Plant Tracking

Track valuable plant machinery and equipment in real time with a simple, reliable plant tracking system from Fleetsmart.

Whether you manage construction equipment, agricultural machinery, site assets or specialist plant, Fleetsmart gives your business clearer visibility over where your equipment is, how it is being used and when it moves.

Our plant tracking devices are designed to help businesses monitor high-value assets, reduce uncertainty and keep better control of day-to-day operations. With live GPS tracking, journey and location history, Geo Fence alerts and useful reporting, you can manage plant machinery through one straightforward platform.

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Real-time tracking

Geofence

Live map view

Routeplanning

Journey history & reporting

Driver id

Driver visibility

Email SMS

UK-based support team

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Easy-to-use tracking platform

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Reliable nationwide coverage

Plant Tracking Built for Busy Sites and Commercial Operations

Plant machinery is often used across changing locations, busy worksites, depots, farms, customer premises and construction projects. Without clear visibility, it can be difficult to know where equipment is, whether it has moved, how often it is being used and whether it is in the right place at the right time.

Fleetsmart’s plant machinery tracking system helps businesses stay in control of valuable equipment without adding unnecessary admin. You can view asset locations, monitor movement and access useful data to support planning, security and operational efficiency.

Plant tracking is ideal for:


- Construction companies
- Plant hire businesses
- Groundworks contractors
- Civil engineering firms
- Agricultural businesses
- Site managers
- Utilities and infrastructure teams
- Businesses managing diggers, tractors, trailers or specialist equipment
- Companies with plant machinery across multiple sites

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Geofence

Improve Visibility Over Valuable Equipment

Plant machinery can be spread across multiple sites, moved between projects or used by different teams throughout the week. Fleetsmart gives you a clear view of where your equipment is, helping your business reduce guesswork and manage assets with greater confidence.

With real-time location data, you can quickly check whether machinery is on site, at a depot, in transit or somewhere unexpected.

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Help Locate Lost, Stolen or Moved Equipment

Plant machinery and equipment can be expensive to replace and difficult to locate once it has been moved. Fleetsmart’s plant tracking devices help your business identify where equipment is and respond quickly if machinery is lost, stolen or moved without permission.

Geo Fence alerts and movement notifications can also help you spot unusual activity sooner, giving you better visibility over high-value assets when they are not in active use.

Asset Tracking Real-time Updates

Reduce Downtime and Improve Planning

When plant equipment is not where it needs to be, jobs can be delayed, and teams can lose valuable time. Plant tracking helps you understand where machinery is located so you can plan work more effectively, assign equipment to the right site and reduce time spent trying to locate assets.

This is especially useful for businesses managing multiple projects, shared machinery or equipment that moves between sites regularly.

Immobilisation

Understand Equipment Usage

Fleetsmart helps you review how plant machinery is being used across your business. This can support better decisions around asset allocation, utilisation and future investment.

If some equipment is being used heavily while other machinery is underused, plant tracking data can help you identify patterns and make more informed decisions about how assets are managed.

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Improve Site and Asset Accountability

When machinery is used by different teams, contractors or site locations, it can be difficult to keep track of activity manually. Plant equipment tracking gives your business a clearer record of location and movement, helping improve accountability across sites.

This can support internal reporting, customer queries, site management and day to day operational control.

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Manage Plant Equipment Across Multiple Locations

Fleetsmart is well-suited to businesses managing plant machinery across several depots, sites or customer locations. Instead of relying on phone calls, spreadsheets or manual updates, your team can access location information through one easy-to-use platform.

Reduce Your Plant Equipment Management Costs Today!

Simple, scalable pricing. No contract plans available.

Self Fit Device

Professional Installation

Self Fit Device

£6.95

per vehicle/mo


  • Live Update Vehicle Tracking
  • Google Premium Mapping
  • Business Report Suite
  • Email Alert Suite
  • Unlimited Users
  • iPhone/Android Mobile Apps

Optional Add Ons Available

In Vehicle Dash Cameras

Road Speed Data / Alerting

Professional Installation

£8.95

per vehicle/mo


  • Live Update Vehicle Tracking
  • Google Premium Mapping
  • Business Report Suite
  • Email Alert Suite
  • Unlimited Users
  • iPhone/Android Mobile Apps
  • Driver Behaviour Suite

Optional Add Ons Available

In Vehicle Dash Cameras

Road Speed Data / Alerting

Vehicle Immobilisation [via App]

* Displayed pricing applies to a 36 month agreement - others available. Free trials apply to easy fit devices only

Fleet Tracking System Real-Time Updates

Real-Time GPS Tracking

View plant machinery and equipment locations in real time through the Fleetsmart platform. This gives your business a clear view of where key assets are, whether they are on site, at a depot, in transit or somewhere unexpected.

Real-time tracking helps reduce the time spent chasing updates and gives your team instant visibility over important equipment.

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Accurate Mapping

Track plant machinery and equipment using accurate mapping that helps your team understand where each asset is located. Fleetsmart gives you clear visibility over equipment movement, helping you manage assets across depots, sites and project locations.

This makes it easier to check whether machinery is where it should be, support site teams with location updates, and reduce time spent searching for equipment.

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Reporting and Usage Insights

Fleetsmart gives your business useful data to help understand how plant machinery is being used across sites, depots and projects.

These insights can support operational planning, asset allocation and future decisions around equipment requirements, helping you identify where machinery is being used effectively and where equipment may be underused.

