Vehicle Gateway Models

All Samsara Vehicle Gateways (VGs) provide cloud connectivity for real-time and historical tracking of sensor data. VG installation steps and compatible cables and accessories depend on the VG Model and vehicle type.

All VGs share the following base functionality:

Installation method
Dashboard functionality
Data collection functionality
Location tracking functionality
Diagnostic information collection and surfacing within the dashboard for compatible vehicles
Reporting logic

The following table provides additional comparison for available VG models:

Model	Region	Compatible Vehicles	Compatible Cables
VG55 models
HW-VG55-NA	US, Canada, and Mexico	Compatible with all vehicles.	Class C cables
HW-VG55-FN	US	Compatible with all vehicles. Supports a dedicated communications path for first responders and the public safety community.	Class C cables
HW-VG55-EU	Europe	Compatible with all vehicles.	Class C and Class D cables
VG54 models
VG54-NAH	US, Canada, and Mexico	Recommended for heavy and medium duty vehicles: Heavy duty vehicles are determined by Samsara. If you receive both VG54 and VG54-NAH models, Samsara provides you with a Vehicle ID spreadsheet to easily match vehicles with correct VGs for install. Medium duty trucks refer to truck Classes 6-7, which have a gross vehicle weight rating range of 19,501-33,000 lbs.	All Class C cables and CBL-VG-HJ1939-PAC for heavy and medium duty vehicles
HW-VG54-NA	US, Canada, and Mexico	Compatible with all vehicles. Recommended for light duty vehicles.	Class C cables
HW-VG54-EU	Europe	Compatible with all vehicles. Recommended for light duty vehicles.	Class C cables
VG34 Models
HW-VG34-NA	US, Canada, and Mexico	All vehicles	Class B cables
HW-VG34-EU	Europe	All vehicles	Class B cables

For a complete comparison of VG model differences and to locate the model most appropriate for your fleet needs, reference the following datasheets:

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