Small Equipment Tracking Devices: Best Options by Asset Type
Small equipment—pumps, generators, compactors, pressure washers—needs tracking without bulky hardware or recurring fees. The best device depends on range, environment, and how often assets leave the yard.
Device Types That Actually Work
- BLE tags / AirTags: Best for low-cost coverage and recovery
- Battery GPS: Best when assets travel across cities or regions
- LoRaWAN: Best for long battery life on private networks
Gotchas to Design Around
- Bluetooth range varies by environment and obstacles.
- LoRaWAN has duty-cycle limits that restrict frequent updates.
- GPS is unreliable indoors or inside metal structures.
Practical Deployment Tips
- Tag every small asset with AirTags for recovery.
- Reserve GPS for the 10–20% that travel widely.
- Use simple geofence alerts instead of high-frequency pings.
Why AirPinpoint Is Different
AirPinpoint is built for non-powered assets and mixed fleets. We combine the Apple Find My network with asset workflows so you get wide coverage, long battery life, and recovery visibility without turning every trailer or tool into a subscription.
Our 12-Month Minimum (Because We Know It Works)
We require a 12-month minimum. The product is purpose-built, the rollout is fast, and the outcomes are clear. If you want short-term trials, most teams start with a small pilot scope inside the 12-month plan.
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