# Rugged GPS Tracker: GO9 RUGGED The GO9 RUGGED is a rugged GPS tracker rated IP68 and IP69K for heavy equipment, farm machinery and oil field units that work in dust, water and spray. Source: https://www.highpointgps.com/products/go-rugged Last updated: 2026-10-09 The GO9 RUGGED is a sealed, hardwired GPS tracker for equipment that works outdoors, where an in-cab device would not hold up. It is rated IP68 and IP69K for water, dust ingress and pressure spray, and operates from -40 °C to +85 °C. It fits heavy equipment, yellow iron, agricultural machinery and oil field equipment, and High Point GPS installs and supports it for fleets in Canada and the United States. ## Highlights - Rated IP68 and IP69K for water, dust and pressure spray - Operates from -40 °C to +85 °C and meets SAE J1455 - 3D accelerometer and 3D gyroscope built in - IOX expansion for add-ons on the same device - Covered by a CARB Executive Order with listed T-harnesses - Installed and supported by our Montreal team, in English or French ## Specifications - Ingress rating: IP68 and IP69K (water, dust ingress and pressure spray) - Operating temperature: -40 °C to +85 °C; meets SAE J1455 - Cellular: LTE CAT-1, bands 2, 4, 5 and 12; varies by region and carrier - GNSS: 72-channel GPS and GLONASS; E1+ models add Galileo, BeiDou, SBAS and QZSS - Accuracy: About 2.0 m CEP; hot start under 2 seconds - Motion sensors: 3D accelerometer (±8 g) and 3D gyroscope (±250 dps) - Power: 12 V and 24 V systems - Expansion: IOX expansion, up to 2750 mA total IOX current at 12 V or 24 V - Size and weight: 159 x 122 x 31 mm, 396 g, 1000 mm cable - Installation: Professional, hardwired with a harness ## What is a rugged GPS tracker? A rugged GPS tracker is a fully sealed tracking device built to be mounted on or outside equipment that lives in dust, mud, water and wash bays. The GO9 RUGGED is that device: it is rated IP68 and IP69K, operates from -40 °C to +85 °C, and is hardwired to the machine instead of plugged into a cab port. Choosing it is a durability decision. It does not track more accurately than a standard device. It keeps working in conditions that would wear down or disable standard in-cab hardware over time, which is what you need on equipment that is never parked indoors. ## What do IP68 and IP69K mean for equipment? The GO9 RUGGED is rated IP68 and IP69K for water, dust ingress and pressure spray protection. IP68 covers dust and water getting into the housing. IP69K covers pressure spray, the kind of cleaning a loader or an excavator gets at the end of a muddy week. It also meets SAE J1455 and runs down to -40 °C. For a machine parked on a Quebec or Prairie job site through January, that temperature range matters as much as the seal. ## Which equipment needs the GO9 RUGGED instead of a standard tracker? It is built for heavy equipment, yellow iron, agricultural machinery and oil field equipment: machines that work outside, often without a cab you can mount a device in. If a unit is washed down, works in standing water or is exposed to the weather, the rugged tracker is the right fit. For road vehicles with a protected cab, the next-generation GO10 is the standard choice. For trailers and powered equipment that only need location, trips and engine hours, the GO Anywhere Plus asset tracker is an option. We help you sort each unit in your fleet into the right device before installation. ## How is the GO9 RUGGED installed? Installation is professional and hardwired with a harness, on 12 V or 24 V systems. The device weighs 396 g and comes with a 1000 mm cable, and we choose a mounting point that keeps it protected on each machine. High Point GPS, a Geotab partner, installs and configures it, and our Montreal team supports your fleet in English and French. The GO9 RUGGED supports IOX expansion, with up to 2750 mA of total IOX current at 12 V or 24 V, so add-ons can run through the same device. In the United States, the GO9 RUGGED is covered by Geotab's CARB Executive Order kit with listed T-harnesses, which matters for equipment registered or operated in California. ## How does the GO9 RUGGED show up in the High Point GPS platform? Each machine appears on the same map as your trucks and trailers, with its location, trip history and alerts. The 3D accelerometer and 3D gyroscope report motion, and E1+ models use GPS, GLONASS, Galileo and BeiDou concurrently for position. Engine hours come from the engine control unit when the machine reports them, or are calculated from ignition and GPS movement when it does not. The High Point GPS platform uses them to schedule maintenance by hours worked instead of by calendar date. ## FAQ ### Is the GO9 RUGGED GPS tracker waterproof? Yes. The GO9 RUGGED is rated IP68 and IP69K for water, dust ingress and pressure spray protection. That means it is sealed for equipment that works in rain, mud and standing water and gets pressure washed. It also meets SAE J1455 and operates from -40 °C to +85 °C, so it suits equipment that stays outdoors year round. ### Is there a GO10 Rugged? No GO10 Rugged appears in the official device documentation. The GO9 RUGGED is the sealed, IP68 and IP69K rated option for heavy equipment and machinery. The GO10 is the next-generation standard device for road vehicles with a protected cab. High Point GPS can help you decide which device fits each unit in your fleet before installation. ### What temperatures can a rugged GPS tracker handle? The GO9 RUGGED operates from -40 °C to +85 °C and meets SAE J1455. That range covers a Canadian winter on an open job site as well as the heat near a working engine. Cellular coverage still depends on where the machine works, so High Point GPS reviews your sites and plans the mounting location with you before installation. ### Can the GO9 RUGGED be installed in California? Yes, with the right harness. Geotab's CARB Executive Order covers the GO9, GO9+ and GO9 Rugged with listed continuously connected T-harnesses, so the GO9 RUGGED can be installed on equipment registered or operated in California. The GO10 has not been granted a CARB Executive Order, so it should not be installed there until one is issued. ### Does the rugged GPS tracker support IOX add-ons? Yes. The GO9 RUGGED supports external device expansion through IOX, with a maximum total IOX current of 2750 mA at 12 V or 24 V. That lets you connect add-ons such as sensors or a satellite modem to the same device. High Point GPS checks the add-ons you plan to use against that limit when we design the installation. ### How is a rugged GPS tracker installed? The GO9 RUGGED is installed professionally and hardwired with a harness, on 12 V or 24 V systems. It does not plug into a cab port the way some light-duty trackers do. High Point GPS installs and configures each unit, and our Montreal team supports your fleet in English and French once the equipment is running.