Asset, Plant & Machinery Tracking
Monitor your valuable equipment with our robust and weatherproofed devices engineered to withstand the toughest environments. On-board backup battery’s ensure the security of assets even when they aren’t in use, practical plant & machinery tracking solutions for your needs.
Heavy Plant & Machinery Tracking Systems in Ireland
Plant & machinery tracking is an integrated telematics solution that combines ruggedized GPS hardware, engine telemetry, and real-time cloud monitoring to track heavy construction, agricultural, and industrial equipment 24/7 across Ireland and Europe. It provides fleet managers with precise asset locations, security geofence alerts, engine hour logs, and immobilisation controls to eliminate unauthorized usage and accelerate theft recovery.
Why Irish Fleet Managers Choose Mobil-i
- In-House Engineering & Support: Unlike resellers, Mobil-i develops software in-house and deploys native installation engineers across Ireland.
- Ruggedized Weatherproof Hardware: IP67-rated MST Go Trackers with internal backup batteries engineered for harsh job site conditions.
- Instant Theft Prevention: Geofence perimeter alerts and remote engine immobilisation options.
- Telemetry & Maintenance: Automated engine hour logging, battery voltage monitoring, and scheduled service reminders.
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Keep track of your assets 24/7
Our advanced asset tracking features include:
- Quickly and easily locate equipment while it is in motion or stationery
- Ability to react quickly if an asset is stolen or moved without authorisation
- Receive notifications if an asset is moved from a site without notification
- Better manage high value asset resources – the right equipment in the right place at the right time
- Set reminders to ensure you are kept up to date on all trailer based maintenance requirements.
- Asset immobilisation options
- Highly ruggedised devices
- Robust construction for long life and reliability
What is Plant & Machinery Tracking and How Does It Work?
Plant and machinery tracking uses ruggedized GPS telematics devices hardwired or magnetically attached to heavy equipmentsuch as diggers, excavators, dumpers, generators, and tractorsto transmit real-time positional and operational data via cellular networks to a centralized desktop and mobile platform.
The system communicates continuously with GPS satellites and internal sensors to monitor location, battery voltage, ignition status, and machine running hours. If an asset moves outside an authorized geofenced perimeter or operates after hours, the platform instantly triggers automated email, push, and SMS security notifications to site managers.
Why is Plant and Machinery Tracking Essential for Irish Construction and Plant Hire Businesses?
High-value equipment on Irish construction sites faces continuous risk from organized plant theft, unbilled engine hours, and inefficient asset allocation across multiple project locations.
Installing robust GPS machinery tracking reduces plant theft risks, lowers insurance premiums, and verifies actual equipment usage. With live map visibility, plant hire operators can dispatch nearby assets, verify contractor hours, and automate routine maintenance schedules before costly mechanical failures occur.
Comparative Feature Breakdown: Mobil-i vs. Standard Reseller Solutions
Feature | Mobil-i In-House Telematics | Standard Reseller Solutions |
|---|---|---|
Technology Platform | Proprietary MST Web & Mobile App | White-label third-party software |
Technical Support | Direct Dublin-based engineering team | Multi-tiered ticket resale queue |
Device Durability | IP67 Ruggedized with Backup Battery | Standard automotive-grade casings |
Hardware Flexibility | Hardwired, Magnetic, & MST Go Trackers | Single off-the-shelf unit type |
Custom Feature Requests | In-house software updates & API access | Not available / Low priority |
Engine Telemetry | Engine hours, voltage, & immobilisation | Basic ping location only |
What Types of Plant and Equipment Can You Track?
Mobil-i provides tailored tracking solutions across a broad spectrum of powered and non-powered industrial equipment:
Earthmoving & Excavation
- Diggers, excavators, dumpers, telehandlers, and bulldozers.
Site Power & Compression
Mobile generators, air compressors, lighting towers, and water pumps.
Agricultural Machinery
- Tractors, harvesters, slurry tankers, and quad bikes.
How Does Mobil-i Help Prevent Plant Theft and Improve Security?
Mobil-i protects high-value plant machinery through layered security capabilities: custom geofencing, out-of-hours movement detection, and remote asset immobilisation.
When a machine is moved without authorization outside operating hours, the MST Web system triggers instant push notifications to site managers and support teams, allowing rapid coordination with An Garda Síochána using exact GPS coordinates for swift recovery.
How to Deploy Plant & Machinery Tracking Across Your Fleet
Our telematics engineers review your equipment inventory, operational environments, and security requirements.
We configure ruggedized hardwired trackers or self-contained MST Go Trackers tailored to each asset type.
Mobil-i’s certified Dublin-based engineers install and test devices on-site without disrupting your operational timeline.
We set up custom geofences, maintenance schedules, engine hour reports, and user access levels for your team
Ready to Secure Your Machinery and Maximize Fleet ROI?
Don’t leave your high-value equipment vulnerable to theft or unbilled downtime. Contact Mobil-i today for a personalized fleet assessment and see how our Irish-engineered telematics platform keeps your assets secure and productive.
FAQ
Most frequent questions and answers
Pricing for plant machinery tracking includes hardware costs and an operational subscription for telemetry and connectivity. Mobil-i provides customized fleet packages with transparent pricing, full hardware coverage, and ongoing Irish-based technical support without hidden third-party fees.
Yes. Mobil-i installs IP67-rated, weatherproof, and shock-resistant tracking units designed specifically for high-vibration construction environments, mud, dust, and extreme weather.
Engine hour telemetry logs exact machine operating time rather than calendar days, enabling site managers to schedule preventive servicing based on real wear and tear, avoiding unexpected breakdowns and extending machinery lifespan.
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Yes. Mobil-i plant tracking units feature built-in lithium-ion backup batteries that continue transmitting location signals and tamper alerts even if the main machinery power is cut.