Battery Asset Tracker 
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Battery Powered GPS Asset Tracker for Trailers, Equipment & Containers
The LiveViewGPS Battery Powered GPS Asset Tracker is a rugged 4G LTE tracking device built for assets that do not have a power source. Use it to track trailers, containers, construction equipment, bins, tanks, pallets, machinery, and other high-value mobile assets. No wiring is required – just attach the tracker, activate service, and view your asset locations from the LiveViewGPS web platform or any mobile device.
It runs on three replaceable AA lithium batteries, reports every 2 minutes while moving and every 60 minutes while stopped, and supports geofence alerts, location history, asset groups, and full visibility from any web-enabled device.
- ✔ 4G LTE wireless GPS asset tracker – nationwide coverage
- ✔ Waterproof IP68-rated, impact-resistant housing
- ✔ Replaceable AA lithium batteries – swap them in the field
- ✔ No wiring, no external power – attach and go
- ✔ Geofence alerts, location history & asset groups
- ✔ Multi-year battery life on one set of batteries
- ✔ $179 device – low monthly service, no contracts
- ✔ Military-grade AES-256 encrypted reporting
Questions about tracking your assets? Our US-based team can help – quantity discounts available.
Best For
- ✔ Trailer GPS tracking – utility, cargo & construction trailers
- ✔ Construction equipment tracking
- ✔ Shipping & storage container tracking
- ✔ Rental equipment tracking
- ✔ Jobsite asset tracking
- ✔ Bins, tanks, pallets & machinery
- ✔ Non-powered assets with no available wiring
- ✔ Outdoor assets exposed to weather
Need to track powered machinery instead? See our GPS tracker for powered equipment, or browse all asset tracking and equipment tracking solutions.
How It Works
1. AttachMount the tracker to your trailer, container, or equipment with screws, bolts, cable ties, or rivets – stainless steel screws included. No wiring, no power hookup.
2. ActivateActivate low-cost monthly service – $13.25 per month with unlimited use as programmed and no contracts.
3. Track onlineWatch your assets on the map from any computer or phone: live locations, geofence alerts, groups, and complete location history.
Battery Life & Reporting
Estimated Battery Life by Reporting Configuration
| Reporting Configuration | Estimated Battery Life |
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| 1 location update per day | Up to 10 years |
| Movement-based location updates | Up to 6 years |
| Hourly location updates | About 3.5 years |
| Default moving mode | Reports every 2 minutes while moving |
| Default stopped mode | Reports every 60 minutes while stopped |
Battery life depends on movement, reporting frequency, temperature, cellular signal strength, and battery type. Batteries are standard AA lithium cells you can replace yourself in seconds – available at any retailer. Upon request, we can adjust the default reporting rates to extend battery life for your use case.
The LiveViewGPS Tracking Platform
Every Battery Powered GPS Asset Tracker includes access to our easy-to-use web tracking platform. See every asset on one map with high-resolution satellite views, draw geofences and get instant email or text alerts when assets move, organize equipment into groups, and review where any asset has been. It's 100% web-based – nothing to install – and works from any computer, tablet, or smartphone. See the Flash Trac Platform tab for a full tour.
Why Buy From LiveViewGPS?
LiveViewGPS has provided GPS tracking solutions since 2008. Our Battery Powered GPS Asset Tracker includes US-based support, no long-term contract, low monthly service, same-business-day shipping when in stock, and access to our easy-to-use web tracking platform. You can view asset locations, create geofence alerts, organize assets into groups, and see where your equipment has been – all backed by our 100% no-risk guarantee.
Ready to protect your trailers and equipment? Order today – ships same business day when in stock, with free shipping.
Battery Powered GPS Asset Tracker FAQs
What is the Battery Powered GPS Asset Tracker?It's a rugged, waterproof 4G LTE GPS tracker that runs entirely on three replaceable AA lithium batteries – built for trailers, containers, construction equipment, and other assets without a power source. No wiring is ever required. How much does it cost?The device is $179 with free shipping, and service is $13.25 per month with unlimited use as programmed. There are no contracts, and quantity discounts are available for larger orders. How long does the battery last?On one set of AA lithium batteries: up to 10 years at one locate per day, up to 6 years with movement-based updates, and about 3.5 years with hourly updates. Actual life depends on movement, reporting frequency, temperature, and signal strength. Can I replace the batteries myself?Yes – it uses three standard AA lithium batteries you can swap in seconds, available from any retailer such as Walmart or Amazon. No tools or technician needed. How often does it report its location?By default, every 2 minutes while the asset is moving and every 60 minutes while stopped. We can adjust the reporting rates on request to fit your use case and extend battery life. Does it need any installation or wiring?No wiring at all. Mount it with the included stainless steel screws, or with bolts, cable ties, or rivets – then activate and start tracking. Is it waterproof and rugged?Yes. The housing is IP68 rated – fully dustproof and waterproof, even against brief submersion – and impact-rated for harsh outdoor use on trailers, jobsites, and exposed equipment. What can I track, and where does it work?Track trailers, containers, construction and rental equipment, bins, tanks, pallets, machinery – any mobile asset. It works on 4G LTE across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, with worldwide coverage available. Is there a contract?No. Service is month to month at $13.25 with no long-term contract, and every purchase is backed by our 100% no-risk guarantee. What's the best GPS tracker for assets without power?A battery powered GPS asset tracker like this one – it needs no wiring or external power, runs for years on replaceable AA lithium batteries, and is waterproof for outdoor assets. For powered equipment, a hardwired asset tracker may fit better.
