We use smart technology for our homes and health, so why shouldn't we use it for our heavy machinery? Equipment owners can track their assets to improve productivity, reduce operating costs and enhance machine performance. Heavy equipment telematics offers increased visibility and excellent management tools so you can oversee, monitor and control your entire fleet in real time. Here are the top benefits of telematics for heavy equipment industries.

Telematics encompasses a wide range of technologies for monitoring your equipment and machines using GPS, monitoring sensors and on-board diagnostics. Companies that use telematics are better able to track equipment performance, log and report data, and ensure optimal operation. For instance, you can locate your entire fleet in seconds and monitor your operators' driving behaviors in one platform.

Other machinery data points you can track using telematics includes:

• Speed
• Driving habits
• Location
• Idle time
• Fuel consumption
• Hours used
• Vehicle inspection reports
• Emissions
• Miles traveled
• Seatbelt use
• Load information
• Machine alerts

With telematics, you and your team can effectively track machine activity, engine diagnostics and driver behavior in real time — without having to be on site. Telematics works by sending data from your equipment to your computer or mobile device using the following components:

• An onboard diagnostics port for the telematics device
• A private cellular network
• A secure server
• Sophisticated, reliable fleet management software

With all of these elements in place, you can instantly see the ins and outs of each piece of equipment in your fleet.

Telematics is the solution to age-old fleet management issues. Here are the top 12 benefits of construction telematics:

1. Better overall efficiency
2. Reduced fuel consumption
3. Detection of operational issues
4. Improved operator performance and safety
5. Prevention of unauthorized use
6. Efficient equipment allocation
7. Reduced operating costs
8. Improved expense management
9. Effective preventative maintenance and repair schedules
10. Increased productivity on the job site
11. Efficient routing and dispatching
12. Automated load tracking

Telematics makes it easier to get the job done while ensuring your equipment stays in top shape. The selection at Cat Used includes pre-owned construction equipment and machinery straight from your Cat® dealer. In addition to used construction and mining equipment, you can find power systems, attachments and transport vehicles at your local dealer.

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