Comparing Electromagnetic Locator Brands and Kits
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| Parameter /Product | RD7100M | RD8200SG | RD8200 | CAT4+ | Vivax vLoc3-Pro | Leica DD120 | RIDGID NaviTrack Scout |
| Can find ferrous objects? |  | | | | | | |
| Can find non-ferrous objects? with sondes, tracewire and/or Rodder | | | | | | | |
| Works in silty soil? | | | | | | | |
| Works in clayey soil? | | | | | | | |
| Works in organic soil? | | | | | | | |
| Works in sandy soil? | | | | | | | |
| Min frequency (KHz) | 8Hz | 512Hz | 512Hz +ELF (98/128Hz) | 8kHz | 98Hz | 8.192kHz | 128Hz |
| Max frequency (KHz) | 131kHz | 200kHz | 200kHz | 68kHz | 200 kHz | 131.072kHz | 33kHz |
| Effort, training, Skill for data interpretation | Low/Medium | Medium | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Relative cost (Price Range) | Medium | High | Medium | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Max depth (ft) | |||||||
| Depth Location Accuracy (Tolerances) | ± 3-5% | ± 3-5% | ± 3-5% | Line: ± 5% from 0.1m (4") to 3m (10ft) Sonde: ± 5% from 0.1m (4") to 7m (23ft) | ± 3% of depth upto 3meters (9ft) ± 5% of depth over 3meters (9ft) | ±10% from 0.3m to 3m | ±5%~ |
| Weight | Receiver: 1.9kg Transmitter: 2.9kg | Receiver: 2.4kg Transmitter: 2.9kg | Receiver: 2.6kg Transmitter: 2.9kg | Receiver: 2.3kg Transmitter: 2.5kg | Receiver: 2.1kg Transmitter: 3.2-4.4kg | Receiver: 2.7kg Transmitter: 2.4kg | Receiver: 1.4kg Transmitter: 1 or 4kg |
| Features | |||||||
| Clamp Attachment Available | | | | | | | |
| Induction Modes | | | | | | | |
| Direction Compass | | | | 🗷 | | 🗷 | |
| Transmitter Output | 1W,5W,10W | 1W,5W,10W | 1W,5W,10W | 1W | 5W,10W,25W | 1W | 5W, 10W |
| Rechargeable Batteries Options | | | | | | | |
| GNSS Antenna (Survey Grade) | 🗷 | | 🗷 | 🗷 | 🗷 | 🗷 | 🗷 |
| Passive Modes | |||||||
| Power Mode. (50Hz/60Hz) | | | | | | | |
| Radio Mode | | | | | | | |
| CPS Mode | | | | 🗷 | | 🗷 | 🗷 |
| CATV Mode | | | | 🗷 | | 🗷 | 🗷 |
| RFID Markers Frequencies Available | |||||||
| Electrical Power (169.8kHz) | | | | 🗷 | 🗷 | 🗷 | 🗷 |
| H20Water (145.7kHz) | | | | | 🗷 | 🗷 | 🗷 |
| German Power (134.0kHz) | | | | | 🗷 | 🗷 | 🗷 |
| Sanitary/Waste (121.6kHz) | | | | | 🗷 | 🗷 | 🗷 |
| Telephone/Telecoms (101.4kHz) | | | | 🗷 | 🗷 | 🗷 | 🗷 |
| Gas (83.0kHz) | | | | 🗷 | 🗷 | 🗷 | 🗷 |
| CTV/Cable TV (77.0kHz) | | | | 🗷 | 🗷 | 🗷 | 🗷 |
| General/non potable water (66.35kHz) | | | | 🗷 | 🗷 | 🗷 | 🗷 |
| French Power (40.0kHz) | | | | 🗷 | 🗷 | 🗷 | 🗷 |
| Fault Finding Available (A-Frame) | | | | 🗷 | 🗷 | 🗷 | 🗷 |
Electromagnetic Locator Kit Reviews List
-RD7100M Full Product Review
-RD8100M Full Product Review - Click Here
-RD8200 Full Product Review
-RD8200SG Full Product Review
-CAT4 + EN31 Full Product Review
-Vivax vLoc3-Pro Full Product Review
-Leica DD120 Full Product Review
-NaviTrack Scout Locator Full Product Review