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Battery Powered GPS Asset Tracker Specifications
| Cellular Network | 4G LTE-M (Cat M1) with NB-IoT support |
| LTE-M Bands | B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B8, B12, B13, B14, B18, B19, B20, B25, B26, B28, B66 |
| NB-IoT Bands | B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B8, B12, B13, B17, B19, B20, B25, B26, B28, B66 |
| Coverage | United States, Canada, and Mexico – worldwide coverage available |
| Satellite Location (GNSS) | Concurrent GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, and BeiDou with assisted GNSS |
| Signal Enhancement | SAW filter + low-noise amplifier (LNA); cell-tower location fallback when GNSS is unavailable |
| Location Accuracy | ~2 m CEP |
| Batteries | 3 × AA Energizer Ultimate Lithium (included, user-replaceable); Lithium Thionyl Chloride (LTC) supported |
| Battery Life | Up to 10 years (daily updates) | up to 6 years (movement-based) | ~3.5 years (hourly updates) |
| Sleep Current | <10 µA |
| Sensors | 3-axis accelerometer (movement & high-G detection); ambient temperature sensor |
| Reporting Extras | Onboard speed and heading; internal flash memory stores updates during coverage loss |
| Security | AES-256 encryption, device to server |
| IP / Impact Rating | IP68 (dustproof, waterproof incl. brief submersion) | IK07 impact-rated |
| Operating Temperature | -22°F to 140°F (-30°C to +60°C) |
| Dimensions | 4.25 × 3.39 × 1.18 in. (108 × 86 × 30 mm) |
| Weight | 5.9 oz (166 g) with batteries |
| Mounting | Screws, bolts, cable ties, or rivets – stainless steel screws included |
Every Battery Powered GPS Asset Tracker includes the Flash Trac® platform – our internet-based GPS tracking software delivering powerful GPS tracking with real results. There's nothing to install: log in from any computer, tablet, or smartphone and monitor your assets with location updates every 2 minutes while moving, for one low flat rate of $13.25 per month with unlimited use as programmed and no contracts. It's the GPS tracking platform that gives you the visibility you need, when you need it – for less.
Take a free, no-risk software test drive See the Flash Trac platform live – no obligation, no strings attached.
Why the Flash Trac platform
Asset trackingLocation updates every 2 minutes while assets move – and every 60 minutes at rest – on a live map.
Smart alertsInstant email and text notifications for the events that matter, with a fully configurable alert editor.
Advanced mappingHigh-resolution Google satellite and hybrid views, plus street, map, and terrain – with live road traffic conditions.
Secure & reliableEnterprise-grade security you can trust, backed by our 100% satisfaction guarantee.
What you can do with Flash Trac
- ✔ See every asset on one map – live locations at a glance
- ✔ See speed, speeding events, and posted-speed violations
- ✔ Know if the engine is on or off – and how long it idled
- ✔ Spot stopped or moving assets at a glance
- ✔ Flash Review™ vehicle history – replay any route traveled
- ✔ Trip details: duration, stops, start & end addresses, miles
- ✔ Activity detail reporting for accountability and billing
- ✔ Landmarks and points of interest on your map
- ✔ Intuitive drill-down control panel – details in seconds
- ✔ Unlimited use – one flat monthly rate, no contracts
Smart alerts, your way
Get instant text and email alerts – or desktop notifications – the moment something happens. The highly configurable alert editor lets you choose the days of the week, times, and time zones for each alert. Configurable alert types include:
- ✔ Landmarks (arrival & departure)
- ✔ Speed threshold & posted speed
- ✔ Ignition on/off
- ✔ Idle time
- ✔ Motion & tow detection
- ✔ Hard acceleration & hard braking
- ✔ Harsh turns & hard impact
- ✔ External power lost
- ✔ Engine hours & mileage
Available alerts vary slightly by Flash Trac device.
Access from desktop or any mobile device
The Flash Trac platform is 100% web-based GPS tracking software – no downloads, no installs, no per-seat licenses. Track your assets from anywhere, anytime: iPhone and iPad, Android phones and tablets, PC or Surface, in any modern browser including Chrome, Edge, Safari, and Firefox.
Flat-rate pricing that makes sense
Flash Trac gives you more for less: unlimited use as programmed, and every platform feature included for $13.25 per month per device. No contracts, no tiers, no surprises – and it's all backed by our 100% satisfaction guarantee.
Ready to see it for yourself? Call us today for a free, no-obligation Flash Trac software test drive.
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