Caterpillar (CAT) Product Link
Get the right information to the right people at the right time.
Overview
Cat Product Link is the native telematics solution integrated into Caterpillar equipment. It provides equipment owners and operators with critical data on machine location, hours, fuel burn, health, and productivity. This information is accessed through web and mobile applications like VisionLink, helping to maximize uptime, control costs, and improve operations.
✨ Key Features
- Equipment Location & Hours
- Fuel Consumption Monitoring
- Machine Health & Diagnostic Codes
- Productivity Tracking (e.g., cycle times, payload)
- Maintenance Planning
- Geofencing & Curfews
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Deeply integrated with the machine's electronic control module (ECM).
- Provides the most detailed and accurate health and diagnostic data for Cat equipment.
- Supported by the global Cat dealer network.
- Data is used to inform Cat's service and parts recommendations.
Unique Value: Unlock the full potential of your Caterpillar equipment with the most accurate and comprehensive telematics data, straight from the source, to maximize uptime and profitability.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Reducing maintenance costs through proactive monitoring of fault codes.
- Improving job site efficiency by analyzing productivity data.
- Right-sizing fleets by understanding true equipment utilization.
- Locating equipment and preventing unauthorized use.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Managing mixed fleets with a high percentage of non-CAT equipment.
- On-road vehicle tracking for logistics or field services.
- Companies needing integrated video safety or ELD compliance.
🏆 Alternatives
Provides far more detailed and reliable machine-specific diagnostic and health data for Cat equipment than any third-party telematics provider can offer.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: Often included with new machine purchases for a set period.
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