Gain visibility on equipment utilization to improve your asset performance
Eliminate guesswork and take control of costs and performance. Trackunit’s connected platform unites your utilization data, showing exactly how each machine is used and turning insights into measurable results.
Increase utilization visibility
End the hunt for equipment data, spot idle assets instantly and make confident equipment decisions without guesswork.
Realize savings
Cut the cost of underused equipment by spotting it early. Sell or reallocate assets based on data.
Recover unbilled revenue
Capture revenue from machines working beyond contract terms and bill accurately for every hour of use.
Maximize uptime
Turn idle time into measurable savings by identifying underutilized machines and optimizing deployment.
Solve every utilization challenge with connected insights
From over-utilization to unbilled hours, Trackunit gives every stakeholder the visibility they need to act fast and improve fleet efficiency.
Out of contract equipment use
Close the gap between contract status and utilization by capturing every billable hour with detailed utilization reports ensuring no machine use goes unbilled.
Optimize equipment usage
Prevent costly breakdowns by tracking over-utilization and scheduling proactive maintenance before downtime hits.
Identify over- and under-utilized equipment
Compare equipment utilization across machine types to identify high or low performing assets and ensure your asset count matches your project load.
Relocate idle equipment
Quickly locate idle assets and redeploy them where they’re needed most, reducing transport costs and maximizing machine use.
Spot upsell opportunities
Use utilization data to ensure you have high-demand equipment ready when customers need it, matching customer demand and maximizing revenue.
Monitor rented equipment
Identify underused rented equipment and adjust your rental agreements based on actual usage patterns to lower costs.
How to reduce equipment idle time in four steps
Follow these four steps to identify underused assets, quantify the cost of idle time, and take action to right-size your operations.
Step 1
Identify idle assets
Connect your equipment to Trackunit and get a live view of every asset’s activity status. Filter by location, machine type, or project to instantly surface which machines are sitting unused and for how long.
Step 2
Calculate the cost of idle time
With IrisX and MCP, query your utilization data directly to get answers without pulling a report. See working hours versus idle hours per asset, identify patterns, and build the business case for redeployment or disposal.
Step 3
Set utilization targets
Define utilization benchmarks by asset type or project and track performance against them. Spot underperforming assets early and trigger alerts when machines fall below target thresholds.
Step 4
Monitor and act
Automate alerts for idle or out-of-contract equipment, trigger redeployment workflows, and track utilization trends over time to continuously right-size your asset base.
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Trusted by leading OEMs, rental companies, contractors, and partners to unlock the full value of their fleets and equipment.
One connected platform that turns equipment data into action
Trackunit connects all your utilization data in one place so you can spot idle assets, prevent costly breakdowns, and keep fleet utilization at its peak.
Trackunit Manager®
Get detailed reports on equipment activity
Drill deeper into equipment operation data to analyze working hours, idle time, and utilization patterns. Gain clarity for performance benchmarking, invoicing, and dispute resolution.
Trackunit Manager®
Track location and utilization data
Get a unified view of equipment performance across multiple locations. Identify where machines are underworked or overused and balance your fleet accordingly.
Trackunit IrisX®
Build bespoke utilization analysis
Leverage advanced analytics to uncover usage trends, capture unbilled hours, and build advanced utilization reports that unlock revenue potential.
Case Study
Increase in repeat business
8%
Increase in repeat business driven by better visibility into equipment utilization and uptime performance.
Increase in revenue
4%
Increase in revenue from extended contracts through detection of non-contractual machine use.
Cost savings
$140k+
Saved over 5 years by reducing idle time 20% on a large excavator, turning data into measurable ROI.
Connecting the ecosystem across one platform
Trackunit connects OEMs, rental companies, and contractors in one collaborative data ecosystem where utilization insights create shared value.
OEMs
Turn utilization into your competitive edge
Use real-world usage data to design smarter machines, enhance service performance, and deliver data-driven customer value.
Rentals
Increase utilization across your rental cycle
Use live site data to right-size fleets, improve time and revenue utilization, and reduce idle inventory.
Contractors
Stay ahead on every jobsite
Track utilization, uptime, and machine performance to optimize productivity and control operating costs.
See utilization across every connected asset
From large excavators to compact tools, combine utilization data from every machine, system, and OEM feed into one platform.
Trackunit Raw®
Deep connectivity for equipment
Rugged LTE-M telematics device delivering real-time location, utilization and condition data from heavy equipment.
Trackunit Spot®
Long-life tracking made simple
Self-powered slap-and-track device that reports asset location and utilization for years on an internal battery.
Trackunit Kin®
Smart Bluetooth® tracking for small assets
Bluetooth® tag that connects tools and small assets to construction’s largest BLE network with no power or pairing required.
Trackunit Marketplace®
Datafeeds for standardized mixed fleet data
Connect to +110 data sources to supercharge your data collection to gain valuable equipment insights.
Joel Särkkä
CIO, Renta
“Digitization has been an integral part of being able to scale the business. It forces us to think outside of the box and come up with new solutions. But we always keep in mind that the solutions we create should serve the people using them.”
Roger Rotés
Product Manager, AUSA
"We launched the AUSAnow solution together with Trackunit during 2021,” Roger Rotés, Product Manager at AUSA says. “The partnership between AUSA and Trackunit exemplifies the power of collaboration in driving operational excellence and customer satisfaction."
Jenna Reed
Director, Sunbelt Rentals
"Through our partnership with Trackunit, we are enabling a better end-to-end experience for our customers through data. Having robust equipment data from Trackunit Manager, which pulls in critical information from our IoT devices, is critical to our operations."
Frequently asked questions about equipment utilization
What is the best solution for tracking and reducing equipment idle time?
The most effective solution for tracking and reducing equipment idle time is one that connects your entire asset base in a single view, regardless of make or model. Trackunit gives you real-time visibility across every connected asset, built-in utilization reporting, automated alerts for idle equipment, and advanced analytics that trigger redeployment decisions automatically, making it purpose-built for construction operations at scale.
How do I know which machines are sitting idle and costing me money?
How do I recover revenue from out-of-contract equipment use?
Recovering revenue from out-of-contract equipment use starts with capturing every hour a machine is in use. Trackunit's utilization reports record all machine activity including hours worked beyond the agreed contract period, giving you the detailed data you need to invoice accurately and ensure no billable use goes unrecorded.
Can I use AI to query my equipment utilization data?
You can use AI to query your equipment utilization data directly using Trackunit IrisX and MCP, without needing to run or export a report. Instead of navigating dashboards, you can ask questions about idle time, asset performance, or out-of-contract use and get answers instantly, making utilization management faster for your whole team.
How do I reduce idle time across a mixed fleet base?
What is a good equipment utilization rate for construction?
Can I track utilization for rented equipment?
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