GPS plant tracking for heavy machinery
Monitor the location and usage of your excavators, dumpers, forklifts, and other construction plant in real time. Know where every machine is, when it's being used, and when it moves without authorization.
The real cost of untracked construction plant
Your vans might already be covered by vehicle tracking, but heavy machinery left on site overnight or spread across several locations is much harder to keep an eye on.
Without plant tracking, you face challenges that hit both the schedule and the budget.
Hiring plant you already own
When you can’t see what’s on each site, the default is to hire in machinery you already have. It’s an avoidable cost that adds up quickly, especially on longer projects.
No accountability for who's using what
There’s no clear record of when each machine was used or for how long, which makes misuse and disputes hard to resolve.
Machinery sitting idle on the wrong site
Plant left on a finished job ties up machinery that could be working elsewhere. Often, you only find out it’s needed once a project is already waiting.
Unexpected breakdowns disrupting projects
Machinery that isn’t monitored can miss service intervals, leading to costly repairs and delays. Fleet maintenance software helps keep servicing on schedule.
Overnight theft with no early warning
Construction sites are a target. Without movement alerts, theft often isn't discovered until the following morning, by which point recovery is much harder.
Plant tracking features
Real benefits of plant tracking
Plant tracking gives construction businesses the data they need to protect assets, reduce costs, and keep projects running on time.
Harder to steal, harder to move undetected
Hidden installation behind vehicle panelling leaves nothing visible to remove. Rugged, tamper resistant cabling makes it much harder for thieves to disable plant tracking.
Reduce plant theft and unauthorized use
Instant plant tracking alerts mean you can act fast if machinery moves when it shouldn’t. Check where every machine is from your desk or the tracking app.
Peace of mind 24/7
Geofence alerts notify you the moment machinery leaves a site boundary out of hours. A backup battery keeps the tracker running even if power is cut.
Speed up insurance claims
Location history and timestamped movement data give you evidence to support theft claims. Disputes are easier to resolve with an accurate, verifiable record.
Visibility across remote and rural sites
GPS and global satellite coverage keep machinery visible even in low signal areas, so you can rely on plant tracking wherever the job takes you.
Improve site productivity
Knowing where plant is across all your sites saves time spent searching for machinery. Use it alongside job management software to plan your work, and your team can get more jobs done each week.
How plant tracking works
Getting started with plant tracking from RAM is straightforward. Here's what to expect:
Choose your tracker
Engineer installation
Log in and go live
Monitor and protect
Built on 20+ years of proven results
Thousands of businesses rely on RAM every day to keep their fleets running efficiently and compliantly.
Frequently asked questions about plant tracking
Plant tracking uses GPS devices fitted to construction machinery; excavators, dumpers, forklifts, compactors, and other plant, to monitor their real-time location, usage, and movement. Data is accessible via the RAM Tracking dashboard or our vehicle tracking app, giving site managers and fleet operators full visibility of their machinery at all times.
Asset tracking is typically used for smaller, unpowered equipment like tools, generators, and cable drums. On the other hand, plant tracking is designed specifically for heavy construction machinery; powered vehicles that move between sites and need a hardwired, ruggedised device built to withstand demanding site conditions.
Yes. Geofence alerts notify you immediately if machinery moves outside a designated area or outside working hours. If plant is stolen, real-time GPS location data can be shared with the police to support a fast recovery.
To find out more, explore our guide on how tracking prevents theft.
Yes. RAM plant trackers have a built-in 1,800mAh backup battery that keeps the unit running even if the machine's main power is interrupted. The tracker is also hardwired behind vehicle panelling, leaving nothing visible to tamper with or remove.
Pricing depends on the number of machines, features required, and contract length. Get in touch and we'll put together a quote based on your specific requirements.
Start tracking your plant machinery today
Whether you're managing plant on a single site or across multiple locations, with our plant tracking system, you’ll have visibility to protect your assets, cut costs, and keep your projects moving.