Schonstedt Magnetic Locators
Schonstedt magnetic locators help professionals quickly locate buried ferrous objects by detecting the magnetic fields generated by iron and steel. Commonly used by surveyors, utility professionals, excavators, and contractors, these magnetic locators can help identify buried markers, pipes, and other ferrous objects.
Berntsen carries a selection of Schonstedt magnetic locator models, each offering different features, sensitivity levels, and detection capabilities. Explore our available models to find the right locator for your application.
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MAGGIE |
Spot |
GA-52Cx |
GA-72Cd |
GA-92XTd |
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Pistol-grip |
Ultralight-weight |
Most popular |
Most rugged |
Most portable |
| Major features |
Visual display |
Lowest cost |
Lower cost |
Most popular |
Comes with holster |
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Highest accuracy |
Highest accuracy |
Highest accuracy |
for UXO & Demining Applications |
Extends & retracts |
| Audio Output |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
| Visual Output |
✓ |
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✓ |
✓ |
| Battery Indicator |
✓ |
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✓ |
✓ |
| Sensitivity Indicator |
✓ |
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✓ |
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| Sensitivity Controls |
4 levels |
5 levels |
5 levels |
4 levels |
4 levels |
| Headphone Compatible |
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What Can a Magnetic Locator Find?
Allowing users to locate objects that may be hidden beneath soil, pavement, vegetation, or other surfaces – magnetic locators can detect a variety of buried ferrous objects, including:
- Iron and steel survey markers, pins, and monuments
- Rebar and steel pipes
- Manhole covers and other metal infrastructure
- Buried utility components
- Other iron and steel objects hidden below the surface
The size, depth, orientation, and amount of ferrous material can affect how easily an object can be detected.
How to Choose a Schonstedt Magnetic Locator
Schonstedt offers several magnetic locator models with different features and detection capabilities. When choosing a locator, consider:
- Sensitivity: choose a model with the detection capabilities needed to locate the size and depth of your typical targets
- Portability: consider the weight, size, and design of the locator if you'll be carrying it between job sites or working in difficult terrain
- Audio and visual indicators: different models provide audio signals, visual displays, or both to help identify and locate buried objects
- Application: consider whether you'll primarily use the locator for surveying, utility locating, excavation, construction, or other applications
- Operating environment: look for features (such as rugged construction, water resistance, and battery life) if you'll be working in demanding outdoor conditions
If you're unsure which Schonstedt magnetic locator is right for your application, contact Berntsen for help comparing available models and finding the right solution.
Schonstedt Magnetic Locator Video
Schonstedt Magnetic Locator and Pipe & Cable Locator Trade-In Program
Contact Berntsen Customer Support at [email protected] or 1-800-518-0934 to get your order and trade-in processed.
Trade in an old Schonstedt unit and take $110 off the price of a new Schonstedt locator.
Trade in a competitor's magnetic locator and take $150 off the price of a new Schonstedt locator.
- One trade-in credit per each new unit purchase.
- When trading in a REX, both the receiver and transmitter are required for one trade credit.
- When purchasing and MPC-REX, two trade-in units will be allowed for each new MPC-REX purchased.
- Trade-In Program does not apply to LOKI, u-LOCATE or u-LOCATE+ units.
- Traded units must be taken out of service completely, by destroying the equipment so it is no longer usable or serviceable. Picture documentation of the destroyed equipment, displaying the serial numbers, is required at time of purchase.
- Traded units will not be eligible for repairs of any kind.