Easy Equipment Tracking: GPS Tool Tracking Tags and Devices

Track your most valuable tools and equipment with small, ultra-durable, battery-powered tool tracking devices.

Build a Better Tool Tracking System

An effective equipment tracking system helps businesses protect valuable tools, improve utilization, and reduce losses across every job site. With our range of compact, concealable GPS tracker devices, you can track equipment of all shapes and sizes with real-time location, trip history, movement alerts, run-hour monitoring, theft recovery, and more.

Whether you're managing power tools, generators, compressors, or other non-powered assets, our tracking devices provide the visibility needed to optimize tool tracking, improve preventative maintenance, and reduce the costs associated with theft and misplaced assets. Every GPS asset tracking device is designed for flexible installation, long battery life, and reliable reporting, ensuring you receive the right data when you need it.

Combined with powerful tool tracking software, device management is simple, secure, and fully remote, with flexible integration into your preferred software platform or tool tracking application.

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Track More with Bluetooth® and Tool Tracking Tags

Not every asset requires its own GPS tracker. For lower-value tools and equipment, Bluetooth® technology provides a cost-effective extension to your equipment tracking system.

Our Bluetooth Gateway devices combine GNSS positioning with Bluetooth® Low Energy, allowing a single GPS tracker to report its own location while detecting nearby GPS tool tracking tags and Bluetooth sensors. Third-party tags can be attached to lower-value assets such as pallets, hand tools, and other small equipment to provide approximate location information and sensor data without the cost of fitting every asset with a dedicated tracking device.

This layered approach to GPS asset tracking technology allows businesses to maximize visibility across both high-value and everyday equipment while keeping deployment costs under control.

How do Bluetooth GPS Trackers work?

Several of our IoT asset tracking devices combine high-performance GNSS with Bluetooth Gateway functionality, allowing a single GPS tracker to provide accurate positioning while communicating with nearby BLE tags, sensors, and accessories.

In addition to transmitting precise location data, these gateways continuously or periodically scan for nearby Bluetooth devices and forward that information to your preferred software platform. Whether installed on vehicles, trailers, shipping containers, or other mobile assets, they create a comprehensive GPS asset-tracking network that extends visibility to nearby tagged tools and equipment.

When paired with the right tracking tags, businesses can build a scalable tool tracking system that delivers greater visibility across their entire fleet of assets without requiring every individual tool to carry its own GPS tracker.

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Tool Tracking Device Features

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Global Connectivity

Cellular (2G, LTE-M / NB-IoT), LoRaWAN®, Sigfox and Bluetooth® Tracking Solutions for global logistics and supply chain management.

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Battery-Powered and Wired Solutions

Our device range includes compact and concealable battery-powered asset tracking devices for non-powered supply chain assets. We also offer robust wired devices with customizable I/O’s for real-time supply chain tracking and advanced trailer, vehicle, and fleet management applications.

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'Deploy Once' Battery Life

Reduce OPEX costs with industry-leading battery life and performance. Our battery-powered devices are engineered from the ground up to achieve maximum battery life with ultra-low power consumption.

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Indoor / Outdoor Solutions

GNSS, Wi-Fi AP MAC Address Scanning, and Cell Tower location solutions. Track critical supply chain assets indoors and outdoors with one device and eliminate the need for expensive RTLS gateways or beacons.

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Periodic or Movement-Based

Receive location updates regularly throughout the day or only when movement occurs with smart adaptive tracking technology.

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Sleep Mode

When assets remain stationary, devices automatically enter sleep mode and reduce reporting to as little as once per day until movement is detected. This intelligent power management helps maximize battery life while minimizing data usage.

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Impact Detection

Configure impact detection alerts to notify users whenever g-forces exceed a user-defined threshold, helping identify potential misuse, damage, or unauthorised movement.

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Run Hour Monitoring

Capture run hours based on movement to better understand equipment utilisation, schedule preventative maintenance, and optimise asset performance across a comprehensive tool GPS tracking system.

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Rugged & Weatherproof

IP68-rated housings ensure tool locator devices can withstand harsh environments, impact, fine dust, and brief submersion, making them ideal for demanding construction sites, industrial facilities, and outdoor applications.

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Geofencing Alerts

Use geofencing to automatically receive alerts whenever an asset enters or leaves a designated area. Automated check-in and check-out processes improve accountability, reduce the risk of lost or misplaced tools, and streamline inventory management by maintaining an accurate record of asset movements.

