Auto Crane, a Ramsey Industries company and a leading manufacturer of truck-mounted service cranes, announced the launch of Ramsey Connect™, a connected platform that turns service cranes into fully visible, data-driven fleet assets.
Built directly into the NexStar 4 service crane, Ramsey Connect captures real-time data from the crane, the vehicle, and connected accessories, and delivers actionable insight through a single, cloud-based dashboard accessible from any phone, tablet, or computer.
Unlike connected systems that arrive as a paid add-on with a subscription from day one, Ramsey Connect comes standard on the NexStar 4, with the first year of service included at no additional cost. The approach underscores Ramsey Industries' position that connectivity should be a baseline capability, not a premium upgrade.
"Fleet managers have long operated in the dark when it comes to crane performance and utilization," said Niels Van Den Boogert, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Ramsey Industries. "With Ramsey Connect, every crane becomes visible, measurable, and manageable in real time. By including it as a standard feature, we are removing barriers and helping fleets adopt smarter operations faster."
Turning Equipment Data into Operational Advantage
Ramsey Connect gives fleet managers immediate visibility into equipment performance, utilization, and health, without relying on manual reporting or site visits. The platform delivers real-time status updates, proactive alerts, and remote diagnostics, helping teams move from reactive repairs to planned, usage-based maintenance.
For field operators, that visibility means faster troubleshooting, less downtime, and greater confidence on the job. Remote software updates further reduce service interruptions by removing the need to bring trucks in for system upgrades.
Technology built for the way fleets already work
Designed as an industrial IoT platform, Ramsey Connect fits into existing fleet environments without additional hardware installation or complex setup. An onboard module continuously captures data from crane systems, vehicle components, and intelligent accessories mounted behind the cab, and transmits it securely to a centralized platform, so fleets can activate connected capabilities as soon as the truck is deployed.
A Platform for Future Innovation
Ramsey Connect is more than a single product feature. It is the foundation of a broader digital strategy for Ramsey Industries, designed to serve as the central hub for future connected solutions across the company's portfolio as the business moves toward smarter, more integrated equipment.
Availability
Ramsey Connect is available now as a standard feature on Auto Crane NexStar 4 service cranes. To learn more, visit https://www.autocrane.com/ramseyconnect/.