Barra GPS LTE-M / NB-IoT Tracker
Full GPS precision in a compact battery-powered form factor. Up to 8 years' battery at one update a day, magnetic tamper detection, and LTE-M/NB-IoT connectivity. The go-to tracker for most asset tracking deployments.
600,000+ assets tracked since 2012. The demo covers your setup too: we set up your MapTrack account and devices before anything ships.
In stock: ships within 1-3 business days, with delivery 2-7 days after dispatch. $15 shipping, free on orders over $1,000. 12-month manufacturer's warranty.
| Quantity | Price / unit |
|---|---|
| $200 ex GST($220 inc GST) | |
| $170 ex GST($187 inc GST) | |
| $160 ex GST($176 inc GST) | |
| 1,000+ | Contact us |
Monthly GPS data plan
Each GPS device requires a data plan for connectivity. Select a plan below.
Rated by teams who run plant, fleet and tools
“Our investment in MapTrack paid off in a big way when a couple of pieces of test equipment, valued at over $142,000 AUD, was stolen during a break-in at an employee's home. Thanks to MapTrack, we were able to give police the exact location of the asset, even guiding them over the phone as they executed the search warrant. This led them directly to the equipment, which was recovered within 48 hours.”
Barra GPS features and specifications
The Barra GPS is MapTrack's most popular battery-powered tracker, and for good reason. It combines a full on-device GNSS chipset with LTE-M and NB-IoT dual-mode connectivity to deliver pinpoint 3–5 metre location accuracy, on a battery rated up to 8 years at one update a day. The slim, weatherproof housing conceals easily on trailers, generators, compressors, and plant equipment, while a magnetic switch enables instant activation and tamper detection. At $200 ex GST, it strikes the ideal balance between precision, battery longevity, and cost, making it the default choice for businesses deploying trackers at scale.
Key features
- Full on-device GPS for 3–5 metre accuracy
- Up to 8 years on 2 × AA lithium cells at one update a day
- LTE-M + NB-IoT dual connectivity
- Magnetic switch for activation and tamper detection
- IP68 waterproof, built for Australian conditions
- Compact 149 × 51 × 21 mm form factor
- Movement-based adaptive tracking
- Pre-activated SIM included
Barra GPS specifications
| Network | |
|---|---|
| Connectivity | LTE-M (Cat-M1) / NB-IoT |
| Location method | On-device GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou) |
| Location accuracy | 3–5 metres (open sky) |
| Power | |
| Battery | 2 × AA Lithium (user-replaceable) |
| Battery life (daily) | Up to 8 years at one update a day |
| Battery life (movement) | Up to 3 years with movement-based tracking (2 hours of movement a day, 5 days a week) |
| Battery life (hourly) | Up to 2 years at one update an hour |
| Durability | |
| Ingress protection | IP68 |
| Physical | |
| Dimensions | 149 × 51 × 21 mm |
| Weight | 125 g (with batteries) |
| Environment | |
| Operating temp | -20°C to +60°C |
Fleet cost estimator
What Barra GPS trackers cost for your fleet
Choose how many vehicles and assets you would track. You'll see the upfront and monthly cost ex GST, with inc GST beside it, then book a demo and we'll walk through your numbers in MapTrack.
One tracker per vehicle, machine or trailer.
How long the Barra GPS battery lasts
Battery life depends on how often the tracker reports its position. These are the rated figures for the Barra GPS, each at the update rate it assumes. Temperature, signal and your tracking settings change them, so we size the reporting rate with you in the demo.
Up to 8 years
At one update a day
Up to 3 years
With movement-based tracking (2 hours of movement a day, 5 days a week)
Up to 2 years
At one update an hour
The batteries are user-replaceable, and you can see each tracker's battery level in MapTrack, so you replace them when they're low rather than on a guess.
Not sure the Barra GPS is the right fit?
Tell us what you're tracking and we'll match a tracker and data plan to each asset in a 30-minute demo, then set up your MapTrack account and devices for you.
Ideal for
Best for
Trailers and dog trailers
Full on-device GPS pinpoints trailers to within 3-5 metres. Magnetic tamper detection alerts you instantly if the tracker is removed.
Generators and compressors
Set-and-forget tracking, with a battery rated up to 8 years at one update a day. Movement-based updates activate automatically during transport between sites.
Portable lighting towers
IP68 waterproof housing withstands outdoor exposure. SAW filter and LNA deliver reliable GPS fixes even in difficult signal environments near buildings.
HVAC recovery units and vacuum pumps
Full on-device GPS pinpoints high-value refrigerant handling equipment to within 3-5 metres. Know which job site your recovery units and vacuum pumps are on at all times.
Theft-prone power tools and equipment
At $200 ex GST with magnetic tamper alert, provides theft deterrence and recovery capability for angle grinders, demolition saws, and concrete cutters.
Small plant equipment and compactors
Compact 149 x 51 mm form factor conceals inside or behind portable plant. On-device GPS means no cloud dependency for location fixes.
Pipe cameras and CCTV drain inspection gear
Track CCTV drain cameras and pipe inspection equipment worth $10,000+ across plumbing jobs. Magnetic tamper alert notifies you if a tracker is removed from expensive gear.
“Bloody amazing! We used to spend 1-2 days a week tracking and managing our generators alone.”
How ordering a Barra GPS works
Step 1
Send a quote or book a call
Add trackers and their data plans to a quote and send it, or book a 30-min call and tell us what you need to track.
Step 2
A 30-min setup call
Before anything ships, we go through your quote and how you want your devices set up.
Step 3
We set it up, then it ships
We set up your MapTrack account and devices for you. In-stock trackers ship within 1-3 business days once your order's confirmed, with delivery 2-7 days after dispatch.
Shipping is $15, free on orders over $1,000. Returns within 30 days, and each tracker carries a 12-month manufacturer's warranty. Our trackers ship within Australia and New Zealand.
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
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Platform integration
Works with the MapTrack Platform
Every Barra GPS comes from us and reports into your MapTrack account. No third-party subscription to arrange.
One supplier for the trackers, the Bluetooth tags, the labels and the dash cams, and one account behind them. The asset register lives in MapTrack; live GPS, geofences and trip history run in MapTrack Telematics alongside it.
MapTrack
The asset register every asset shares.
- Latest position of each asset, on the asset's own recordCellular trackers, gateway trackers
- Bluetooth tag detections update the asset's locationBluetooth tags read by gateway trackers
- Tracker battery levelBattery-powered trackers
- Vehicle battery voltageWired trackers
- Run hours and kilometresTrackers, AI dash cams
MapTrack Telematics
The telematics console, an optional add-on.
- Live GPS tracking, geofences, trips and historyCellular trackers
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