Bobcat Machine IQ: Monitor, Manage and Protect Your Machines from Anywhere
Track machine health, location, fuel usage and maintenance with Bobcat Machine IQ telematics. Stay productive, reduce downtime and protect your equipment from your phone or computer.
Your equipment is one of your biggest investments — and one of the most important drivers of your productivity. Whether you run a single machine or manage multiple jobsites, knowing what your equipment is doing, where it’s located and how it’s performing can make every workday smoother and more efficient.
That’s where Bobcat Machine IQ comes in.
Machine IQ is a simple yet powerful telematics tool that helps you monitor machine health, track performance, manage maintenance and enhance security — all from your mobile device or computer. With real-time insights at your fingertips, you can stay connected to your equipment and make smarter decisions that keep your operation running strong.
It’s about accomplishing more with the machines you already own — while protecting your investment at the same time.
Data at Your Fingertips
Machine IQ puts critical machine information exactly where you need it. With a quick check of the Bobcat Owner Portal or Machine IQ mobile app, you can see how your equipment is performing in real time.
You can:
Monitor operating hours
Check fuel levels
Track maintenance intervals
View current machine location
Review location history
Having this information available anytime helps you plan work more efficiently, reduce surprises and stay focused on the job at hand.
Machine IQ Basics: A Smarter Way to Manage Your Equipment
Machine IQ Basics is the foundation of Bobcat telematics and is designed to help you improve efficiency, optimize performance and stay informed.
It’s free for the first two years with connected Bobcat machines. For machines equipped with an aftermarket telematics kit, the subscription begins once the device is installed.
With Machine IQ Basics, you can:
Access machine information 24/7 through the Owner Portal or mobile app
Monitor operating hours and fuel usage
Stay ahead of maintenance needs
Track current and historical machine location
These insights help you better understand how your machines are being used and how to keep them operating at their best.
Improve Productivity and Jobsite Planning
When you have visibility into your equipment, you can plan more effectively.
Machine IQ helps you:
Understand machine usage and efficiency
Schedule maintenance before issues become problems
Allocate equipment where it’s needed most
Reduce unnecessary downtime
Instead of reacting to problems, you’re able to stay one step ahead.
Machine IQ Health & Security: Take Control of Performance and Protection
For even more insight and protection, the Machine IQ Health & Security Package adds advanced features designed to keep your machines running and secure.
Knowing about issues early helps minimize downtime and keeps projects on track. Customizable notifications ensure you’re always aware of what’s happening with your equipment.
You can receive alerts for:
Fault codes
Maintenance needs
Security activity
Machine utilization
This helps you stay informed and take action quickly.
Optimize Performance with Utilization Insights
Understanding how your machines are being used is key to improving efficiency and controlling costs.
Machine IQ provides clear, easy-to-read reports that allow you to:
Compare idle time versus working time
Monitor machine efficiency
Review fuel usage trends
Generate custom machine and fleet reports
These insights help you make informed decisions about scheduling, operations and future equipment needs.
Protect Your Investment with Built-In Security Features
Your equipment is valuable — and protecting it is essential. Machine IQ includes security tools designed to help safeguard your machines wherever they’re located.
Security capabilities include:
Geofence mapping to define operating areas
Notifications if a machine leaves a designated location
Curfew settings for after-hours operation
Motion detection alerts
Real-time location tracking
These tools provide peace of mind and help you keep control of your equipment even when you’re offsite.
Introducing Remote Engine Disable/Enable
Machine IQ continues to evolve with new capabilities — including Remote Engine Disable/Enable, the first two-way telematics update within the platform.
This feature allows authorized users to send a command through the Owner Portal to enable or disable a machine’s engine remotely.
With Remote Engine Disable/Enable, you can:
Reduce the risk of theft
Prevent unauthorized operation
Maintain control of equipment from anywhere
Support safe operating practices
It’s an added layer of protection that helps you manage your machines with confidence.
Smarter Fleet and Machine Management
Machine IQ gives you the tools to manage individual machines or entire fleets more effectively.
You can:
Organize machines into groups
Customize notification settings
Monitor performance across multiple assets
Track fuel usage and working hours
Analyze utilization trends
This level of visibility helps you run a more efficient operation and get more value from your equipment.
Service and Maintenance Made Easier
Maintenance is easier when you know what’s happening with your machines.
Machine IQ helps you stay ahead with:
Fault code alerts and troubleshooting guidance
Maintenance reminders
Access to fault code history
Instead of guessing when service is needed, you can plan ahead and reduce the risk of unexpected downtime.
Intelligent Notifications That Keep You Informed
Machine IQ ensures you stay connected without needing to constantly check in.
You can receive notifications for:
Fault codes
Maintenance reminders
Security alerts
Weekly utilization updates
Within the Owner Portal, notifications are organized in one place so you can easily search, filter and manage them.
Stay Connected Wherever the Job Takes You
Machine IQ is designed to fit into your day — not interrupt it.
With access from your mobile device or computer, you can:
Check machine performance anytime
Monitor location and activity
Review maintenance needs
Receive important alerts
Whether you’re in the office, on a jobsite or on the move, you stay connected to your equipment.
Get More from Every Machine
Machine IQ helps you do more with the equipment you rely on every day.
You can:
Track operating hours, fuel usage and location history
Improve productivity with real-time insights
Reduce downtime through proactive maintenance
Protect equipment with advanced security features
Remotely disable and enable machines
Access machine information anytime through your Owner Portal account
It’s a smarter way to manage your machines and a better way to protect your investment.
Take Control with Bobcat Machine IQ
Your equipment works hard. Machine IQ helps it work smarter.
By combining performance insights, maintenance visibility and advanced security tools, Machine IQ gives you the information and control you need to keep your operation running efficiently.
Stay connected. Stay informed. Stay productive.
Access Machine IQ anytime through the Bobcat Owner Portal or mobile app — and start getting more from every machine.
Lauren Orr is the Bobcat GDN Service Tech Coordinator who works closely with Machine IQ to support customers and ensure they get the most out of their connected equipment. She helps bridge the gap between technology and service, assisting with telematics insights, troubleshooting and best practices that keep machines running efficiently and downtime to a minimum. Lauren plays a key role in helping customers understand and use Machine IQ to improve maintenance planning, performance and overall equipment management.
"I grew up on a farm, where I spent my childhood raising horses and working alongside my grandfather, a small-engine mechanic with a love for tractors. I began riding at eight years old and later competed in barrel racing throughout my teens, which I continue to do.
I entered the heavy equipment and construction industry at nineteen, working for a local, family-run custom home builder. In that role, I supported community development and home permitting, gaining experience in every phase of the building process—from initial planning through closing.
After six years with that company and a brief period living out of town, I began my service career at Bobcat of Greenville, a familiar dealership where my previous employer had been a customer. I started in a pilot role as a service writer, advanced to service advisor the following year, and was recently promoted to Service Technology Coordinator for the region. In this position, I focus on helping customers maximize the value of their equipment through technology, warranties, and service expertise across Gateway Dealer Network and Bobcat.
Outside of work, I’m a mother to a wonderful six-month-old son who already loves spending time with my horse. I look forward to continuing my career with Gateway Dealer Network and Bobcat and to supporting and educating our customers." - Lauren Orr




