Yanmar Compact Equipment North America has introduced an enhanced SmartAssist Remote telematics platform with machine monitoring, diagnostic information, and fleet management integration. The platform becomes available across North America on October 22, 2026, and supports eligible connected Yanmar machines already in service.
Eligible new equipment includes five years of SmartAssist Remote service. Users can access the platform through a computer, tablet, or smartphone to view machine locations, operating hours, utilization, maintenance information, and machine health data.
“Machine data only creates value when it helps customers make better decisions,” said Anna Christine Sgro, president, Yanmar Compact Equipment North America. “SmartAssist Remote gives equipment owners the visibility to protect their machines, stay ahead of maintenance needs, and better understand how their equipment is being used. It also gives our dealers earlier insight to provide more proactive support. This is an important investment in the complete Yanmar ownership experience — helping our customers protect uptime, improve productivity, and get greater value from their equipment.”
SmartAssist Remote provides GPS location and movement history, geofence and after-hours alerts, utilization data, preventive maintenance schedules, diagnostic trouble codes, and service records.
The platform’s mobile app for iOS and Android includes daily equipment inspections with photo attachments, a nearest-machine finder, and navigation to equipment in the field. Users can also configure dashboards and schedule reports to review utilization, maintenance compliance, and operating trends.
The information can help equipment owners identify underutilized machines, plan maintenance, and assess fleet deployment.
The enhanced platform gives Yanmar dealers access to machine alerts, operating hours, and diagnostic information, providing earlier insight into potential service needs and upcoming maintenance. Dealers can use this information to plan service and prepare parts and resources before equipment arrives at the dealership.
Machine history and service information can also support discussions about equipment condition, utilization, and future fleet requirements.
SmartAssist Remote supports AEMP 2.0 API integration, allowing machine data to flow into compatible third-party fleet management, enterprise resource planning (ERP), and business systems.
The integration is intended for rental operations, key accounts, and businesses managing mixed fleets. It allows Yanmar equipment data to be incorporated into established systems and workflows, reducing manual data entry and providing visibility across fleet assets.
The enhanced platform is backward compatible with eligible connected Yanmar machines, allowing existing customers with qualifying equipment to transition to the updated service.
SmartAssist Remote is available across North America beginning October 22, 2026. For more information, visit YanmarCE.com or contact a local Yanmar Compact Equipment dealer.
Oct 22, 2026
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