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Easy Install

Multiple installation options with small tool GPS tracking devices for covertly securing devices to tools with screws, bolts, cable ties, rivets, and more.

GPS Tool Tracking Devices

29 Products

Wired

Arrow Global BLE

Arrow Global BLE

4G LTE Cat 1bis 2G

Wired high-precision GPS tracker and Bluetooth® Gateway with flexible I/O options for vehicle and fleet management and wireless sensor monitoring.

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Barra Core

Barra Core

NB-IoT

Compact and rugged battery-powered asset tracker with magnetic activation and tamper detection for ultra-low-cost indoor/outdoor visibility.

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Barra Edge

Barra Edge

LTE-M (Cat-M1) NB-IoT

Compact and rugged battery-powered GPS tracker with magnetic activation and tamper detection for cost-effective indoor/outdoor asset tracking.

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Barra Fusion Cat 1bis

Barra Fusion Cat 1bis

4G LTE Cat 1bis

Compact and rugged battery-powered GPS tracker with 4G Cat 1bis connectivity for cost-effective indoor/outdoor asset tracking.

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Barra GPS

Barra GPS

LTE-M (Cat-M1) NB-IoT

Compact and rugged battery-powered GPS tracker with magnetic activation and tamper detection for cost-effective outdoor asset tracking.

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Barra Radar BLE

Barra Radar BLE

Bluetooth®

Battery-powered Bluetooth® radar sensor with millimeter-level precision for level and object detection.

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Dart3 BLE

Dart3 BLE

LTE-M (Cat-M1) NB-IoT Bluetooth®

Wired GPS tracker and Bluetooth® Gateway with flexible I/O options for vehicle and fleet management and wireless sensor monitoring.

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DM Dot Glow

DM Dot Glow

Bluetooth®

Ultra-rugged Bluetooth Low Energy beacon with long battery life and integrated LED for easy asset identification and track and trace applications.

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DM Dot Sensor

DM Dot Sensor

Bluetooth®

Ultra-rugged Bluetooth Low Energy sensor beacon with impact, temperature, humidity, and magnet detection for track and trace applications.

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DM Dot Tag

DM Dot Tag

Bluetooth®

The DM DOT Tag is an ultra-rugged Bluetooth Low Energy beacon designed for long-life, wire-free track and trace applications.

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G150

2G 4G LTE Cat 1bis Iridium Satellite Bluetooth®

Rugged wired GPS tracker with Bluetooth® Gateway, extensive I/Os, global 4G/2G connectivity, and optional Iridium Satellite for critical or out-of-coverage deployments.

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G70 BLE

G70 BLE

LTE-M (Cat-M1) NB-IoT Bluetooth®

Rugged wired GPS tracker and Bluetooth® Gateway with flexible I/O options for fleet, vehicle, and equipment management in harsh environments and wireless sensor monitoring.

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Griffin Air

Griffin Air

4G LTE Cat 1bis Bluetooth® 2G

The Griffin Air is an airline-certified GPS tracker built for cargo and supply chain applications, combining automatic flight detection, global 4G connectivity, and 7+ year battery life in a rugged, compact device that tracks assets seamlessly from air to ground.

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Manta Fusion

Manta Fusion

LTE-M (Cat-M1) NB-IoT Bluetooth®

Rugged battery-powered GPS tracker and Bluetooth® Gateway with magnetic activation and tamper detection for asset tracking and wireless condition monitoring.

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Manta GPS

Manta GPS

LTE-M (Cat-M1) NB-IoT

Rugged battery-powered GPS tracker for high-precision outdoor asset tracking.

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Oyster Edge

Oyster Edge

LTE-M (Cat-M1) NB-IoT Bluetooth®

Rugged battery-powered GPS tracker and Bluetooth® Gateway for asset tracking and wireless condition monitoring.

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Oyster3 BLE

Oyster3 BLE

LTE-M (Cat-M1) NB-IoT Bluetooth®

Rugged battery-powered GPS tracker and Bluetooth® Gateway for asset tracking and wireless condition monitoring.

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Oyster3 Global

Oyster3 Global

2G 4G LTE Cat 1bis

Rugged battery-powered GPS tracker with 4G/2G connectivity for global asset visibility.

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Oyster3 GPS

Oyster3 GPS

LTE-M (Cat-M1) NB-IoT

Rugged battery-powered GPS tracker for high-precision outdoor asset tracking.

