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Lietz DT5A Electronic Digital Theodolite
$580
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- Current bid
- $580
- Buyer's premium (15%)
- $87
- Sales tax (est. 8.2%)
- $55
- Est. all-in
- $722
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Item: Lietz DT5A Electronic Digital Theodolite Pickup: Houston, TX 77087 Removal deadline: At a minimum, Buyer must Schedule removal appointment with Yard Contact listed on LOA, 48 hours in advance - Buyer must remove asset(s) within ten (10) business days from the time... Loading help on site: please advise (assume none) Please quote pickup, any packing or crating, and transport.
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BidProwl Summary
Lietz DT5A electronic digital theodolite listed as salvage or damaged condition with no specific defects noted in the description. Survey professionals, construction crews, and used surveying equipment resellers buy these for field work or parts harvesting. Before bidding, physically inspect the display for cracks or dead pixels, test the electronic angle readout circuits, verify the telescope optics are clear, and confirm the tripod mount threads and leveling screws function.
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Description from GovDeals
🔥 AUCTION LISTING – Lietz DT5A Electronic Digital Theodolite 🔥
🎯 Accurate, Reliable Surveying Tool – Ready for the Field
Up for auction is a Lietz DT5A Digital Theodolite, a dependable electronic theodolite designed for precise horizontal and vertical angle measurements. Built by David White Lietz, this unit offers a solid balance of accuracy, ease of use, and durability—perfect for professionals or budget-conscious buyers.
📐 Item Highlights:
Digital Angle Readout – Clear, easy-to-read display for fast measurements
High Accuracy Performance – Ideal for construction layout and surveying tasks
Electronic Operation – Speeds up workflow vs. traditional optical models
Compact & Portable – Easy to transport between job sites
Rugged Design – Built to handle field conditions
Pickup information
Houston, TX 77087
Open in Google MapsDenenburg Construction Group, LLC
Condition: Salvage/Damaged
Contact the seller through GovDeals for pickup. Most sellers require removal within about 10 business days of payment.
Sold as-is where-is. You arrange and pay for pickup or transport.
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Onsite inspections are prohibited. Online inspection, only. As this asset is being sold as-is, where-is, please bid accordingly.
Removal terms▾
- Seller will assist with loading asset(s) onto buyer conveyance - Buyer is responsible for securing load and transportation costs - Buyer will receive Load Out Advice/Authorization for Release (LOA), once payment and seller required documents have been satisfied - Buyer or Buyer's removal agent must have LOA on-hand at the time of removal - Removal is by appointment, only. At a minimum, Buyer must Schedule removal appointment with Yard Contact listed on LOA, 48 hours in advance - Buyer must remove asset(s) within ten (10) business days from the time and date of the close of the auction. If there is a mutual agreement between the Buyer and the Yard Contact extending beyond the ten (10) business days, it is the responsibility of the Buyer to properly document this agreement in writing. Items remaining onsite beyond ten (10) business days from the time and date of the close of the auction will be considered abandoned in place - Buyer or Buyer's removal agent must satisfy Seller'
