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    Bobcat Updates Machine IQ Telematics Platform

    June 24, 2024
    Remote control update enables operator to shut down their machine from any device.
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    Operators have the ability to monitor machines from any independent device.
    Operators have the ability to monitor machines from any independent device.

    Bobcat has updated its Machine IQ telematics platform with a Remote Engine disable/enable feature. The addition will allow operators to remotely enable or disable their machine’s engine through the Owner Portal or Machine IQ app.

    Bobcat
    With Remote Engine disable and enable, operators can shut down their machine with a few clicks.
    With Remote Engine disable and enable, operators can shut down their machine with a few clicks.

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

    With Remote Engine Disable/Enable, operators can shut down their machine with a few clicks, deterring theft and aiding in quick machine recovery, according to the machine.

    “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 authorized usage," said said Garrett Maurer, director of digital product management Bobcat, in a statement. "This feature also demonstrates our ability to interact with machines via two-way communication using telematics."

    If unauthorized use is suspected, operator owners can log into their Bobcat Owner Portal or Machine IQ app to pinpoint the location of their equipment and choose to disable the engine. Upon executing the disable command, any attempt to start an engine in an off state will fail. If the machine is in operation, the engine will slow to a near standstill, relegated to de-rate mode.