Equipment management gets more difficult when machines are spread across jobsites, operators and projects. Knowing where a machine is, how many hours it has accumulated and when service is coming due can make a noticeable difference in how efficiently a fleet is managed.

Bobcat Machine IQ gives equipment owners remote access to important machine information through the Machine IQ mobile app or Bobcat Owner Portal. For compatible Bobcat equipment, Westerra Service can also install aftermarket Machine IQ telematics hardware, bringing connected capabilities to machines already working in your fleet.

Keep Track of Equipment Wherever It Is Working

Machine IQ provides GPS location information that can help you keep track of equipment moving between jobsites, working remotely or stored away from your main facility.

For businesses operating several machines, having that information available from a phone or computer can reduce the time spent trying to determine where equipment is located and whether it is currently in use.

Depending on the Machine IQ package and equipment, location history and additional security features may also be available.

Make Maintenance Easier to Plan

Operating hours and maintenance intervals are two of the most useful pieces of information for keeping equipment service on schedule.

Machine IQ makes this information available remotely, helping owners and fleet managers monitor upcoming maintenance without relying solely on checking individual machines.

Additional Machine IQ Health & Security features can provide maintenance reminders and critical fault-code notifications, giving owners more information when a machine may need attention.

For Westerra Service customers, having accurate machine hours and information available can also make it easier to discuss service requirements and plan upcoming maintenance.

Understand How Your Equipment Is Being Used

Owning more equipment does not always mean having more productive equipment.

Machine utilization information can help fleet managers understand which machines are working regularly and which may be spending more time idle. That information can support scheduling decisions, equipment allocation and longer-term fleet planning.

For businesses operating equipment across several locations or crews, better visibility into machine activity can provide a clearer picture of how the fleet is actually being used.

Add More Visibility to Equipment Security

Knowing where a machine is located can also provide an additional layer of equipment security.

Machine IQ Health & Security offers enhanced features such as geofences, curfew alerts and motion notifications. Remote engine disable and enable is also available on compatible machines.

These tools don't replace normal equipment security practices, but they can provide owners with additional information and control when machines are stored in yards or left on jobsites.

Can Machine IQ Be Added to an Existing Bobcat?

In many cases, yes.

Some newer Bobcat machines include Machine IQ hardware from the factory, while many other machines can be equipped with an aftermarket telematics kit.

Compatibility depends on the machine model, model year and serial number, so it is important to confirm the requirements for your specific equipment before arranging installation.

Westerra Equipment Service can help determine whether your Bobcat is compatible and what is required to get it connected.

Connect Your Bobcat Equipment

Whether you operate one Bobcat or manage equipment across several jobsites, Machine IQ can provide greater visibility into machine location, operating information, maintenance requirements and fleet activity.

Westerra Service offers professional Machine IQ installation and setup for compatible Bobcat equipment.

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