Telematics: Get More From Your Fleet
When it comes to heavy equipment, getting the most out of your fleet is key. That’s where telematics comes in. Telematics allows you to collect important data about machine performance, which helps you make decisions about how to optimize operations.
What exactly is Telematics?
Telematics systems combine hardware and software — GPS technology, onboard diagnostics, and monitoring sensors — to track, log, and report vital information on the performance and operation of your machines. After the hardware components have been installed on your machine by one of Southeastern’s certified technicians, you’ll be able to access the telematics digital dashboard from your phone, tablet, or another mobile device. The digital dashboard displays everything from the location of your machines to fuel consumption, idle times, machine alerts, and more. Telematics gives you insight into whether your machines are experiencing unexpected downtime or being operated unsafely.
Which machines can use Telematics?
Southeastern Equipment can help you install telematics solutions on many manufacturers like:
- Case CE
- CAT
- John Deere
- Kobelco
- Bomag
- JLG
- Kubota
- Rubblemaster
- Komatsu
- And many others!
What is CASE SiteWatch?
CASE SiteWatch is a proprietary telematics solution designed by CASE Construction that can be used on any compatible equipment in your fleet — including CAT, John Deere, Komatsu, and more. That means you can manage all your machines from one platform.
CASE Sitewatch offers:
Compatible with any manufacturer
Southeastern’s certified technicians can install the CASE SiteWatch telematics system on your entire fleet, even if they aren’t CASE machines. That means you can keep an eye on your whole fleet in one place instead of bouncing between multiple apps or software programs. Get everything you need in one place.
Increased production
SiteWatch allows you to see more than just which machines are being used and which ones aren’t. You can actually see how the equipment is being used — light work, heavy work, idle running, travel time etc. Why does this matter? Say for example you can limit idle time. That could save you thousands or millions of dollars in fuel costs. Not to mention it also helps with resell value — the fewer hours on the machine the higher its resell value.
Logistics and efficiency
Keeping tabs on where all of your machines are not only helps with security, it allows you to be more efficient with machine movement. If your fleet is spread across multiple jobsites when you start a new project, you can see which machines are closest and save on trucking costs.
Simplified maintenance
With telematics you’ll be able to see how long machines are idling and work to limit that. With those reduced hours of run time, you’ll have more time between service intervals. Not to mention you’ll avoid putting hours on machines that aren’t actually working.
Reliable security
You don’t need to worry about misplacing or not knowing where your equipment is located. SiteWatch shows you where every piece of your fleet is with pinpoint accuracy.
Accurate job costing
With telematics like Case SiteWatch, you can see how your machine is being used and develop an accurate picture of what it costs to bid a job — helping you estimate better and avoid overages. Detailed and precise machine run time information is provided daily with office software integration, eliminating any need for human data entry.
Want to learn more about telematics solutions?
Click here! Ready to add telematics to your machines? Contact Jessica, Southeastern Equipment’s dedicated telematics specialist, today by calling 248-251-6143 or emailing jalander@southeasternequip.com
About Southeastern Equipment Company
Southeastern Equipment Company has been selling, servicing, and renting heavy machinery since 1957. The company has 18 locations and operates in Ohio, Michigan, Kentucky, Indiana, and West Virginia. Southeastern Equipment also offers online parts sales at https://parts.southeasternequip.com. Manufacturers represented by Southeastern Equipment Company include: CASE Construction, Kobelco, Bomag, Gradall, Mauldin Paving Products, Etnyre, Vacall, Schwarze, Eager Beaver Trailers, Superior Broom, Fecon, Skytrak, JLG, Sullair, Werk Brau, and several others. For more information, visit www.southeasternequip.com.
