Key Takeaways
- PTx Trimble’s WM-FieldForm is a next-generation water management solution for landforming, grading, leveling, and terracing projects.
- The system enhances water movement control within fields, improving crop yields by up to 30%.
- WM-FieldForm integrates with the GFX-1260 display and NAV-900 guidance controller for enhanced precision and uptime.
- Features include advanced survey tools, design software with dirt-balancing algorithms, and simplified workflows.
- The solution supports efficient water use in both wet and dry climates, reducing erosion, nutrient leaching, and runoff.
Advancing Landforming and Water Management
PTx Trimble, a joint venture formed by AGCO and Trimble, has introduced WM-FieldForm, a comprehensive water management solution designed to optimize landforming processes. The system aims to help farmers enhance field productivity by improving water distribution and control, with potential yield increases of up to 30%.
Andrew Sunderman, General Manager of PTx Trimble, emphasized the innovation behind WM-FieldForm: “Farmers are looking for tools to do more with less, which is why we’ve invested in WM-FieldForm to continue our legacy of water management innovation and development. We’re excited to share new features and updated functionality so farmers can improve the accuracy and impact of landforming projects and optimize water distribution across their fields.”
Key Features
WM-FieldForm provides a comprehensive approach to landforming, covering every step from surveying to execution and verification:
- Topographic Surveys: High-precision RTK measurements enable boundary creation, interior point mapping, and true acreage calculations using the WM-Survey II™ app.
- Field Design: Survey data can be imported into WM-Form® software to create drainage designs, leveraging Multiplane technology to define slopes, orientations, and grades. Alternatively, Autoplane technology allows in-display best-fit surface designs.
- Industry-Leading Algorithms: Dirt-balancing algorithms minimize topsoil disturbance, reducing environmental impact and simplifying workflows.
Integration and Precision
WM-FieldForm integrates seamlessly with the GFX-1260 display and NAV-900 guidance controller, providing:
- Enhanced visualization through the Precision-IQ field application.
- Faster auto-design features and improved positioning accuracy.
- A retrofit-first approach for mixed-fleet compatibility, enabling farmers to upgrade existing equipment with hydraulic machine controls and NAV-900.
Benefits Across Climates
WM-FieldForm offers solutions tailored to diverse farming environments:
- For Wet Climates: Reduced soil erosion, prevention of yield loss from ponding, and minimized nutrient leaching.
- For Dry Climates: Improved irrigation efficiency and reduced water runoff.
The system enables farmers to independently form and maintain fields, using water more effectively and sustainably.
