Lightweight Aluminum Grade Rod for Precise Elevation Work
The Sokkia 807650 is a professional-grade 10-foot aluminum grade rod built for surveyors, grading crews, and drainage contractors who need reliable elevation readings on every shot. Constructed from high-strength aluminum, this rod delivers the rigidity and stability required for accurate instrument readings while staying light enough for all-day use in the field. Whether you're setting grades on a commercial site or checking drainage fall on a residential project, the 807650 gives you the precision you need in a package that won't wear you out by noon.
Overview & Jobsite Applications
At 10 feet, the Sokkia 807650 covers the elevation range demanded by most grading, drainage, and site layout tasks. The rectangular cross-section minimizes flex and binding when sections are extended, and the clearly printed tenths and hundredths graduations allow rod persons to call readings quickly and confidently — even across long instrument distances. This rod is at home on rough grading jobs, fine grading operations, utility trenching, and anywhere else a level instrument or total station is being used to control elevations.
Key Specifications
- Model: Sokkia 807650
- Material: High-strength aluminum
- Extended Length: 10 feet
- Graduation Units: Feet, tenths, and hundredths of a foot
- Section Style: Telescoping with button-lock extension
- Cross-Section Shape: Rectangular for rigidity and bind-free extension
- Graduation Style: High-contrast, clearly printed face for long-range readability
- Brand: Sokkia
Key Features
- Button-Lock Sections: Positive locking at each extension keeps the rod at a set height without slipping mid-shot
- Tenths & Hundredths Graduations: Read elevations to the hundredth of a foot directly off the rod — no interpolation required for most grading work
- Aluminum Construction: Lightweight without sacrificing the stiffness needed for accurate readings under windy or uneven terrain conditions
- Rectangular Profile: Resists twisting and flexing when fully extended, maintaining face orientation toward the instrument
- High-Contrast Face: Bold graduation printing remains legible at distances typical of construction survey setups
- Compact Collapsed Length: Breaks down to a manageable size for transport in a truck bed, job box, or transit case
Job Applications
Site Grading & Earthwork: Use the 807650 with an automatic level to control cut and fill operations, verify subgrade elevations, and set grade stakes across commercial and residential sites.
Drainage & Utility Work: Confirm invert elevations, set pipe grades, and verify drainage fall on storm sewer and sanitary sewer installations where hundredths accuracy is required.
Concrete & Flatwork Layout: Check form elevations and slab grades before and during pours to ensure finished surfaces meet plan specifications.
Landscape & Fine Grading: Ideal for finish grading operations where small elevation differences determine proper surface drainage away from structures.
Compatible Accessories
- Sokkia Aluminum Rod Level / Rod Bubble
- Sokkia Automatic Levels — B20, B30 Series
- Grade Rod Carrying Cases & Bags
- Sokkia Tripods for Automatic Levels
- Rod Targets & Sliding Targets for Grade Rods
Related Guides
- How to Read a Grade Rod: Tenths & Hundredths Explained
- Choosing the Right Grade Rod for Your Survey Application
- Setting Up an Automatic Level: A Contractor's Field Guide
- Aluminum vs. Fiberglass Grade Rods: Which Should You Use?
Frequently Asked Questions
- What units does the Sokkia 807650 grade rod read in?
- The 807650 is graduated in feet, tenths of a foot, and hundredths of a foot. This is the standard format used on most U.S. construction and surveying projects, allowing crews to read elevations directly without conversion.
- Is the Sokkia 807650 compatible with automatic levels and total stations?
- Yes. This rod is designed for use with optical automatic levels, dumpy levels, and total stations. It can also be used with laser levels when paired with a compatible rod target or laser detector.
- How many sections does the 807650 have, and how does the locking mechanism work?
- The 807650 telescopes to 10 feet using a button-lock mechanism at each section. Buttons engage positively at the extended position to prevent the rod from slipping or collapsing during a shot, which is critical for consistent readings.
- Can one person operate this rod alone?
- Yes. The lightweight aluminum construction and button-lock sections make the 807650 manageable for solo use on extended projects. A rod level or rod bubble accessory is recommended when a rod person is working without a second crew member to confirm plumb.
