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Bobcat Company has unveiled the latest advancements to its Bobcat Machine IQ telematics platform. The new Remote Engine Disable/Enable feature enables users in North America and Europe to remotely control their machine's engine via the Owner Portal or Machine IQ app.
Launched in 2019 in North America, Machine IQ allows owners to monitor their Bobcat machine's health and remotely access information that enhances maintenance, security, and performance. The Remote Engine Disable/Enable feature marks the first two-way update to the telematics system, enabling operators to both send commands to and receive data from their machines.
With this feature, operators can shut down their machines with a few clicks, enhancing theft deterrence and facilitating 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 authorized usage. This feature also demonstrates our ability to interact with machines via two-way communication using telematics. Today marks another major milestone for what Bobcat continues to do to empower our customers to accomplish more” said Garrett Maurer, director of digital product management at Bobcat.
In the event of suspected unauthorized use, owners can log into their Bobcat Owner Portal or Machine IQ app to locate their equipment and disable the engine. Once the disable command is executed, any attempt to start the engine will fail if it is in an off state. If the machine is in operation, the engine will slow to a near standstill, entering de-rate mode.