre receiver (40.0mm display)0.5mm millimetre receiver with auto tracking & metal clamp
BatteryC cells or optional rechargeableNiMH rechargeable or C cellLi-ion rechargeable pack
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Standard on every model: electronic self levelling · TILT and Vibration & Wind Sensor (VWS) modes · IP66 dust & water sealing · 5 year warranty · reads with a receiver on a staff.

Why RedBack

The RedBack difference


Anyone can sell a laser. Few back it properly.

01 · Specialists

Specialist range, not filler

We sell laser levels and measurement tools – that’s it. Every laser on this page is one we’ve used and chosen because it works for site-levelling, not because it fills a catalogue page.

02 · Repairable

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.

03 · Real People

Real support, real people

Call us and you’ll speak to someone who knows the products. No scripts, no call centre, no runaround – just straight answers from people who’ve worked with these tools for 25 years.

Pair With

Accessories for site work


Tripod and 5m staff for setting up the rotating laser, plus hand-held and machine-mount receivers for level checks at distance and on the blade.

cx610g-configurator-thumbnail-240hdf Tripods & Staffs 240HDF - Tripod & Staff Bundle $200.00inc GST View → Out of Stock 5M5SHDET Elevating Tripod and Staff Bundle Tripods & Staffs 5M5SHDET Bundle - Heavy Duty Elevating Tripod and 5m Staff $599.00inc GST View →
Out of Stock
Laser Receiver

LR728

 
Sensor Length 80mm
Accuracy 0.5mm
Rotary Lasers
Red & Green Lasers
+/-20.0mm Display w/ Arrows
5 Accuracy Settings
Audible Speaker (Toggleable)
Metal Staff Bracket
Out of Stock
Laser Receiver

LR730

Sensor Length 120mm
Accuracy 0.5mm
Rotary Lasers
Red & Green Lasers
+/-40.0mm Display w/ Arrows
5 Accuracy Settings
Audible Speaker (Toggleable)
Metal Staff Bracket

Pair with a machine receiver

Out of Stock
Machine Receiver

MR706

Sensor 250mm Long
Versatility
Magnet Mount
360° Sensors
2 Accuracy Settings
40Hr Rechargeable Battery
Running an excavator, grader or skid steer? The MR706 machine receiver puts the laser plane on the blade. For hands-free trim work, see the earthmoving automation systems range.
FAQ

Site levelling laser questions


What is a site levelling laser?

A site levelling laser is an auto-levelling rotating laser set up on a tripod. It spins a level reference plane across the whole site, and you read that plane with a receiver on a staff – so one person can check or transfer any height from a single set-up. Solo, accurate, dependable.

Can one person do site levelling with a laser level?

Yes – that is the point of the range. Set your instrument height off the survey peg, then walk the site with the receiver on the staff. Every height gets marked off the same datum, with no compounding error from re-measuring. The grade models go further: Auto Grade Match sets a grade to the receiver with one button, one person.

How far will a site levelling laser reach?

With the receiver on the staff: the BASIC614 works to a 300m radius (600m diameter), the EL614GM to 400m (800m diameter) and the DGL1010GM to 500m (1000m diameter) – all from one set-up.

What is the difference between a site level and a grade laser?

A site level runs a dead-flat plane – that is the BASIC614. A grade laser can also tilt that plane to a set fall: the EL614GM grades a single axis via its slope remote, and the DGL1010GM dials falls in two directions at once for compound grades. If falls and drainage are your bread and butter, start at the grade lasers page.

Which laser do I need for drainage falls?

Set the laser to a known fall (1-in-100, 1-in-200) and run the work to grade for the entire length – single laser set-up, hundreds of metres covered. For falls in one direction, the EL614GM single-grade laser does it via the slope remote. For falls in two directions at once – compound grades on slabs, pads and channels – step up to the DGL1010GM: type the value in, the laser holds it.

Do I need a tripod and staff?

The laser sits on a tripod and the receiver rides on a staff. The 240HDF bundle covers most site work – heavy duty aluminium tripod with a 5/8 inch survey thread and a 2.4m three-section telescopic staff. For earthmoving and bigger height deviations, the 5M5SHDET bundle steps up to an elevating tripod that winds to 3m and a 5m staff.

Will these lasers handle rain, dust and rough sites?

All three models are sealed to IP66 against dust and water, with the laser built inside a heavy duty steel chassis. They also run a Vibration & Wind Sensor (VWS) mode for harsh conditions and a TILT mode for error mitigation if the unit gets knocked.

Can I use a site levelling laser with an excavator or grader?

Yes. Pair the laser with a machine receiver like the MR706 magnetic-mount receiver on the blade – the operator gets a heads-up height reading while trimming. Step up to a full automation system for hands-free trim work.

Is a rotating laser faster than a dumpy level?

For one-person site work, yes. With a rotating laser you set the instrument height once and walk the site with the receiver on the staff – every check comes off the same datum, faster than a dumpy, and nobody has to stand at the instrument reading the staff for you.

Real support. Real people.

Picking a site-levelling laser?


25 years of laser-level experience on the other end of the phone. Tell us the work – plain level, single grade, dual grade – and we’ll match it to the right rotating laser.