Beyond Vehicle Tracking: GPS for Mobile Assets

While GPS tracking is most commonly associated with vehicles, the same technology can protect and monitor any valuable mobile asset. In India, businesses lose crores annually to theft, misplacement, and unauthorized use of non-vehicle assets that could be tracked with GPS technology.

Types of Assets That Benefit from GPS Tracking

• Diesel Generators: Portable gensets used at construction sites, events, and telecom towers
• Construction Equipment: Concrete mixers, compactors, welding machines, and portable cranes
• Trailers and Containers: Unpowered assets that are frequently disconnected from tow vehicles
• Portable Toilets: Rental units deployed at events and construction sites
• Agricultural Equipment: Harvesters, tillers, and irrigation pumps used seasonally
• Event Equipment: Sound systems, lighting rigs, and staging equipment

Battery-Powered GPS Trackers

Since non-vehicle assets typically don't have a power supply, battery-powered trackers are used. Modern options include:

Long-Life Battery Trackers

Trackers with 1-3 year battery life using periodic reporting (every 1-4 hours). Ideal for assets that move infrequently and need basic location tracking.

Solar-Powered Trackers

For outdoor assets, solar panels charge the internal battery, providing unlimited operation without battery replacement.

Motion-Activated Trackers

These trackers sleep when the asset is stationary and activate GPS tracking only when movement is detected, conserving battery while ensuring no movement is missed.

Key Features

• Tamper Alert: Notification if the tracker is removed from the asset
• Geofence Alert: Alert if the asset leaves a defined area (construction site, warehouse)
• Utilization Tracking: For equipment, track hours of operation for billing and maintenance
• Inventory Management: Know the exact location of every asset across multiple sites

EcoCosmo GPS offers compact, rugged asset trackers with long battery life designed for Indian industrial environments.