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GPS Tracking for Skid Steers

GPS trackers help contractors and rental yards protect skid steers, confirm usage and schedule service by engine hours across job sites and yards.

Why track skid steers with GPS

Skid steers are compact, versatile and very easy to move. A single trailer and a pickup are enough to haul one away, which makes them a frequent target on job sites and in equipment yards. Korvatrack GPS trackers give owners a live view of each machine, along with ignition status and movement alerts that make unauthorized use or transport easier to spot.

Small machines also build up hours quickly, working with buckets, forks and attachments from morning to evening. Engine hour reminders help owners service them on schedule, and usage history shows which skid steers are working and which are waiting in the yard. For rental businesses, geofences and location records support conversations with customers and help recover machines that are overdue.

The right tracker for skid steers

A small hard-wired tracker fits behind panels or under the seat on most skid steers, drawing machine power and reading ignition without being easily seen.

Recommended fit

Hard-Wired GPS Tracker

A GPS tracker wired to the electrical system of a vehicle or machine. Hidden from view, always powered, and suited to heavy trucks and powered equipment.

Power
Wired to the vehicle or machine electrical system
Install
Connected to power, ground and ignition
Fits
Heavy trucks, powered equipment and any vehicle needing a concealed install
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Battery-Powered Asset Tracker

A self-contained, long-life GPS tracker for trailers, containers, unpowered equipment and valuable assets. Attach it and it reports on its own.

Power
Internal long-life battery
Install
Attach with magnets, bolts or adhesive
Fits
Trailers, containers, unpowered equipment and other assets
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What owners use it for

  • Trailer Theft Alerts

    Movement, geofence exit and after-hours ignition alerts warn owners when a skid steer is started or loaded on a trailer outside normal working hours. Quick alerts leave time to respond.

  • Attachment-Heavy Usage Tracking

    Engine hour and ignition records show how much each skid steer is used, supporting decisions about assigning machines to crews and replacing worn units. Records also help assign machines wisely.

  • Rental Fleet Control

    Rental yards can confirm machines remain within agreed areas, find units that were not returned on time and keep a location record for each rental.

  • Service by Engine Hours

    Reminders keep oil, filter, grease and inspection tasks on schedule, which protects compact machines that operate for many hours in dusty conditions. Regular service helps protect compact machines.

Alerts that matter for skid steers

Choose the events you want to hear about and who should be told. Alerts arrive as push notifications in the mobile apps and by email, and each one is logged in the platform.

How alerts work
  • Ignition on after hours
  • Geofence exit from job site
  • Unplug or tamper notification
  • Maintenance due by engine hours
  • Low battery on tracker

Frequently asked questions

Is a skid steer too small for a hard-wired tracker?

No. Korvatrack hard-wired trackers are compact and can be placed behind panels or beneath the seat on most skid steers. The unit connects to machine power and ignition, giving owners location, engine activity and tamper alerts on a small machine.

What if I want to track a skid steer without any wiring?

A battery-powered tracker mounts to the machine and reports location and movement without connecting to its electrical system. It is a workable option for quick deployment, though it does not provide the ignition and engine hour detail of a hard-wired unit.

Can I get an alert if a skid steer is trailered away?

Yes. Movement and geofence exit alerts notify you when a skid steer leaves its job site or yard unexpectedly. The live map then shows where it is traveling, and trip history keeps a record of the route. Prompt notice supports a faster response.

Put your whole fleet on one map

Tell us what you need to track. We will recommend the right tracker for each vehicle and asset and send an itemized quote.