Every primary producer, station manager, and industrial supervisor knows the high cost of routine tank runs. For instance, whether you are burning diesel just to check a perfectly fine tank, worrying about an unnoticed burst pipe leaving livestock compromised, or managing high-value bulk fuel in a total mobile blackspot, traditional monitoring has always forced a messy compromise between heavy manual labor and unreliable digital systems that drop out when reception fades.
To solve this, Bushmans TankSmart® powered by Agbot™ 3.0 eliminates these issues by combining rugged local hardware with dual 4G and direct-to-orbit satellite connectivity. It changes liquid tracking from a guessing game into exact, near real-time data – giving you total certainty over your liquid levels without the constant travel. Completely scalable, the system allows you to pair heavy-duty hardware with a tailored data tier built to match your specific property budget and tracking demands.
Introducing the future of farmingThe Standard Bushmans Tanksmart® Powered by Agbot 3.0
The true innovation of the Agbot 3.0 monitor is its dual-network reliability housed in a single device. The unit automatically switches between standard 4G cellular networks and direct-to-orbit satellite connectivity – if you hit a total mobile blackspot, the satellite fallback seamlessly takes over, and vice versa. This dual-network engine ensures constant, disruption-free updates on your liquid levels, with your exact checking frequencies and satellite upload speeds tailored to whichever data tier you choose for your property.
Key Features Checklist
- Automated Remote Data: Delivers scheduled level checks straight to your device, giving you a reliable look at your property’s tanks from anywhere via the Agbot App or web portal
- Satellite Map View: View every connected tank on a single map interface featuring visual fill-level overlays and clear asset tracking
- Smart Threshold Alerts: Set custom high or low thresholds and receive direct text or email notifications the moment your liquid levels cross the line
- 7+ Year Battery Life: Powered by an internal primary lithium battery that offers virtually zero maintenance, no solar panels, and no charging
- Designed for the Australian Climate: Fully encapsulated and IP68 waterproof. This rugged unit is built to withstand extreme temperatures ranging from -40℃ to +80℃
Who Benefits Most?
- Livestock Operations: Station managers managing stock across massive land who need clear, automated data to ensure critical liquid supplies remain topped up
- Crop & Grain Enterprises: Farmers who need to monitor critical on-farm liquid assets to support high-efficiency property management
- Remote, Rural & Off-Grid Facilities: Properties without mobile coverage that rely on seamless, direct-to-orbit satellite tracking rather than time-consuming manual checks
- Commercial & Industrial Fleets: Designed for enterprise operations, chemical distributors, and fuel suppliers who need reliable tracking of high-value bulk assets
The Industrial Bushmans Tanksmart® Powered by Agbot 3.0
However, liquid asset management rarely stops at just standard water tanks. Fuel suppliers, chemical distributors, and large-scale industrial operations handle volatile, high-value liquids every single day. The Agbot 3.0 Industrial configuration takes the exact same robust, dual-network infrastructure and upgrades the physical hardware specifically for heavy-duty, hazardous storage.
Industrial Key Features Checklist
- No-Tool 2″BSP Camlock Fitting: Uses a standardised, heavy-duty thread designed to screw directly into industrial tank openings with zero tools required
- Chemical & Fuel Compatability: Engineered with specialised materials to safely monitor volatile and high-value liquids such as diesel, oil, and liquid fertilisers
- Enterprise Integration: Alongside the Agbot App, this includes full web portal access and API integrations – allowing your tank level data to flow directly into existing ERP, logistics, or farm management systems
Who Benefits Most?
- Fuel Suppliers & Distributors: Commercial companies tracking remote customer tanks to optimise delivery routes, prevent dry-outs, and eliminate emergency top-up runs
- Large-Scale Enterprise Farms: Operations handling bulk liquid assets that need to audit usage, track total volumes, and protect heavy infrastructure against undetected leaks
- Industrial & Manufacturing Managers: Operations managing high-value commodity liquids across rural, remote, or off-grid locations that require centralised enterprise-level data
How They Compare: Standard vs. Industrial Monitor
Agbot 3.0 Standard
- Best used for: Water tanks, troughs, dams, and flumes
- Mounting style: Flexible tank or multi-surface bracket
- Data Access: Viewable through the standard Agbot App on smartphone, tablet, or desktop
- Core Network: Built-in Telstra 4G and NTN Skylo/Viasat satellite capabilities
- Reading Frequency: Adjustable scheduled to 96 checks per day (varies by subscription tier)
- Battery: 7+ year maintenance-free lithium battery
Agbot 3.0 Industrial
- Best used for: Diesel, liquid fertilisers, molasses, and AdBlue
- Mounting style: Heavy-duty, direct 2″ BSP Camlock thread requiring zero tools
- Data Access: Accessible via the Agbot App plus full API integration for existing corporate ERP, fuel management, and farm software tracking systems
- Core Network: Built-in Telstra 4G and NTN Skylo/Viasat satellite capabilities
- Reading Frequency: Adjustable schedules up to 96 checks per day (varies by subscription tier)
- Battery: 7+ year maintenance-free lithium battery
- Security & asset protection: Automated alert notifications sent straight to your device if an unauthorised or unexpected drop in tank levels occurs
Choosing The Right Tier:
While the rugged Agbot 3.0 hardware handles the climate, you can customise how often you receive data by selecting one of three software subscription tiers depending on your requirements. Here’s how the tiers break down:
- Best for: Non-critical tanks, storage areas, or remote assets where daily check-ins are sufficient
- Update frequency: Runs level checks every 6 hours and uploads the compiled data to your app every 24 hours
- Alerts included: 10 cellular text/email alerts per month (additional alerts incur a small fee)
- Network & History: Operates on cellular networks, providing a rolling 90 days of historical data for trend analysis
- Best for: Active livestock operations requiring steady, reliable daylight updates and regional network backup
- Update frequency: Runs cellular checks every 60 minutes and uploads data to your dashboard every 6 hours
- Satellite Access: Unlocks hourly satellite checks and daily satellite data uploads if the device moves completely out of cellular range
- Alerts & history: Includes 20 cellular alerts and 10 satellite alerts per month, along with a full 1-year data history
- Best for: High-stakes operations, industrial fuel depots, or remote assets demanding maximum data frequency
- Update frequency: Maximum tracking speed with physical checks every 15 minutes and customisable cellular uploads up to every 3 hours
- Satellite access: Upgrades to hourly satellite data uploads paired with deep-blackspot physical checks every 15 minutes
- Alert & history: Includes unlimited cellular alerts, 30 satellite alerts per month, unlimited API integrations, a full 2-year data history, and an upgraded device replacement warranty
The Final Verdict
The Bushmans TankSmart® powered by Agbot™ 3.0 bridges the gap between advanced remote telemetry and everyday paddock practicality. With connected properties seeing an average 75% reduction in routine bore runs and achieving a typical payback period of just eight months, the system quickly pays for itself by removing the constant drain of wasted fuel, excessive labor, and the guesswork of stock water security.
Whether you need a high-frequency premium tracking configuration for heavy industrial storage or a dependable water storage setup for your property, you can view the fully integrated poly water tank range on the Bushmans TankSmart Tanks page.
Ready to eliminate manual tank runs for good? Get in touch with the team via our contact form, or call on 1800 287 462.