Total Station
Total stations
Trimble C5
Fast, lightweight and easy to use.
Trimble® C5 mechanical total stations are used by survey pros for faster, simpler surveying. Get more accurate measurements quickly and easily carry into any terrain with this rugged, productivity-boosting total station.

Trimble C5
Key Specifications
Trimble C5 is a fast and accurate solution that meets all your needs. With specs like these, you can trust this total station to get the right data the first time.
Spec sheet ➔1", 2", 3" or 5"
2.0 mm + 2 ppm Prism/3.0 mm + 2 ppm DR
5,000 m Prism/800 m DR
4.3 kg
Dual axis
-20°C to + 50° C
Features and capabilities

User friendly
Simple touchscreen technology
The C5 is as easy to use as a smartphone. It has two colorful touchscreen displays that put everything you need at your fingertips.

Optimal precision
Providing data you can trust
Nikon-powered autofocus enables the C5 to quickly focus on the anticipated distance. Simply sight, shoot and go to collect the data you need.

Boost productivity
Eliminate user fatigue
With a powerful, fast long-range EDM, set up fewer times and gather measurements in 2 seconds. You’ll be so efficient, you’ll get the job done in no time.

Connected data
Software to power workflows
Connect your workflow with Trimble Access™ software in the field and Trimble Business Center in the office to manage, process and deliver your data.
Compression Mechanical Total Stations
Angular Accuracy | EDM Accuracy | EDM Measurement Principle |
Maximum Range | Autofocus | Displays | Onboard Software | Plummet | |
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Trimble C5 HP | 1", 2", 3" or 5" | 1 mm + 1.5 ppm (Prism) / 2.0 mm + 2 ppm (DR) | Phase Shift | 3,000 m | No | Two-color touchscreen | Trimble Access | Optical |
Trimble C5 | 1", 2", 3" or 5" | 2.0 mm + 2 ppm Prism/3.0 mm + 2 ppm DR | Time of Flight | 5,000 m | Yes | Two-color touchscreen | Trimble Access | Optical or Laser |
Trimble C3 | 1", 2", 3" or 5" | 2.0 mm + 2 ppm Prism/3.0 mm + 2 ppm DR | Time of Flight | 5,000 m | Yes | Two, black and white LCD | Basic onboard software | Optical or Laser |