Teltonika FTC164 Next-gen 4G LTE Cat 1 GPS Tracker with high-capacity battery

Teltonika FTC164 Next-Generation Waterproof 4G LTE Cat 1 Vehicle GPS Tracker

The Teltonika FTC164 is a rugged, next-generation 4G LTE Cat 1 GPS tracker engineered for demanding commercial vehicles, trailers, heavy equipment and machinery operating in harsh environments. Featuring an IP69K waterproof enclosure, 2,600 mAh high-capacity internal backup battery, Bluetooth® 5.4 connectivity and flexible configurable I/O, the FTC164 delivers dependable real-time tracking and remote monitoring even when external vehicle power is disconnected.

Designed on Teltonika's latest telematics platform, the FTC164 combines high-precision GNSS positioning, advanced theft protection, towing detection, crash detection and remote diagnostics in a single industrial-grade device. Its sealed enclosure makes it ideal for trailers, construction machinery, agricultural equipment, refrigerated transport and marine applications where dust, water and vibration are constant challenges.

When integrated with IQFLOW Cloud, the FTC164 provides live tracking, geofence alerts, fleet monitoring, sensor integration, historical reports and intelligent event notifications for complete asset visibility.

Key Features

• 4G LTE Cat 1 with automatic 2G fallback
• IP69K waterproof and dustproof enclosure
• Large 2,600 mAh internal Li-Ion backup battery
• Bluetooth® 5.4 Low Energy
• GPS, GLONASS, Galileo & BeiDou positioning
• 5 Digital Inputs
• 5 Analog Inputs
• 1 Negative Input
• 4 Digital Outputs
• 1-Wire interface
• Internal GNSS & LTE antennas
• USB Type-C configuration
• 128 MB internal flash memory
• Accelerometer for motion detection
• Remote firmware updates via FOTA Web

Built for Harsh Outdoor Environments

Unlike conventional vehicle trackers, the FTC164 is specifically designed for installations exposed to rain, mud, dust and high-pressure washdowns.

Its IP69K-rated enclosure provides outstanding protection against:

• High-pressure water jets
• Dust ingress
• Mud
• Steam cleaning
• Severe outdoor environments

This makes the FTC164 ideal for:

• Semi-trailers
• Construction equipment
• Agricultural machinery
• Cold chain vehicles
• Marine and water transport
• Mining equipment
• Utility fleets

High-Capacity Backup Battery

One of the FTC164's standout features is its 2,600 mAh rechargeable internal backup battery, allowing the tracker to continue operating long after external vehicle power has been removed.

Benefits include:

• Theft recovery after power disconnection
• Trailer tracking while disconnected
• Extended autonomous operation
• Reduced dependency on vehicle battery
• Improved security for parked assets

Combined with Teltonika's advanced sleep modes, the FTC164 delivers extended operating time while minimising vehicle battery drain.

Flexible I/O for Advanced Fleet Applications

The FTC164 supports a wide range of sensors and accessories for advanced vehicle monitoring.

Available interfaces include:

• 5 Digital Inputs
• 5 Analog Inputs
• 1 Negative Input
• 4 Digital Outputs
• 1-Wire interface
• Bluetooth® LE sensor support

This enables integration with:

• Temperature sensors
• Fuel monitoring
• Door sensors
• Driver identification
• Panic buttons
• Relay control
• Trailer sensors
• Custom fleet automation

Intelligent Fleet Security

The built-in accelerometer and intelligent event detection provide comprehensive protection for valuable fleet assets.

Supported scenarios include:

• Crash detection
• Towing detection
• Unplug detection
• Jamming detection
• Immobiliser
• Eco Driving
• Overspeed alerts
• Excessive idling
• Dallas 1-Wire driver identification

These features help reduce theft, improve driver behaviour and lower fleet operating costs.

High-Precision GNSS Tracking

The FTC164 delivers highly accurate positioning using multiple satellite constellations.

Supported systems include:

• GPS
• GLONASS
• Galileo
• BeiDou

Performance includes:

• Position accuracy: <1.8 m CEP
• 135 tracking channels
• Tracking sensitivity: -165 dBm
• Hot start: <1 second
• Warm start: <25 seconds

This ensures dependable tracking performance in challenging urban, rural and remote environments.

Bluetooth® 5.4 Sensor Integration

Integrated Bluetooth® 5.4 Low Energy extends the capabilities of the FTC164 beyond traditional GPS tracking.

Compatible Bluetooth devices include:

• Temperature sensors
• Humidity sensors
• BLE beacons
• Wireless driver tags
• Asset sensors

This enables comprehensive monitoring for cold chain logistics, asset management and specialised fleet applications.

Easy Configuration & Remote Management

The FTC164 supports multiple configuration and management methods, simplifying deployment across fleets of any size.

Configuration options include:

• Teltonika Configuration Tool (TCT)
• USB Type-C connection
• SMS configuration
• FOTA Web remote firmware updates
• TCP and UDP communication protocols

Integrated with IQFLOW Cloud, the FTC164 provides:

• Live GPS tracking
• Geofencing
• Battery status monitoring
• Sensor dashboards
• Fleet analytics
• Historical route playback
• Automated alerts

Technical Specifications

Specifications sourced from the official Teltonika FTC164 Datasheet.

Typical Applications

• Fleet Management
• Trailer Tracking
• Construction Equipment
• Mining Vehicles
• Agricultural Machinery
• Cold Chain Logistics
• Marine & Water Transport
• Heavy Equipment Monitoring
• Utility Fleets
• Rental Equipment
• Remote Asset Protection
• Theft Recovery