SECO 5220-13-BLK Heavy-Duty Wood Tripod - Black Hardware - Round Head

Overview

The SECO 5220-13-BLK Heavy-Duty Wood Tripod provides a stable mounting platform for total stations, theodolites, optical levels, construction lasers, and other compatible surveying instruments.

Constructed from high-quality birch hardwood, the tripod features wide-frame extension legs, adjustable quick clamps, and a large 6.5-inch aluminum head. A brass 5/8-11 instrument fastener provides compatibility with standard surveying equipment, while aluminum shoes with hardened-steel replaceable points support secure placement across varied terrain.

Black powder-coated metal fittings provide a durable finish, and an included heavy-duty poly-webbing shoulder strap makes the tripod easier to carry between setups.

Key Features

• Heavy-duty wood instrument tripod
• SECO part number: 5220-13-BLK
• High-quality birch hardwood construction
• Wide-frame extension legs
• Adjustable quick-clamp leg locks
• Large 6.5-inch aluminum instrument head
• Brass 5/8-11 instrument fastener
• Black powder-coated metal fittings
• Aluminum tripod shoes
• Hardened-steel replaceable points
• Includes a heavy-duty poly-webbing shoulder strap
• Collapses to 43 in (109 cm)
• Designed for professional surveying and construction instruments

Birch Hardwood Construction

The SECO 5220-13-BLK is manufactured from high-quality birch hardwood for dependable instrument support in professional surveying and construction environments.

The substantial wood construction provides a solid platform for precision instruments and is well suited for fieldwork requiring stability during angular, elevation, and layout measurements.

Wide-Frame Extension Legs

Wide-frame extension legs provide a stable stance while allowing each leg to be adjusted independently.

This makes it easier to level the tripod head on:

• Soil
• Gravel
• Pavement
• Sloped terrain
• Uneven construction surfaces
• Interior concrete floors

SECO specifies 123 mm dowel components within the tripod’s leg construction.

Adjustable Quick Clamps

The tripod uses adjustable quick clamps for fast leg extension and secure locking.

Quick-clamp operation helps reduce setup time when moving between instrument positions. Each clamp should be checked before mounting equipment to ensure that the corresponding leg is fully secured.

A separate twist-lock tripod model is identified by SECO as part number 5420-13.

Large Aluminum Instrument Head

The tripod features a large aluminum head measuring:

• 6.5 in
• 165 mm

The broad mounting surface provides stable support for compatible surveying and construction instruments.

Brass 5/8-11 Instrument Fastener

An integrated brass fastener uses the standard 5/8-11 survey mounting thread.

This common connection supports compatible equipment such as:

• Total stations
• Theodolites
• Optical and digital levels
• Construction lasers
• Tribrachs
• Instrument adapters

Mounting compatibility should be confirmed before installing equipment.

Black Powder-Coated Hardware

The metal fittings feature a durable black powder-coated finish.

The coating helps protect exposed hardware from handling wear, abrasion, and regular field conditions while giving the tripod a clean professional appearance.

Aluminum Shoes and Replaceable Points

Each leg is equipped with an aluminum shoe and a hardened-steel ground point.

The shoe provides a durable connection at the base of the wooden leg and offers a surface for applying downward pressure during setup. Replaceable points allow worn ground-contact components to be serviced without replacing the complete tripod leg.

Extended and Collapsed Lengths

SECO lists this heavy-duty tripod design with extended lengths of:

• 68 in (173 cm)
• 72 in (183 cm)

Both configurations collapse to:

• 43 in
• 109 cm

The exact extended-length configuration should be confirmed for the tripod being ordered.

Included Shoulder Strap

A heavy-duty poly-webbing shoulder strap is included for easier transportation.

The strap allows the tripod to be carried over the shoulder while the operator transports an instrument case, tribrach, controller, or other field equipment.

Ideal Applications

• Total station surveying
• Robotic total station support
• Construction layout
• Theodolite measurements
• Optical and digital leveling
• Construction laser setup
• Boundary surveying
• Topographic surveying
• Control-point measurements
• Structural layout
• Engineering fieldwork
• General instrument support

Technical Specifications

What’s Included

• 1 × SECO Heavy-Duty Wood Tripod with Black Hardware
• SECO p/n: 5220-13-BLK
• 1 × Integrated brass 5/8-11 instrument fastener
• 1 × Heavy-duty poly-webbing shoulder strap

Instrument, tribrach, laser, carrying case, and other surveying accessories are sold separately.

Stable Wood Tripod for Professional Survey Instruments

The SECO 5220-13-BLK combines birch hardwood construction, wide-frame extension legs, quick-clamp adjustment, and a large aluminum head. Its black powder-coated hardware, replaceable points, and included shoulder strap make it a dependable instrument tripod for surveying, leveling, and construction layout.