New Holland launches 'FleetForce'

New Holland says that FleetForce puts fleet managers in control of their machines, enabling them to optimise their deployment and use, maximise their uptime and enhance security when they are out on a jobsite. As a result, they maximise the revenue they obtain from their equipment while minimising maintenance and running costs.

FleetForce enables fleet managers to map the location of all their machines and monitor when they are working, travelling between sites or idle. This way they can identify under or overused machines and optimise their deployment and utilisation so that no machine is left needlessly idle. The usage information enables the fleet manager to address issues affecting a machine's productivity as they arise and take action to improve, while performance analysis such engine load data enables him to compare machines' performance or identify trends in fuel use over time.

Servicing Benefits
The system also makes it easy for fleet managers to keep machines serviced on an accurate and consistent basis by scheduling automatic maintenance alerts. This makes it easy to plan downtime caused by servicing, as well as when to schedule job assignments and order parts.
FleetForce will also send an alert when there is an anomaly or a fault, so that the fleet manager can take immediate action, preventing a possible breakdown.

Their New Holland dealer also has access to service scheduling and machine health information such as temperatures, pressures and CAN-bus parameters for diagnostics and troubleshooting, so that they are able to support the fleet manager proactively.

Massimiliano Sala, Telematics Europe product manager, highlights how this feature can be extremely useful: "the dealer's service manager can see if a parameter is out of range while the machine is working on a customer's jobsite and alert him immediately and even show him exactly what is happening."

Rental Benefits
Additionally, Sala sees FleetForce being particularly relevant for hire companies, as every unit in a rental fleet can be monitored, not just for location and servicing, but also for scheduling job assignments.

Performance data provided by FleetForce can make a powerful argument to convince a rental customer that it is the best machine, as Mr Sala remarked: "you can show the customer the rental machine's actual fuel consumption and give him the average so he can compare it to other models he is considering renting. With New Holland's machines it will always make a powerful point, as they are exceptionally fuel efficient."

FleetForce subscription packages
FleetForce is available with two three-year packages according to the level of detail in the information required. The Basic subscription, available on the compact line, uses the essential inputs of key-on, motion detection and GPS tracking to provide a range of information and reports. The Advanced subscription, available on the heavy line, integrates seamlessly with the machine through its CAN-bus data system to track an extensive list of performance characteristics.

The New Holland stand at the Bauma 2013 exhibition has an area dedicated to FleetForce, but customers can find detailed information on the New Holland Construction website at www.newholland.com, in a new page dedicated to FleetForce.

FleetForce benefits - main points
-Monitoring the location and usage of each machine to optimise deployment and productivity
-Maintenance and prevention to keep the fleet in optimal performing condition and extend life
-Enhanced security with geo-fencing and alerts when movement is detected after hours
-Simplified back office administration with worked hours and performance reports
-Asset for rental businesses in optimising use of machine and selling point as fuel economy can be shown to customer
-Two three-year subscription packages: Basic for Compact line; Advanced for Heavy line