Product Link™ Equipment Tracking Telematics Devices

Product Link telematics devices deliver in-depth data for equipment tracking and fleet management.
Product Link telematics devices deliver in-depth data for equipment tracking and fleet management.

Level Up Your Equipment Management with Cat® Product Link Hardware

Durable as a tank. Waterproof. Built with shockproof technology. Cat® Product LinkTM telematics devices deliver valuable insights across your entire fleet. With timely machine data at your fingertips, you can find new ways to boost productivity, track asset locations, hours, idle time and more. Product Link hardware helps you make quick, fact-based decisions every time.

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The New Cat Product Link PL143 Device is Here

 

Packed with power, the PL143 is designed to keep up with your entire fleet.

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4G
Radio

IP69K
Waterproofing

Up to 5-year
Battery Life

Ping
On-Demand*


 

*This feature is currently dependent on your network carrier and only available in Canada, Germany and the U.S.


 

Which Product is Right for My Application?

From work tools to heavy equipment, get the right device for your application. 
Don't know where to start? Let us help.

 

View the selection guide

 





CAT PRODUCT LINK PRO OVERVIEW

 

The Product Link Pro devices interact with your machine’s ECM. In addition to hours and location, these devices gather data on:

• Health, with diagnostic trouble codes 

• Equipment performance & efficiency

• Fuel burn and fuel level

• Running vs. idle time, 

• Payload information (requires payload measurement on the machine) 

Pro devices are available with cellular (PL542, PL641) or satellite (PL631) radios.

Scroll down to discover all the devices in the Pro range.

 



CAT PRODUCT LINK PL542

The PL542 is designed for easy aftermarket installation on machines with datalinks. It gathers hours, location, fuel, fault codes  and much more. Eligible for Flash-Over-The-Air (FOTA) capabilities.

Cat PL 542 Product Link Telematics Device
Cat PL 542 Product Link Telematics Device

CAT PRODUCT LINK PL631

A satellite-only device, the PL631gathers hours, location, fuel and much more. For other ways of connecting assets. all with the same feature sets, consider the the PL641 (4G) and the PLE683 (4G and Sat).

Cat PL631 Product Link Telematics Device
Cat PL631 Product Link Telematics Device

CAT PRODUCT LINK PL641

The PL641 gathers hours, location, fuel and more. It comes with an internal antenna (optional external antenna available) and PL641 Flash-Over-The-Air (FOTA). It supports Remote Services when combined with Network Manager PLE601.

Cat PL641 Product Link Telematics Device
Cat PL641 Product Link Telematics Device

CAT PRODUCT LINK PL444

This 4G device is aimed at making connectivity factory-standard for Electric Power and Industrial Power Systems. With state-of-the-art capabilities, the PL444 tracks hours, location and fault codes for Cat gensets.

Cat PL444 Product Link Telematics Device
Cat PL444 Product Link Telematics Device

CAT PRODUCT LINK PLCN1

Designed for heavy equipment working in China, the PLCN1 tracks hours, location, and fuel usage. It supports over-the-air updates plus remote derate and disable.

Cat PLCN1 Product Link Telematics Device
Cat PLCN1 Product Link Telematics Device

CAT PRODUCT LINK PL161
WORKTOOL RECOGNITION DEVICE

Rugged and compact, the PL161 is ideal for buckets or hammer attachments. Track your tool's location and enable tool recognition on compatible Cat excavators.

Cat PL161 Product Link Telematics Device
Cat PL161 Product Link Telematics Device

CAT PRODUCT LINK
PL143 LOCATOR DEVICE

This location-only tracker is an aftermarket option with simplified installation. It tracks and recovers powered and non-powered assets. Ideal for retail and rental applications, it provides location updates every 6 or 24 hours. The PL143 also supports ping-on-demand where available.

Cat PL143 Product Link Telematics Device
Cat PL143 Product Link Telematics Device

CAT PRODUCT LINK PL243

The PL243 is designed for all heavy equipment but is especially suitable for small and mid-sized powered assets. It monitors hours and location and can remotely disable mobile equipment as needed. With an internal backup battery, the PL243 can keep reporting for up to one week, even when the machine is switched off.

Cat PL243 Product Link Telematics Device
Cat PL243 Product Link Telematics Device



CAT PRODUCT LINK ELITE OVERVIEW

 

Elite Product Link devices deliver the highest level of connectivity. In addition to Pro capabilities, Elite offers features such as Remote Services, plus on-board analytics for condition monitoring.

 



 

CAT PRODUCT LINK PLE601

 

Combined with a PL641 or PL631, the Network Manager PLE601 offers all Pro-level features plus advanced capabilities, including: 

• Utilization and productivity data

• Diagnostic codes and  real-time alerts

• 8 dual state switched inputs 

• Analog input for auxiliary monitoring. 

Get the most information out of your assets with the PLE601.

 


 

Cat PLE601 Product Link Telematics Device
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Cat PLE601 Product Link Telematics Device



 

Cat PLE602/702 Product Link Telematics Device
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Cat PLE602/702 Product Link Telematics Device

 

CAT PRODUCT LINK PLE602/702

 

Use the PL083, PL243, PL641, or PL631 with either the PLE602 or PLE 702 Network Managers. These Elite devices offers all Pro-level features plus advanced capabilities, including:  

• Utilization and productivity data

• Diagnostic codes and real-time alerts

• 8 dual state switched inputs

• Analog inputs for auxiliary monitoring*

Gather crucial information from your device to your fingertips with the PLE602 and PLE702.

*Analog inputs available only on the PLE602.

 

 

 

Already Have Telematics Hardware on Your Machine?

Use your existing hardware with other APIs and OEM equipment with our 3rd Party API Integration Tool. Improve data access, control costs and save time with a single-asset management application.

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Cat API Integration Tool
Cat API Integration Tool

Making Sense of the Numbers

Want to know which Product Link Locator series is right for you? Get a breakdown of functions and capabilities for each.

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Product Link telematics devices deliver accurate data and useful information.
Product Link telematics devices deliver accurate data and useful information.

 

 

Ready to Get Started?

 

Already know which Product Link device you need? Still looking for information? Either way, your local Cat dealer is ready to help you make the right choice.

 

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