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Construction Equipment Technology: What Arizona Contractors Need to Know

Telematics, remote operation, and precision control across Kubota, Bobcat, and CASE. Less downtime, lower costs, better visibility on every job site across Arizona and the Imperial Valley.

Arizona's construction market moves fast, jobs spread wide, and the summer heat leaves zero margin for unexpected downtime. The equipment you buy from Bingham Equipment comes with connected technology built in, and knowing how to use it is one of the fastest ways to cut operating costs and protect your investment. This page covers the key technology platforms available on our Kubota, Bobcat, and CASE equipment lineups and what each one actually does for your operation. Kubota and Bobcat are available across all our Arizona locations and our Imperial Valley, CA store. CASE Equipment is sold at our Casa Grande and Yuma locations.

Why Arizona Contractors Are Turning to Equipment Technology
The challenges are real. The technology exists to address them.
Challenge
Machines spread across multiple remote job sites, hard to monitor
Telematics on Kubota, Bobcat, and CASE gives you live GPS and status from one screen
Challenge
Summer heat causes unexpected breakdowns during critical phases
Real-time fault codes and engine temp alerts let you catch problems before failure
Challenge
Shrinking labor pool makes two-person jobs harder to staff
Bobcat MaxControl lets one operator do jobs that used to need two people
Challenge
Equipment left idling wastes fuel and racks up unnecessary hours
Idle time tracking across all three platforms shows exactly where fuel is being wasted
Challenge
Theft on unattended desert sites after hours
Geofencing and curfew alerts on all platforms notify you the moment equipment moves
Challenge
Tight bid margins with limited visibility into true cost per hour
Machine hour data, fuel reports, and utilization trends turn guesses into numbers
Kubota
KubotaNOW Telematics and the myKubota App
Available across all Arizona Bingham Equipment locations

Kubota's connected technology platform centers on two things that work together: KubotaNOW telematics, the system that collects and transmits real-time data from your machine, and the myKubota app, the free iOS and Android application that puts all of that data in your pocket. Together, they give Kubota construction equipment owners the same fleet visibility that used to be reserved for large enterprise operations.

Kubota SVL75-3 compact track loader with standard KubotaNOW telematics — available at Bingham Equipment Arizona KubotaNOW telematics myKubota app interface on smartphone
KubotaNOW Telematics

KubotaNOW is Kubota's built-in telematics system for construction equipment, standard on compact track loaders, skid steers, and wheel loaders from model year 2019 forward. The system transmits machine data continuously to the myKubota platform, accessible from any device.

  • Live GPS location with real-time machine tracking
  • Engine hours, RPM, and operating status monitoring
  • Fluid levels including fuel and DEF, tracked continuously
  • Geofencing with the ability to inhibit start if machine leaves a defined zone
  • Remote shutoff to immobilize equipment remotely
  • Error code alerts sent directly to your phone and your dealer
  • Third-party fleet management integration for mixed fleets
myKubota App

The free myKubota app (iOS and Android) is the front-end for all KubotaNOW data, plus a toolkit for managing your Kubota equipment day to day. Beyond telematics, the app gives you access to maintenance guides, how-to videos, compatible attachment browsers, and dealer contact in one place.

Telematics Dashboard

Live vitals, GPS location, and alert management for all your KubotaNOW-equipped machines.

Maintenance Tracking

Step-by-step maintenance guides with interval tracking so nothing gets missed between service visits.

Attachment Browser

Find compatible attachments and implements for every machine in your fleet.

Dealer Connection

Favorite your Bingham Equipment locations for quick access to service, parts, and support.

For Arizona Construction Equipment Owners

KubotaNOW is standard on Kubota compact track loaders, skid steers, and wheel loaders from model year 2019 forward. If your machine is equipped, our team can help you activate and set up your myKubota account. KubotaNOW also integrates with most major third-party fleet management platforms, making it easy to fold Kubota machines into a mixed-brand fleet dashboard.

Watch: KubotaNOW Telematics and the myKubota App

myKubota App and KubotaNOW Telematics Overview
Read the Full Kubota Telematics Guide
Bobcat
MaxControl Remote Operation and Machine IQ Telematics
Available across all Arizona locations and Imperial Valley, CA

Bobcat's technology lineup in the construction space centers on two platforms that solve different problems. MaxControl is a remote operation system that lets one person do jobs that used to require two, and Machine IQ is Bobcat's wireless telematics system for fleet monitoring and machine health tracking. For Arizona contractors dealing with labor shortages, extreme heat, and the practical challenges of compact loader work, both tools have a clear ROI case.

Bobcat MaxControl remote operation app on iPhone controlling a Bobcat compact loader
MaxControl Remote Operation

MaxControl is Bobcat's dealer-installed remote operation system for compact loaders. Using a free iOS app on your iPhone or iPad, you can control your Bobcat loader and all attachments from up to 300 feet away, completely outside the cab. The system works with M2-Series and R-Series compact loaders equipped with Selectable Joystick Control (SJC), including models going back to 2004.

