Built around battery life
Equipment sits still most of the time, which changes the design entirely. An asset tracker reports infrequently while stationary and wakes up when it detects movement, so a single charge lasts months rather than days. That is the opposite trade-off to a vehicle tracker, and it is what makes these practical on something you cannot easily reach to recharge.
Mounting matters as much as the electronics. Magnetic units attach to any steel surface in seconds and can be moved between items. Fixed units are harder to find and remove, which is what you want on anything likely to be stolen rather than misplaced.
Related
For a vehicle rather than equipment, see car GPS trackers. For a person, see personal GPS trackers.
Common questions
How long does the battery last? Months on movement-triggered reporting, depending on how often the asset actually moves.
Is it weatherproof? Yes. These are sealed for outdoor mounting on trailers and machinery.