Hyundai Construction Equipment Extends Free Use of Hi-Mate Remote Management System

NORCROSS, Ga. (April 6, 2017) – Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas Inc. announced it has extended the period during which owners of Hyundai wheel loaders and full-sized excavators may use its Hi-Mate remote management system free of charge to 5 years from 3 years. The extended Hi-Mate coverage applies retroactively to any qualifying Hyundai construction machine purchased since January 1, 2017.

Hi-Mate uses GPS technology to track Hyundai construction machines at any time and in any location. The system monitors key machine components such as the engine, hydraulics and electrical system.

“Our customers have come to rely on the benefits that Hi-Mate delivers; so we’re excited to provide two additional years of free Hi-Mate access,” said Scott Rainwater, manager of Tech Support, Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas. “Hi-Mate saves our customers time and money in a variety of ways, but especially by promoting greater preventive maintenance to reduce equipment downtime. Hi-Mate is an important aspect of what we call ‘the Hyundai edge.’”

Hyundai recently introduced a mobile application of Hi-Mate. Users with smartphones and other mobile devices using the Android operating system may download the Hi-Mate mobile app from the Google Play store. An iOS version for iPhones is in development.

The newly announced extension of free Hi-Mate use applies to the mobile app as well as the traditional version of Hi-Mate that runs as a browser-based application on any internet-enabled desktop, laptop or tablet computer.

Free use of Hyundai Hi-Mate is available on the standard cellular configuration, which uses cellular networks to send and receive data from machines in the field. Configuring Hi-Mate equipped machines with satellite connectivity requires the purchase of additional hardware and a subscription.

For more information, visit Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas Inc.