For Arizona contractors facing a tight labor market, MaxControl is one of the most immediately practical technology investments available. Two-person jobs become one-person jobs. Operators avoid climbing in and out of the cab in 110-degree heat. And work that requires precise positioning from ground level, like trailer loading, gate operations, post hole digging, and material placement, becomes significantly safer and easier.

  • Up to 300 ft of range from operator to machine
  • Full loader and attachment control including hydraulic functions
  • Intuitive iOS interface with real-time responsiveness
  • Dealer-installed hardware kit with single wiring harness
  • Compatible with SJC loaders back to 2004, no need for a new machine
  • One operator can manage multiple MaxControl machines, selecting each as needed

Common MaxControl Applications in Arizona

Gate and Gated Community Work

Navigate machines through gates without a second operator. One person handles access and operation solo.

Trailer Loading

Load equipment onto trailers without a spotter. Operate from outside for clear sightlines to the trailer bed.

Post Hole Digging

Position auger and hold posts simultaneously, a classic two-person job handled by one.

Rock Placement and Xeriscape

Precise material placement for desert landscaping and site work without a cab full of dust and heat.

Backfilling and Grading

Guide operations from ground level for better visibility on precision grading tasks near structures.

Extreme Heat Work Cycles

Operate from a shaded position during peak heat hours. Reduce operator heat stress on summer job sites.

Machine IQ Wireless Telematics

Machine IQ is Bobcat's wireless communications platform for select machines, giving operators and fleet managers access to current and historical machine data from virtually anywhere. The system monitors machine health, supports maintenance tracking, and includes security features like remote engine disable and enable, which Bobcat has expanded across compact excavators, wheel loaders, and Toolcat models.

  • Remote Engine Disable and Enable for security and access control
  • Current and historical machine data accessible from any device
  • Machine health monitoring to enhance maintenance and performance
  • Fleet security tracking for equipment on remote Arizona job sites
Bingham Equipment Installs MaxControl

The MaxControl hardware kit is a dealer-installed system. Our Arizona team handles installation, setup, and pairing. Every installation includes training and safety orientation. Contact any Bingham Equipment location in Arizona or our Imperial Valley, CA store to check compatibility with your current machine or to add MaxControl to a new loader purchase.

Read the Full Bobcat MaxControl Guide
CASE
SiteWatch Telematics, myCASEConstruction App, and SiteControl Grade Control
Available at Bingham Equipment, Casa Grande and Yuma, AZ

CASE Construction Equipment offers the most comprehensive connected technology suite of the three brands covered here, combining real-time fleet telematics, a full-featured fleet management app, and precision grade control into one integrated platform. For Arizona contractors running heavy iron on commercial and civil projects, these three tools work together to reduce cost per yard, protect your equipment, and sharpen your bids.

CASE construction equipment excavator on job site — SiteWatch telematics available at Bingham Equipment Casa Grande and Yuma AZ
SiteWatch Telematics

SiteWatch is CASE's always-on telematics platform, standard on all CASE backhoes and included for 3 years with ProCare on heavy equipment. It tracks GPS location, engine hours, fuel levels, idle time, fault codes, and machine health continuously, with 18 months of historical data stored in the cloud. Critically, SiteWatch also works on non-CASE machines through a Universal Install Kit, making it a strong choice for managing a mixed brand fleet from one dashboard.

  • Live GPS, fuel, and engine hour tracking for every machine
  • 18 months of stored data for billing, cost analysis, and fleet benchmarking
  • Fault code alerts and proactive service notifications to your phone and dealer
  • Geofencing and curfew alerts for after-hours security
  • Universal Install Kit for non-CASE machines in your fleet
  • Dual-band modem across 180 carriers for reliable connectivity in rural AZ
myCASEConstruction App

The myCASEConstruction portal and app is the management layer on top of SiteWatch, purpose-built for day-to-day fleet operations. Create job sites, assign tasks, monitor machine status across your whole fleet, compare fuel consumption, manage maintenance alerts, and configure geofencing, all from one interface on your phone, tablet, or desktop.

SiteControl Precision Grade Control

SiteControl is CASE's GPS-guided precision earthmoving platform for dozers, excavators, motor graders, and skid steers. The system guides the blade or bucket to design grade in real time, eliminating rework and over-excavation. For Arizona contractors tackling commercial site prep, road work, and irrigation infrastructure where rework is expensive and bid margins are tight, SiteControl delivers measurable cost reduction per cubic yard moved. CASE READY Kits support Leica, Topcon, and Trimble GPS systems.

Available at Casa Grande and Yuma

CASE is available exclusively at our Casa Grande and Yuma locations. Our team can walk you through SiteWatch activation, myCASEConstruction onboarding, and SiteControl installation options for the specific machines in your fleet.

Read the Full CASE Technology Guide

Ready to Get More From Your Equipment?

Visit any Arizona location for Kubota and Bobcat technology, our Imperial Valley store for Bobcat, or our Casa Grande and Yuma locations for CASE. Our team can demo telematics, install MaxControl, or walk you through SiteControl options on any machine in our lineup.