Equipment and asset GPS tracking for gear that's never where you are
Machinery on one site, a trailer on another, hire gear out with a customer. Track all of it on one map, get alerted if anything leaves where it should be, and look back over 90 days of movement.
- Battery and hardwired options
- Geofence every site and yard
- Telstra LTE Cat M1 network
- Plans from $15/month per tracker
Geofence alertExcavator 2 has left Site A
One question decides it: does it have its own battery?
Machinery with a battery can power a tracker permanently. Trailers and unpowered gear need one with its own battery. Both report to the same map.
PLX5 Hardwired
Wired into the machine's power, so there's nothing to charge.
- Supports 9V to 36V, covering 12V and 24V machinery
- Updates every 10 to 30 seconds while moving
- Backup battery tracks for up to 2 hours if power is cut
- Hidden install by an auto electrician
Best forExcavators, skid steers, tractors, generators and site vehicles
View the PLX5
PLX3 Portable
Battery powered with strong magnets. Switch it on and attach it.
- No wiring or installation
- Updates every 3 minutes while moving
- Sleeps when still, for around a month per charge
- IP65 rated housing for outdoor use
Best forTrailers, site boxes, attachments, caravans and hire gear
View the PLX3How it works in your line of work
Construction and civil
Machinery spread across several sites is hard to keep an eye on, especially overnight and over weekends.
- Put a geofence around each site and get alerted when anything leaves
- See which machine is on which site without ringing around
- Log servicing and set reminders on the Pro plan
Typical assets
Our picks
Agriculture and farming
On a big property, vehicles and machinery can be anywhere. Tracking puts them all on one map from your phone.
- See where tractors, farm utes and trailers are without driving out to check
- Get alerted if anything leaves the property boundary
- Mark paddocks, sheds and gates as points of interest on the map
Trackers report over the Telstra mobile network, so they need coverage where the asset is. Check Telstra's coverage map for your property before you buy.
Typical assets
Our picks
Rental and hire
Once gear leaves the yard you're relying on the customer. Tracking lets you see where it actually is.
- Set an approved area and get alerted if hired gear leaves it
- Check where overdue items are before you pick up the phone
- Use 90 days of history to settle questions about where gear went
Typical assets
Our picks
Trailers and caravans
Trailers and caravans often sit in storage or on the street for weeks. A battery tracker keeps an eye on them while you can't.
- Attach magnetically to a metal surface, with no wiring
- Get alerted if it leaves the storage yard or driveway
- Move the tracker between trailers whenever you need to
Typical assets
Our pick
Know the moment something leaves site
Equipment often sits on open sites overnight and over weekends, with nobody around. Geofences turn that quiet time into something you're told about, with a location you can act on.
Leave the recovery to police. If equipment is stolen, report it and give them the live location rather than trying to retrieve it yourself.
Site A event logSaturday
- 5:42pmSkid steer 3 stoppedInside Site AParked
- 6:05pmPlant trailer stoppedInside Site AParked
- 2:14amPlant trailer left Site AGeofence alert sent to your phoneAlert
- 2:16amLive location checkedMoving, location shared with policeAction
- 6:30amSkid steer 3Still inside Site ASecure
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Asset tracking tools that suit equipment
Every tracker you own appears in one account, on your phone and your computer.
Geofences for every site
Draw zones around sites, yards, depots and properties, and get notified when assets enter or leave.
Points of interest
Mark job sites, sheds and storage yards on the map, with a name, description and photo.
90 day history
Play back where any asset went, when it moved and where it stopped over the last 90 days.
Instant alerts
Push and email notifications for geofence breaches, movement and power disconnection.
Maintenance logs Pro
Record servicing against each machine and set reminders so nothing gets missed.
Site manager logins Pro
Give supervisors their own sub account that only shows the assets they're responsible for.
PLX5 and PLX3 compared
PLX5
Hardwired
PLX3
Portable battery
- Plans from $15/month per tracker
- No setup fees, cancel any time
- Plan starts when you activate
- See full pricing
Getting the most from asset tracking
Check coverage first
Trackers report over the Telstra network. If a site or paddock has no mobile coverage, the tracker will catch up once it's back in range.
Mind the metal
GPS passes through plastic but not thick steel. Avoid mounting inside a steel toolbox or fully enclosed compartment.
Set a charge reminder
The PLX3 lasts around a month per charge. A monthly reminder in your phone or the Pro maintenance log keeps it running.
Tell your operators
If staff operate tracked machinery, most states require written notice. Our legislation guide covers the rules.
Equipment tracking questions
Got a mix of machinery and trailers? Tell us what you're running and we'll suggest a setup.
Can I track equipment that doesn't have power?
Yes. The PLX3 runs on its own rechargeable battery and attaches magnetically, so it suits trailers, site boxes, attachments and other unpowered gear.
How long does the PLX3 battery last?
Around a month per charge. It reports every 3 minutes while moving and goes to sleep when the asset is still, which is what makes the battery last.
Will the PLX5 work on my machinery?
If the machine has its own battery, almost certainly. The PLX5 supports 9V to 36V, which covers 12V and 24V systems. We recommend an auto electrician installs it so it's wired safely and hidden well.
Will it work on remote sites and farms?
Our trackers use the Telstra LTE Cat M1 network, which covers a large part of regional Australia. They do need mobile coverage to report, so check Telstra's coverage map for your site or property.
Can I get an alert if equipment leaves a site?
Yes. Draw a geofence around each site or yard and you'll get a push or email notification when an asset leaves or enters it.
Can site managers have their own login?
Yes, on the Pro plan. Sub accounts let each manager see only the assets you assign to them.
Can I keep service records against each machine?
Yes. The Pro plan includes maintenance logs and reminders, so you can record servicing and get reminded when it's due.
Know where your gear is, wherever it's parked
Pick a tracker for each asset and see everything on one map.
