Choosing a GPS tracker depends on four factors: what you're tracking (vehicles, equipment, tools, or containers), power source (battery, hardwired, OBDII, or solar), update frequency (real-time vs periodic), and environment (indoor, outdoor, or both).
For fleet vehicles, hardwired trackers like the Dart3 or G70 BLE provide continuous real-time tracking powered by the vehicle battery. The Bolt2 plugs into any OBDII port for instant installation with no wiring.
For unpowered equipment like trailers, generators, compressors, and containers, battery-powered trackers are ideal. The Barra GPS is rated for up to 8 years of battery life at one update a day, with LTE-M connectivity and 3-5 metre GPS accuracy. The Oyster Edge adds BLE gateway capability to detect nearby Bluetooth beacons.
For tools and small assets, Bluetooth beacons like the E5 or Blue PUCK ID provide proximity-based tracking through nearby GPS gateways at a fraction of the cost of a dedicated GPS tracker. Pair beacons with QR asset labels for a complete low-cost tracking solution.
For remote or satellite-only areas, the G150 Satellite tracker, with its optional Iridium module, uses Iridium for global coverage where cellular networks don't reach - ideal for mining, oil & gas, and remote infrastructure.
MapTrack cellular trackers ship with a pre-activated SIM, every device connects to the MapTrack platform, and all hardware includes Australian technical support. Volume discounts apply for orders of 10+ units.
Most teams start with one tracking method and expand as they see results. QR asset labels are the fastest entry point: print labels, stick them on equipment, and start scanning to check assets in and out. No hardware installation, no data plans, no waiting.
For assets that move between sites or need real-time visibility, add GPS trackers. Battery-powered devices suit trailers, generators and unpowered equipment. Hardwired trackers suit fleet vehicles and heavy plant. All GPS data feeds into the same asset register alongside QR scan history.
Bluetooth beacons extend tracking indoors and into areas where GPS signals cannot reach, such as warehouses, workshops and underground sites. Beacons pair with GPS gateway trackers to report their position without needing direct satellite access.
The combination of QR labels, GPS trackers and Bluetooth beacons gives you full visibility from the warehouse to the job site to the workshop and back again. All data is consolidated in MapTrack with one login, one asset register and one set of compliance and maintenance workflows.
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