GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. – October 21, 2026 – Yanmar Compact Equipment North America (Yanmar CE NA) today announced the launch of its enhanced SmartAssist Remote telematics platform, giving equipment owners and fleet managers greater visibility into machine location, utilization, maintenance, and performance.
The enhanced platform is backward compatible with eligible connected Yanmar machines and includes five years of SmartAssist Remote service on eligible new equipment, extending the value of telematics well beyond the initial machine purchase.
Accessible by computer, tablet or smartphone, SmartAssist Remote brings critical machine information into one intuitive platform. Customers can locate equipment, monitor operating hours and utilization, manage preventive maintenance, review machine health information and receive alerts when defined operating or security conditions require attention.
“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.”
Whether managing a single machine or an entire fleet, SmartAssist Remote gives customers access to equipment information wherever the work takes them. The web platform and mobile app for iOS and Android provide visibility from the office, shop or jobsite.
Capabilities include GPS location and movement history, geofence and after-hours alerts, utilization data, preventive maintenance schedules, diagnostic trouble codes and service records. Mobile functionality also supports daily equipment inspections with photo attachments, a nearest-machine finder and direct navigation to equipment in the field.
Configurable dashboards and scheduled reporting give fleet managers a clearer view of utilization, maintenance compliance and operating trends. This information can help identify underutilized equipment, improve fleet deployment, support maintenance planning and inform future equipment decisions.
SmartAssist Remote is designed to strengthen the connection between the machine, the customer and the Yanmar dealer—helping move equipment support from reactive service toward more proactive fleet management.
With appropriate access to machine alerts, operating hours and diagnostic information, dealers can gain earlier visibility into potential service needs and upcoming maintenance requirements. That insight can help dealers engage customers sooner, plan service more effectively and prepare the appropriate parts and resources before a machine arrives at the dealership.
For customers, that can mean less time diagnosing an issue after the machine is already down, better-planned maintenance and greater focus on keeping equipment productive.
The platform also gives dealers additional tools to support customers throughout the ownership lifecycle. Operating-hour visibility can help identify upcoming preventive maintenance opportunities, while machine history and service information can support more informed conversations about equipment condition, utilization and future fleet needs.
Together, these capabilities help create a more connected relationship between Yanmar customers and their dealers—one centered on uptime, productivity and long-term equipment value.
For rental operations, key accounts and customers managing mixed fleets, SmartAssist Remote supports AEMP 2.0 API integration, allowing Yanmar machine data to flow into compatible third-party fleet management, ERP and business systems.
This gives customers the flexibility to manage Yanmar equipment alongside other fleet assets within established systems and workflows, reducing manual data entry while providing greater visibility across their operation.
The enhanced SmartAssist Remote platform will be available across North America beginning October 21, 2026. Existing customers with eligible connected Yanmar machines can transition to the enhanced platform, extending its capabilities beyond newly purchased equipment.
To learn more about SmartAssist Remote and compatible Yanmar equipment, contact your local Yanmar Compact Equipment dealer or visit our SmartAssist Remote page.
About Yanmar Compact Equipment North America
Yanmar Compact Equipment North America (YCENA), headquartered in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, delivers compact track loaders, mini excavators, compact wheel loaders, and tracked carriers to dealers and customers across the United States and Canada. Designed for demanding construction environments, Yanmar equipment is engineered for durability, performance, and jobsite productivity. YCENA supports a strong dealer network with equipment solutions, parts, service, and training, while continuing to invest in product development and innovation to meet evolving contractor needs. For more information, visit: yanmarce.com.
About Yanmar Compact Equipment
Yanmar Compact Equipment (Yanmar CE) is a global leader in the design, manufacture and support of compact equipment for construction and other earthmoving applications. Its portfolio includes extensive ranges of mini and midi excavators, wheel loaders, compact track loaders and tracked carriers, supported by a wide range of services designed to ensure customer success. With manufacturing facilities in Asia, Europe and North America and an extensive international dealer network, Yanmar CE is known for its innovative approach, reliability, performance and commitment to customer satisfaction. These traits are reflected in the company’s tagline, “Building with you.” For more details, visit: yanmar.com/global/construction/
About Yanmar
Founded in Osaka, Japan, in 1912, Yanmar was the first ever to succeed in making a compact diesel engine of a practical size in 1933. A pioneer in diesel engine technology, Yanmar has expanded its product range, services and expertise across engines, agricultural machinery, construction equipment, energy systems, marine products, machine tools and components. Yanmar’s global business operations span seven domains, delivering advanced solutions toward realizing a sustainable future. For more information, visit: yanmar.com/global/about/
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Yanmar Compact Equipment North America
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