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Location History

Review previous locations and movement history whenever you need to understand where plant equipment has been.

This can support internal checks, project reporting, customer queries and asset management. Instead of relying on manual records, Fleetsmart gives your team access to clear location data through one simple system.

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Everything you need to manage your plant machinery

  • Simple Setup
  • Scalable Tracking
  • Ongoing Support
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Integrations

Connect Tracking Data with Your Business Systems

Fleetsmart’s software is developed in-house by our own team, giving us greater control over the platform and how it improves. For businesses managing plant machinery, this supports clearer reporting, better visibility and smoother day-to-day asset management.

API integrations can also connect tracking data with other business tools, helping you manage equipment, locations and operational data in a more joined-up way.

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Tailor Your Plant Tracking Setup Around Your Equipment

Enhance your plant tracking setup with optional add-ons such as remote immobilisation, European roaming and additional asset security features. These options can help you tailor the system around the way your equipment is used, whether assets are kept on site, moved between locations or used across larger operational areas.

Fleetsmart can recommend the right add-ons based on your machinery, site setup and day-to-day requirements.

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Keep Better Control of High-Value Equipment

Protect plant machinery and equipment with real-time GPS tracking, Geo Fence alerts and movement notifications. These features help your business respond quickly if equipment is moved unexpectedly, leaves a set location or is not where it should be.

This gives your team an added layer of visibility over high-value assets and helps you keep better control of equipment when it is stored, transported or used on site.

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Get Help from a UK-Based Support Team

From ordering and installation to support, software development and billing, everything is managed in-house by the Fleetsmart team. This gives your business one reliable point of contact whenever you need help.

Whether you are setting up plant tracking for the first time, adding more equipment or need support using the platform, our UK-based team is on hand to provide practical advice and keep your tracking system running smoothly.

Why Choose Fleetsmart for Plant Tracking?

Simple, easy-to-use platform: Manage plant machinery locations, movement alerts, reporting and asset visibility from one straightforward system.

- Real-time equipment visibility: See where valuable plant machinery and equipment is located, helping your team make faster decisions and reduce uncertainty.
- Flexible tracking options: Choose from self-fit or professionally installed tracking options, depending on your equipment and setup requirements.
- Useful for multiple sectors: Fleetsmart supports businesses in construction, plant hire, agriculture, groundworks, civil engineering, utilities and commercial operations.
- Built for valuable assets: Track machinery, plant equipment, trailers, tools and other important assets through one reliable platform.
- UK-based support team: Get help from a knowledgeable in-house team that manages support, setup, software development and billing.
- Scalable as your business grows: Start with a small number of assets and add more plant tracking devices as your equipment list grows.

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Plant Tracking FAQs

What is plant tracking?

Plant tracking uses GPS technology to monitor the location and movement of plant machinery, equipment and valuable site assets. A plant tracking device sends location data to a tracking platform, allowing your business to see where equipment is and review movement when needed. This helps improve visibility, support planning and reduce the risk of equipment being lost, stolen or moved without permission.
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What is plant machinery tracking used for?

Plant machinery tracking is used to monitor equipment such as diggers, tractors, loaders, trailers, site machinery and other valuable assets. It is especially useful for businesses that manage equipment across multiple sites, depots or customer locations. Fleetsmart helps you keep visibility over where machinery is located, how it is moving and whether it is where it should be.
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How does a plant tracking device work?

A plant tracking device uses GPS technology to send location information to the Fleetsmart platform. This allows your business to view equipment locations, monitor movement and review activity. Depending on the asset and setup requirements, Fleetsmart can advise whether a self-fit or professionally installed option is most suitable.
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Can plant tracking help locate lost, stolen or moved equipment?

Plant tracking can help your business locate equipment if it is lost, stolen or moved without permission. With real-time GPS tracking, Geo Fence alerts and movement notifications, Fleetsmart gives you clearer visibility over valuable assets and helps you respond more quickly to unexpected activity.
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What types of businesses need plant tracking systems?

Plant tracking systems are useful for construction companies, plant hire businesses, agricultural businesses, groundworks contractors, civil engineering firms, utilities companies and any organisation managing valuable equipment. If your machinery moves between locations or is used across different sites, plant tracking can help improve visibility and control.
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Can I track plant equipment across multiple sites?

Fleetsmart is suitable for businesses managing plant equipment across multiple sites, depots or project locations. You can monitor asset locations through one platform, making it easier to understand where equipment is and support day-to-day planning.
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What is the difference between plant tracking and asset tracking?

Plant tracking focuses specifically on machinery and equipment such as diggers, tractors, loaders and site assets. Asset tracking is a broader term that can also include trailers, tools, equipment, vehicles and other valuable items. Fleetsmart supports both plant tracking and wider asset tracking through its platform.
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Can I add more plant tracking devices later?

You can start with a small number of plant tracking devices and add more as your business grows. Fleetsmart is designed to scale with your requirements, making it suitable for businesses that want to track a few key assets now and expand their tracking setup over time.
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Does plant tracking help with equipment utilisation?

Plant tracking can help you understand where equipment is and how often it is being moved or used. This can support better decisions around asset allocation, project planning and equipment requirements. If some machinery is regularly underused or difficult to locate, tracking data can help highlight this.
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How do I get started with plant tracking?

Getting started is simple. Speak to the Fleetsmart team and we will discuss your equipment, how it is used and what you need from the system. From there, we can recommend the right plant tracking device, installation option and setup for your business.
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