The 4G900L is the everyday workhorse — a hardwired tracker that powers off the vehicle's electrics, hides behind the dash, and supports stolen-vehicle recovery and remote engine cut-off. R769 once-off hardware, then R45 a month on annual billing.
The 4G900L is a small hardwired tracker that wires into the vehicle's 12 V circuit and hides behind the dash. From the moment it's powered, it reports live position, ignition state, trips, and alerts to the TTC platform. Unlike a plug-in OBD device, it doesn't sit in view — and because it's wired in, it's much harder for a thief to find and remove. This is the device most TTC customers fit when they want monitored stolen-vehicle recovery without the corporate provider lock-in.
Live tracking and full trip history land on the web platform and the mobile app in seconds. Movement, ignition, and over-speed alerts fire as they happen. With SVR added (R40/month), a 24/7 monitored response co-ordinates recovery with armed response if the vehicle is taken. Add the R200 relay and you can remote-immobilise the engine straight from the platform. A built-in backup battery flags the second main power is cut — so you know about any tampering instantly.
Every TTC device runs on the same platform. Live tracking, geofences, alerts, and the SARS logbook are included on every plan, on every device. What changes per device is the hardware — what it physically does, and what it picks up.
A business owner or fleet putting work vehicles on monitored recovery, plus an optional remote engine cut-off — without locking into a 36-month rental contract.
Self-install is realistic for anyone comfortable with a multimeter. Otherwise any auto electrician can fit one in under an hour — TTC does not require an approved-installer list.
Clear, no-spin compatibility — including what the 4G900L can't do. If you need something on this list that the 4G900L doesn't support, the comparison table at the end of all devices will point you to the right unit.
The 4G900L runs on the same TTC subscription as every other device — R45 per vehicle per month on annual billing (R50 on monthly). Every plan includes live GPS, geofences, trip history, SARS logbook reports, movement and ignition alerts, the web dashboard, iOS and Android apps, and API access. The Tracking Co does not charge a device rental, activation fee, or premium tier.
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Same platform, same subscription — different hardware. These three are the most common alternatives. The full comparison table is on the products page.
Choose this if: Don't need SVR or a hidden install
View the OBD Mini →Choose this if: Need driver ID, crash detection, or jamming alerts
View the FMC920 →Choose this if: Vehicle is exposed (trailer, plant, farm)
View the FMC880 →The 4G900L is hardwired — it powers off the vehicle electrics and hides behind the dash, which makes it much harder to disable. It also supports stolen-vehicle recovery, engine cut-off, and a backup battery. The OBD Mini plugs into the diagnostic port and works as a self-install logbook tracker for one vehicle. If a customer wants SVR or a permanent fitment, The Tracking Co recommends the 4G900L. If they want plug-and-play for under R500, the OBD Mini.
No. The 4G900L only needs two wires — a permanent 12 V live and a ground — and the whole install takes about 20 minutes for anyone comfortable with a multimeter. If you would rather use an auto electrician, any reputable one in South Africa can fit it in under an hour. The Tracking Co does not require an approved-installer list. Many fleets fit their own units in-house once they have done one or two.
SVR is a R40 per month add-on. With it active, The Tracking Co's 24/7 monitoring centre treats a confirmed theft alert as a recovery incident — locating the vehicle, co-ordinating with armed response, and tracking it until recovery. Without SVR, the 4G900L still tracks live but no monitored response is dispatched. SVR is optional and can be cancelled at any time, like the rest of the subscription.
The engine cut-off relay is a small 12 V relay that wires inline with the vehicle's starter or fuel-pump circuit. Once fitted, you can immobilise the engine remotely from the TTC platform — for example, in a confirmed theft. The relay is a R200 once-off, fits at install time, and is only compatible with the 4G900L and the FMC920. It is optional. Many customers fit one as a deterrent, others run SVR alone.
The 4G900L has a built-in backup battery. The moment main power is cut, the device raises a power-loss alert on the TTC platform and keeps reporting position from the internal battery for a limited time — long enough for SVR to act on it. The Tracking Co treats power-cut events as high-priority alerts on subscribed accounts. The battery is not designed for long-term operation; it is there to flag tampering and keep the device live during a theft.
Hardware from R499. Subscriptions from R50 a month. No contracts, no setup fee, no surprise upgrades.
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