Bobcat upgrades telematics platform

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- 27 Jun 2024 ( #1185 ) - West Fargo, ND, United States
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Bobcat's Machine IQ was launched in 2019 in North America
Bobcat's Machine IQ was launched in 2019 in North America

Bobcat has updated its Machine IQ telematics platform with a remote engine disable/enable feature. 

Machine IQ, launched in 2019 in North America, allows connected-machine owners to monitor the health of their Bobcat machine and remotely track information that enhances maintenance, security and performance.

Remote engine disable/enable is the first two-way update to the telematics system, allowing operators to both send commands to and receive data from the machine. 

The new function means operators can shut down their machine with a few clicks, deterring theft and aiding in quick machine recovery.

“Advanced theft deterrence is critical peace of mind for our Machine IQ users and remote engine disable/enable allows our North American and European customers to protect their equipment and allow only authorised usage.” says Garrett Maurer, director of digital product management at Bobcat. 

“This feature also demonstrates our ability to interact with machines via two-way communication using telematics.”

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