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Trimble R980

Seamless connectivity. Total confidence.

The Trimble® R980 GNSS system unlocks peak accuracy and productivity for land surveyors with proven GNSS performance. Overcoming challenging GNSS conditions and excelling in remote locations, the R980 is ready to work wherever the job leads you.

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Benefits and performance

With unparalleled GNSS performance in tough conditions, robust tilt compensation and seamless workflows, the highly reliable R980 provides trust and confidence on every job site.

Productive, connected workflows

Boost productivity with measurably better performance under difficult GNSS conditions and stream corrections using a full suite of connectivity options to suit the job.

Surveyor measuring a point beside a building using the Trimble R980 tilt capabilities.
Surveyor measuring points in a rural environment using the Trimble R980 tilt capabilities.

Work faster and more efficiently

Robust IMU-based tilt compensation lets you forget about leveling the pole, enabling you to get into tight places and get more done, faster than you thought possible.

Upwards looking shot of the Trimble R980 receiver against a background of foliage.

8 mm H/15 mm V

Real-time kinematic precision

RTK +5mm + 0.4mm/° tilt

TIP positioning performance

2 cm H/3 cm V

CenterPoint® RTX precision

Features and capabilities

Work reliably in more places
Elevate productivity

Work reliably in more places

Trimble ProPoint® positioning engine provides superior performance and productivity in challenging GNSS environments such as near and among trees and buildings.

Stake out & measure efficiently
Survey faster

Stake out & measure efficiently

Revolutionize the way you survey with Trimble TIP technology. Accurately stake out or measure points without leveling the pole using IMU-powered tilt compensation.

Access corrections instantly
Connect your way

Access corrections instantly

Easily access real-time, always-on corrections directly from the field using a suite of enhanced connectivity options, including dual-band UHF radio and 4G LTE modem.

Survey untethered
Work anywhere

Survey untethered

Get RTK-level accuracy worldwide without a local base station or real-time network with CenterPoint RTX real-time correction delivered via satellite or internet.

Surveyor near a highway overpass with a survey pole in his left hand, measuring a point.

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Product Summary

Trimble R980

The premium GNSS solution to boost productivity for surveyors.

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Specifications

  • 8 mm H/15 mm V

    Real-time kinematic precision

  • RTK + 5 mm + 0.4 mm/° tilt

    TIP positioning performance

  • 2 cm H/3 cm V

    CenterPoint RTX

  • 450/900 MHz

    Dual-band UHF radio

  • 4G LTE

    Cellular modem

  • 1.13 kg / 11.9 cm x 13.6 cm

    Lightweight & compact

Compare Integrated GNSS Systems

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Max. PrecisionChannelsAntennaUHF RadioRTX CompatiblexFillMemoryCellularSatellitesAdditional Features
Trimble R980Trimble R9808 mm H/15 mm V672IntegratedReceive & transmit 450/900 MHzYesYes9 GB4GGPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, NavIC, QZSS, SBASProPoint, TIP Tilt Compensation
Trimble R12iTrimble R12i8 mm H/15 mm V672IntegratedReceive & transmit 450 MHzYesYes6 GB3.5GGPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, NavIC, QZSS, SBASProPoint, TIP Tilt Compensation
Trimble R12Trimble R128 mm H/15 mm V672IntegratedReceive & transmit 450 MHzYesYes6 GB3.5GGPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, NavIC, QZSS, SBASProPoint
Trimble R780Trimble R7808 mm H/15 mm V672IntegratedReceive & transmit 450/900 MHzYesYes9 GBExternalGPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, NavIC, QZSS, SBASProPoint, TIP Tilt Compensation
Trimble R580Trimble R58010 mm H/20 mm V336IntegratedReceive 450 MHzYesYes256 MBExternalGPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, SBAS, QZSSProPoint
Trimble R2Trimble R210 mm H/20 mm V220IntegratedReceive 450 MHzYesNo48 MBExternalGPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, SBAS, QZSS

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Trimble R980

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