Teltonika FTM887 Next-gen 4G LTE Cat M1 vehicle GPS Tracker with Dead Reckoning
Teltonika FTM887 Next-Generation 4G LTE Cat M1 Battery-Mounted Vehicle GPS Tracker with Dead Reckoning & IP69K Protection
The Teltonika FTM887 is a next-generation 4G LTE Cat M1 vehicle GPS tracker engineered for fast installation, long-term reliability and demanding automotive environments. Designed for direct battery mounting, the FTM887 combines Dead Reckoning technology, enhanced GNSS accuracy, an IP69K waterproof enclosure and the latest Fleet Telematics (FT) platform, making it ideal for insurance telematics, fleet management, rental vehicles and basic track & trace applications.
Supporting LTE Cat M1, NB-IoT and 2G fallback connectivity, the FTM887 delivers reliable real-time tracking while maintaining excellent power efficiency. Its rugged waterproof housing and integrated backup battery make it suitable for harsh outdoor environments and permanent vehicle installations.
When integrated with IQFLOW Cloud, the FTM887 provides live GPS tracking, historical route playback, geofencing, driver behaviour monitoring, event notifications and remote device management.
Key Features
- 4G LTE Cat M1 with NB-IoT and 2G GSM fallback
- Dead Reckoning positioning technology
- Built on Teltonika Fleet Telematics (FT) Platform
- IP69K waterproof and dustproof enclosure
- Bluetooth® 5.3 Low Energy
- Enhanced multi-GNSS positioning
- Up to 41 visible satellites
- 320 mAh internal backup battery
- USB Type-C configuration
- Internal high-gain GNSS and cellular antennas
- 128 MB internal flash memory
- Accelerometer and gyroscope
- FOTA Web remote firmware updates
Dead Reckoning Technology
The FTM887 incorporates Dead Reckoning technology to maintain continuous vehicle tracking when GNSS signals are temporarily unavailable.
Instead of losing vehicle position in difficult environments, the tracker calculates movement using its internal motion sensors until satellite reception is restored.
Ideal for:
- Road tunnels
- Underground parking
- Urban canyons
- Mining sites
- Warehouses
- Remote transport routes
- Multi-level car parks
This provides more complete trip histories and improved fleet visibility.
IP69K Waterproof Battery-Mounted Design
Unlike traditional in-cabin trackers, the FTM887 is specifically designed for direct battery mounting and outdoor vehicle installations.
Its rugged IP69K enclosure provides maximum protection against:
- Dust ingress
- High-pressure water jets
- Steam cleaning
- Mud
- Rain
- Harsh industrial environments
This makes it an excellent choice for:
- Trucks
- Heavy equipment
- Construction machinery
- Agricultural vehicles
- Utility fleets
- Off-road vehicles
Enhanced GNSS Accuracy
The FTM887 delivers highly accurate positioning using support for multiple satellite constellations and improved satellite visibility.
Supported GNSS systems include:
- GPS
- GLONASS
- Galileo
- BeiDou
Performance highlights include:
- Up to 41 visible satellites
- Position accuracy: <1.5 m CEP
- Tracking sensitivity: -165 dBm
- Hot start: <1 second
- Warm start: <25 seconds
These capabilities provide reliable positioning even in challenging operating environments.
Bluetooth® 5.3 Connectivity
Integrated Bluetooth® 5.3 Low Energy allows the FTM887 to connect wirelessly with compatible sensors and accessories.
Supported applications include:
- Temperature monitoring
- Driver identification
- Asset tracking
- Cargo monitoring
- Teltonika EYE Beacons
- Bluetooth sensors
This expands the tracker beyond basic vehicle positioning into a complete fleet monitoring solution.
Intelligent Fleet Monitoring
The integrated accelerometer and gyroscope enable advanced telematics functions that improve fleet safety and operational efficiency.
Supported features include:
- Crash detection
- Eco driving analysis
- Overspeed detection
- Excessive idling detection
- Trip recording
- Odometer calculation
- Auto geofence
- Towing detection
- Network jamming detection
- Unplug detection
- Static navigation
- Custom scenarios
These capabilities help reduce operating costs while improving vehicle utilisation and driver safety.
Optimised Power Management
The FTM887 is engineered for low power consumption and long-term installations.
Power-saving modes include:
- Online Sleep
- Deep Sleep
- Power-Off Sleep
Its integrated 320 mAh Li-Ion backup battery allows the tracker to continue reporting during temporary power interruptions, improving security and theft detection.
Easy Configuration & Remote Management
Deployment is quick using Teltonika's professional software ecosystem.
Configuration options include:
- Teltonika Configuration Tool (TCT)
- USB Type-C configuration
- SMS configuration
- FOTA Web firmware updates
When connected to IQFLOW Cloud, the FTM887 provides:
- Live vehicle tracking
- Dead Reckoning route continuity
- Geofence alerts
- Driver behaviour analytics
- Historical trip reports
- Fleet dashboards
- Remote diagnostics
- Device health monitoring
Technical Specifications
| Feature |
Specification |
| Cellular |
4G LTE Cat M1, NB-IoT, GSM |
| GNSS |
GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou |
| Dead Reckoning |
Yes |
| Position Accuracy |
<1.5 m CEP |
| Bluetooth |
Bluetooth® 5.3 LE |
| Backup Battery |
320 mAh Li-Ion |
| Input Voltage |
10–30 V DC |
| Memory |
128 MB Flash |
| Waterproof Rating |
IP69K |
| Antennas |
Internal GNSS & Cellular |
| USB |
USB Type-C |
| SIM |
Nano-SIM |
| Dimensions |
118 × 48 × 18.5 mm |
| Weight |
118 g |
| Operating Temperature |
-40°C to +85°C (without battery) |
Specifications sourced from the official Teltonika FTM887 Datasheet and Quick Manual.
Typical Applications
- Fleet Management
- Insurance Telematics
- Vehicle Recovery
- Rental & Leasing Vehicles
- Car Sharing
- Basic Track & Trace
- Construction Equipment
- Heavy Vehicles
- Agricultural Machinery
- Utility Fleets
- Mining Vehicles
- Off-Road Equipment
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