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Pick by the job, not the box. Every tracker we sell, side by side — what it fits, how it's powered and what it does — so you can choose in a minute.

Every figure here is the tracker's published hardware spec — power, battery, network, update rate, alerts. Nothing is hidden behind a quote, and the same table is on every product page.

Side-by-side comparison of Crucial Tracking GPS trackers
What to compare CT-V06 Slim Hardwired Vehicle Tracker CT-V09 Compact Battery-Mount Vehicle Tracker CT-V10 Plug-In OBD Vehicle Tracker CT-A07 Mini Rechargeable Asset Tracker CT-A05 Long-Life Battery Asset Tracker CT-A06 Rugged Rechargeable Asset Tracker
Power & install
Power source Where the tracker gets its power Hardwired, 10–90 VStraight off a 12 V or 24 V battery (10–30 V)OBD-II port, 10–30 VBuilt-in rechargeable battery — USB-C, cable in the boxBuilt-in single-use battery — nothing to chargeBuilt-in rechargeable battery — no wiring
Installation What fitting it involves Two wires, power and ground — DIY or auto electrician; ignition, analogue and output wires optionalTwo wires with fork terminals onto the battery terminals — no ignition wirePlug in — no tools, no wiring, done in secondsNo wiring — cable tie or double-sided tapeNo wiring — switch it on and screw it in place (screws not included)No wiring — switch it on and screw it in place (screws not included)
Battery
Battery Built-in battery and how long it lasts 170 mAh backup — keeps reporting if power is cut170 mAh backup — keeps reporting if the vehicle battery is disconnected170 mAh backup — keeps reporting if it’s unplugged or power is cut1000 mAh rechargeable — life depends on how often it reports; runs from a power bank for long stretches8,800 mAh single-use — up to 10 years at one report a day; reporting more often shortens it3,200 mAh rechargeable — how long a charge lasts depends on how often it reports
Network
Network The mobile network technology it reports over 4G LTE Cat 1 — LTE-FDD B1/B3/B5/B7/B8/B20/B284G LTE Cat 1 — LTE-FDD B1/B3/B5/B7/B8/B20/B284G LTE Cat 1 — LTE-FDD B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B20/B28, LTE-TDD B404G LTE Cat 1 — LTE-FDD B1/B3/B5/B7/B8/B20/B284G LTE Cat 1 — LTE-FDD B1/B3/B5/B7/B8/B20/B284G LTE Cat 1 — LTE-FDD B1/B3/B5/B7/B8/B20/B28
SIM + data What SIM and data plan it needs Ours — works across both the Telstra and Optus mobile networks — or bring your own Nano-SIMOurs — works across both the Telstra and Optus mobile networks — or bring your own Micro-SIMOurs — works across both the Telstra and Optus mobile networks — or bring your own Micro-SIMOurs — works across both the Telstra and Optus mobile networks — or bring your own Nano-SIMOurs — works across both the Telstra and Optus mobile networks — or bring your own Nano-SIMOurs — works across both the Telstra and Optus mobile networks — or bring your own Nano-SIM
Tracking & alerts
Update rate How often the tracker reports where it is 10-second updates (Real-Time) or 2-minute updates (Power Saver)10-second updates (Real-Time) or 2-minute updates (Power Saver)10-second updates (Real-Time) or 2-minute updates (Power Saver)10-second updates (Real-Time) or 2-minute updates (Power Saver) — live updates use the battery fastestShips reporting once a day, set on the platform — more frequent updates run the battery down far fasterShips reporting once a day, set on the platform — more frequent updates mean recharging far more often
Alerts What it warns you about Ignition, tow, crash, jamming, power-cut, over-speed, excessive idlingTow, crash, jamming, battery-disconnect, over-speed, excessive idlingUnplug, ignition, tow, crash, jamming, over-speed, excessive idlingMulti-action button — can be set to raise an alertBuilt-in motion sensor detects when the asset movesBuilt-in motion sensor detects when the asset moves
Extras What else it can do Eco-driving analysis, trips, auto geo-fence; its output can drive a starter-cut relay (relay not included)Dual-band GPS (L1 + L5), accurate to under 1.5 m; IP65 case — not for use under waterEco-driving analysis, trips, auto geo-fence — moves between vehicles in seconds62.2 × 54.2 × 20.3 mm, 71 g; movement-based, periodic or scheduled tracking; IP65 in internal testing, not certifiedIP68-sealed, 156 × 70 × 25.2 mm, 251 g; works from –20 °C to 60 °CIP68-sealed, 156 × 70 × 25.2 mm, 251 g; charges at 0 °C to 45 °C
Best for
Best for The jobs this tracker suits Cars, utes, trucks, buses, motorbikes and e-bikes — slim enough to fit neatly behind the dashCaravans, motorbikes, trucks and machinery — anything with its own 12 V or 24 V batteryCars, utes and vans with a standard OBD-II port — and vehicles you swap betweenTools, equipment, trailers, bikes and bags — it fits in the palm of your handTrailers, containers, generators and plant you fit once and leaveHire equipment, site gear and trailers that move between jobs
Price
Price The total you pay — device plus what keeps it running Shown on its page First year includedthen from $7/moShown on its page First year includedthen from $7/moShown on its page First year includedthen from $7/moShown on its page First year includedthen from $7/moShown on its page First year includedthen from $7/moShown on its page First year includedthen from $7/mo
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Standing offer

The first year of your plan, included

Buy any tracker on this page, pick a plan as you do, and the first year of that plan is included — each tracker's price is shown on its page. From year two the plan renews at its normal price — $7/mo or $70/yr for Power Saver, $10/mo or $100/yr for Real-Time — and you can cancel any time; there's no minimum term.

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