CONSTRUCTION VEHICLES

Why construction equipment needs tracking

Construction machinery is a frequent theft target because it is valuable, often left on open sites, and slow to replace when a project depends on it. Beyond theft, fleet managers need to know how many hours a machine actually ran, whether it moved outside the work area, and whether fuel or battery is being drained unexpectedly. Construction fleet tracking also helps with billing clients accurately for equipment usage and planning maintenance based on real engine hours rather than estimates.

• Theft recovery for machines left on remote or unfenced sites
• Verification of working hours for billing and payroll
• Geofencing to confirm equipment stays within the project perimeter
• Maintenance planning based on actual engine run time

How to choose the right tracker

Heavy machinery GPS tracker selection depends mostly on power supply and mounting. Many construction vehicles run on higher voltage systems or have irregular battery behavior, so a tracker built for high voltage or industrial wiring, such as the Teltonika FTC881, is often a safer fit than a standard car tracker. If you need engine diagnostics, fuel level, or hour meter data pulled directly from the vehicle, look for CAN bus support, available on models like the FMC150 or FMB140. For simpler machines where you mainly need position and movement alerts, a basic tracker such as the FMB920 or FMB900 is enough. The FMB130 is worth considering where alarm-style inputs, like an ignition or door sensor, are already present on the machine.

Mounting should be discussed with our installers case by case, since construction vehicles vary widely in cabin layout, exposed wiring, and vibration levels.

Installation and the subscription

Installation is carried out by technicians familiar with heavy machinery wiring, with the tracker placed to avoid damage from vibration, water, or debris. Every tracker is paired with a SIM card from Entopizo and access to our own tracking platform and mobile apps, so you see live position, history, geofence alerts, and movement notifications without relying on a third-party server.

Some buyers search for a tracker without subscription. A subscription-free device can show a position when queried, but without an active SIM and platform you lose live tracking, automatic alerts, history storage, and support when something goes wrong. Our subscription includes the SIM data plan, platform access, apps for office and mobile use, and configurable alerts, so the tracker keeps working as a monitoring tool rather than a one-time locator.

Real use cases

A rental company tracks every excavator leaving the yard so it always knows which client site a machine is on. A contractor sets a geofence around an active project and gets an alert if a loader leaves the perimeter outside working hours. A fleet manager compares reported engine hours against tracker data to confirm maintenance schedules and billing are accurate.

Frequently asked questions

Can a GPS tracker work without a battery connection on heavy machinery?

Yes, several Teltonika models support internal backup batteries or external high voltage input, which our installers configure based on the machine's electrical system.

Do I need CAN bus support for construction equipment?

Only if you want engine hours, fuel level, or diagnostic data read directly from the vehicle. For basic position and movement tracking, a simpler tracker is sufficient.

What happens if I stop paying the subscription?

The SIM connection and platform access stop working, so the tracker can no longer send live position or alerts, even if the hardware itself is undamaged.

Is installation included when I buy a tracker from Entopizo?

Installation is carried out by our technicians and arranged separately depending on your vehicle and location, so contact us to schedule it.