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Oyster3 LoRaWAN®

Oyster3 LoRaWAN®

LoRaWAN®

Rugged battery-powered GPS tracker for high-precision outdoor asset tracking on LoRaWAN networks.

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Remora3

Remora3

LTE-M (Cat-M1) NB-IoT Bluetooth®

Rugged GPS tracker and Bluetooth® Gateway with the longest battery life on the market for asset tracking and wireless condition monitoring.

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Remora3 Global

Remora3 Global

2G 4G LTE Cat 1bis Bluetooth®

Rugged GPS tracker and Bluetooth® Gateway with 4G/2G connectivity for global asset tracking and wireless condition monitoring.

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Yabby Edge Cellular

Yabby Edge Cellular

LTE-M (Cat-M1) NB-IoT

Compact and rugged battery-powered GPS tracker for indoor/outdoor asset tracking.

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Yabby Edge LoRaWAN®

Yabby Edge LoRaWAN®

LoRaWAN®

Compact and rugged battery-powered GPS tracker for indoor/outdoor asset tracking on LoRaWAN networks.

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Yabby3

LTE-M (Cat-M1) NB-IoT

Compact and rugged battery-powered GPS tracker for reliable outdoor asset tracking.

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Yabby3 LoRaWAN®

Yabby3 LoRaWAN®

LoRaWAN®

Compact and rugged battery-powered GPS tracker for outdoor asset tracking on LoRaWAN networks.

Tracking Solutions for Non-Powered Assets

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Non-Powered Assets

Track tools with GPS and analyze non-powered assets of all shapes, sizes, and values.

 
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Equipment

GPS for tools allows for tracking location, run hours, and scheduling preventative maintenance reminders for equipment.

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Trailers

Monitor every trailer in your fleet with smart movement-based GPS tracker tools.

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Containers and Bins

Manage containers and bins in transit, on-site, or in storage with industry-leading battery life.

Compare GPS Tool Tracking Devices

Device Series Form Factor & Design Network Options Ideal Tool Tracking Application
The Yabby Range Ultra-compact, concealable housing Cellular (LTE-M/NB-IoT), LoRaWAN® High-value power tools, saws, and easily misplaced site equipment.
The Barra Range Slim profile, low-cost, magnetic options Cellular (LTE-M/NB-IoT), Bluetooth® Toolboxes, storage chests, and medium-sized construction assets.
The Oyster Range Ultra-rugged, IP68 rated, extended battery Cellular, LoRaWAN®, Bluetooth® Heavy-duty equipment, portable generators, welders, and large tools.
DM Dot Tags Small, wire-free sensor beacons Bluetooth® Low Energy High-volume, lower-value tools tracked via BLE gateways or mobile apps.

FAQs

 

What is the best GPS tracker for tools and equipment?

The best GPS tracker depends on the asset's value, how often it moves, and where it operates. A compact portable GPS tracker is ideal for power tools, generators, and smaller equipment, while larger assets may benefit from a more rugged GPS asset tracking device with additional inputs and sensors. Choosing the right GPS tracker ensures reliable location data, long battery life, and the reporting frequency your operation requires.


What is a smart electronic GPS tracker?

A smart electronic GPS tracker combines GPS positioning with intelligent reporting features such as movement detection, geofencing, trip history, theft recovery, and battery management. Rather than reporting continuously, these devices can be configured to send updates based on movement or other events, helping maximize battery life while delivering meaningful operational insights.

Can a GPS truck tracking device also track tools?

Yes. A GPS truck tracking device can act as a Bluetooth gateway, detecting nearby Bluetooth tool-tracking tags while reporting the truck's location. This lets businesses monitor both vehicles and the tools transported within them without installing a dedicated GPS tracker on every asset.

How does tool tracking improve accountability?

Tool tracking creates accountability by linking equipment to specific users, vehicles, or job assignments. Digital inventory systems increase accuracy by automatically tracking asset movements, while tool tracking tags reduce the time employees spend searching for equipment, improving productivity across the business.

Can GPS trackers help manage equipment across multiple job sites?

Absolutely. A GPS tracker provides real-time visibility into where equipment is located, making it easier to monitor utilization, reduce theft, and quickly locate assets across multiple job sites GPS tracker deployments. Managers can see where equipment has been, receive movement alerts, and ensure the right tools are available when needed.

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