Bosch Professional GOL 32 D Optical Level Kit with BT 160 Tripod and GR 500 Measuring Rod (0601068502)

High-Magnification Optical Precision and Heavy-Duty Outdoor Surveying

 

The Bosch Professional GOL 32 D Optical Level is an industrial-grade leveling and surveying solution engineered to deliver precise height assessments, distance calculations, and structural alignment over expansive outdoor construction sites. Driven by a high-clarity optical objective assembly with 32x magnification, this heavy-duty leveling instrument provides exceptional target image sharpness and a maximum working range of up to 120 metres. Designed specifically to withstand harsh outdoor environments, its robust metal housing features comprehensive IP54 dust and splash protection to ensure accurate readings regardless of jobsite dust or light rainfall. To preserve internal mechanical calibration during transit across rough terrain, the tool is built with a reliable integrated compensator lock, making it an absolute necessity for civil engineers, earthmoving contractors, and structural foundation crews.

 

Key Features

• Powerful 32x Optical Magnification: Offers an exceptional magnification factor paired with a fast, large-aperture objective lens to ensure sharp target targeting and clear leveling rod readings over long ranges.

• 120-Metre Maximum Working Range: Provides a broad surveying envelope optimized for large-scale earthworks, commercial foundations, and civil infrastructure planning.

• Premium Leveling Precision: Delivers exceptional accuracy rated at ±1.0 mm at 30 m, allowing for tight tolerance control during critical drainage grading or slab alignment.

• Rugged IP54 Weatherproof Housing: Features a robust, dust-protected and splash-resistant construction layout built to perform reliably in demanding outdoor field conditions.

• Heavy-Duty Transport Compensator Lock: Mechanical locking system automatically restrains the internal pendulum when stored, shielding delicate internal components from severe impacts during transport.

• Integrated Target Alignment Prism: Built-in pentaprism allows for easy, convenient reading of the circular bubble vial directly next to the sight line for fast initial setups.

 

Technical Specifications

• Magnification: 32 x

• Accuracy: ± 1.0 mm at 30 m

• Working Range: Up to 120 m

• Dust and Splash Protection: IP54

• Unit of Measure: 360 Degrees

• Tripod Connection Thread: 5/8"

• Operating Temperature Range: -10 °C to 50 °C

• Storage Temperature Range: -20 °C to 70 °C

• Instrument Weight (Approx.): 1.5 kg

 

Ideal For

• Civil Engineering & Road Works: Accurately mapping out terrain heights, establishing drainage line gradients, and controlling levels across wide civil construction beds.

• Commercial Foundations & Concrete Pouring: Trueing large foundation formworks, verifying structural sub-base levels, and monitoring concrete pouring heights across extensive commercial zones.

• Land Surveying & Site Grading: Transferring reference benchmarks, calculating horizontal distances via stadia lines, and supervising extensive site excavation depths.

• Landscaping & Retaining Walls: Determining accurate slope gradients, step-level transitions, and aligning deep foundation cuts for stone wall structures.

 

What’s in the Box? (0601068502)

• 1 x Bosch Professional GOL 32 D Optical Level Instrument

• 1 x Bosch Professional BT 160 Aluminum Building Tripod (0601091200)

• 1 x Bosch Professional GR 500 5-Metre Telescopic Measuring Rod (0601094300)

• 1 x Heavy-Duty Protective Carrying Case (1 600 A00 0LF)

• 1 x Optical Lens Shield Cover Cap

• 1 x Standard Plumb Bob Assembly

• 1 x Mechanical Adjusting Calibration Pin

• 1 x Internal Hex Wrench Key

• 1 x User Instruction and Operations Manual

 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What makes this specific 0601068502 product listing unique? This specific SKU (0601068502) is a complete, out-of-the-box professional surveying solution. In addition to the GOL 32 D optical level instrument and its carrying case, it specifically includes the heavy-duty Bosch BT 160 Aluminum Tripod and the GR 500 5-Metre Telescopic Measuring Rod, saving you from having to source matching site accessories separately.

2. How does the internal transport compensator lock safeguard the tool? An optical level relies on an internal, floating pendulum system (the compensator) to automatically maintain a true horizontal line of sight. When the level is turned off or stored in its case, the integrated mechanical compensator lock automatically clamps the pendulum firmly in place, preventing damaging metal-on-metal impacts while driving across bumpy jobsites.

3. Can this tool measure horizontal angles as well as vertical levels? Yes. The base of the level features a clearly calibrated 360-degree circle ring dial with a smooth fine-motion drive screw. This allows you to set a baseline reference marker on zero and accurately measure horizontal angles between different structural layout points on site.

4. How should the optical level be checked or calibrated for ongoing accuracy? While the tool is calibrated at the factory, heavy transit shocks can cause minor deviations over time. To verify or calibrate the instrument on site, use the included adjusting pin following the "two-peg test" method outlined in the manual to correct the crosshairs, and clear out external optical dust using a soft lens cloth.