This or That? Find the Right David White Surveying & Field Tools for the Job

More tools mean more choices… and MMD just added 250+ new David White products to our catalog.

From surveying equipment and measuring tools to bipods, lasers, paint can holders, and everyday field accessories, there are plenty of options to choose from. The question is: which one is right for the way you work?

Here’s a quick This or That? comparison to help you narrow it down.

22X Optical Level or 26X Automatic Level?

SitePro L6-20 Meridian 22X Optical Level Kit
A practical choice for light construction, leveling, site layout, and turning angles. The L6-20 offers 22X magnification, leveling accuracy of ±1/4″ at 100′, and a working range up to 200′. A built-in sunshade helps with visibility in bright conditions, and the kit includes a tripod, tenths leveling rod, plumb bob, carrying case, and manual.

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SitePro AL8-26 26X Automatic Level Kit
Need more range and accuracy? The AL8-26 steps up to 26X magnification, accuracy up to 1/16″ at 100′, and a working range up to 325′. Its magnetically damped compensator automatically maintains a level line of sight, while a larger aperture provides a sharper image. The complete kit includes a tripod and tenths leveling rod along with the level and field accessories.

The difference: Choose the 22X for straightforward light construction and layout work. Step up to the 26X when longer-range, higher-accuracy leveling is the priority.

Hi-Vis Paint Can Holder or Ballistic Paint Can Holder?

SitePro Paint Can Holder
Keep your marking paint and everyday field tools close at hand. This hi-vis orange holder secures a standard marking paint can with a Velcro safety strap and includes pockets for items like folding rulers, markers, and pencils. Abrasion-resistant construction and a heavy-duty 2″ belt loop make it a convenient everyday field accessory.

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SitePro SiteMAX Ballistic Paint Can Holder
For tougher or wetter conditions, the SiteMAX version uses waterproof, high-strength ballistic nylon with reinforced stitching. It also holds a standard marking paint can, provides additional storage pockets, and features a webbed belt loop that fits belts up to 2.25″ wide.

The difference: Go hi-vis when visibility and easy access are the priority. Choose ballistic construction when you want waterproof material built for demanding field conditions.

Standard Stake Whiskers or Flexible Stake Whiskers?

Salamander SDW6 Series Stake Whiskers
A simple, highly visible solution for surveying, staking, and utility marking when you need to make important field points easier to spot.

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Stake Chasers Whiskers
A flexible option for active jobsites where equipment and vehicles may cross marked areas. They provide visible field marking without relying on a rigid marker that can get in the way of jobsite activity.

The difference: Standard whiskers are a dependable choice for everyday staking and marking. Flexible whiskers make sense when your marks need to coexist with traffic and equipment moving across the site.

Aluminum Bipod or Carbon Fiber Bipod?

SitePro 4260 Aluminum Anti-Crush Bipod
Built for dependable everyday support of GPS antenna and prism poles, the 4260 features an anti-crush clamping system, side-entry head, and independent thumb-release leg adjustments. It fits poles from 1″ to 1-1/2″ in diameter and extends to 71.5″.

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SitePro 4365 Carbon Fiber Anti-Crush Bipod
Get similar field-ready functionality in lightweight carbon fiber construction. The 4365 also fits 1″ to 1-1/2″ GPS antenna and prism poles, uses an anti-crush open-face head, and includes independent thumb-release leg adjustments. It extends to 71.2″ and includes a carrying case.

The difference: Choose aluminum for durable, everyday field use. Choose carbon fiber when reducing weight and making equipment easier to handle in the field are higher priorities.

Fiberglass Tape or Nyclad Steel Tape?

SitePro 100′ Fiberglass Dual-Sided Tape
This waterproof, PVC-coated fiberglass tape is built for surveying, construction, and engineering work in demanding conditions. It measures 100′ x 1/2″, features dual-sided 10ths/100ths graduations, and uses a 3:1 geared open reel for fast rewinding.

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SitePro 100′ Nyclad Steel Dual-Sided Tape
The Nyclad option uses a high-tempered steel blade for excellent temperature stability and accuracy, protected by a wear-resistant nylon coating. It also features dual-sided 10ths/100ths graduations and a 3:1 geared open reel.

The difference: Choose fiberglass when waterproof performance and rugged field use matter most. Choose Nyclad steel when temperature stability and measurement accuracy are your priorities.

Horizontal Rotary Laser or Horizontal & Vertical Rotary Laser?

SitePro KS 100H Horizontal Rotary Laser
Designed for outdoor leveling, grading, elevations, foundations, excavation, and layout, the KS 100H offers electronic self-leveling, ±1/8″ accuracy at 100′, and a working range up to 1,000′. One-button operation keeps setup simple, while the Anti-Drift System alerts you if the laser is disturbed or moves out of level.

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SitePro KS 100HV Horizontal & Vertical Rotary Laser
The KS 100HV adds vertical operation to the same 1,000′ working range and ±1/8″ at 100′ leveling accuracy. That added versatility makes it suitable for horizontal leveling as well as partitions, walls, drop ceilings, floor layout, and other vertical layout applications.

The difference: If your work is focused on grading, elevations, and horizontal layout, the KS 100H keeps things simple. If you also need a vertical reference for layout work, the KS 100HV gives you both capabilities in one laser.

More David White Tools. More Ways to Get the Job Done.

The right surveying and construction equipment depends on the work in front of you. Sometimes you need more range. Sometimes lighter weight matters. And sometimes a small change in material or design can make a big difference over a full day in the field.

With 250+ new David White products now available at MMD, it’s easier to find the equipment and field tools that fit your crew, application, and jobsite.

Shop all David White products at MMD and find the right fit for the job.