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Subsurface drainage

Trimble’s lineup of subsurface drainage solutions helps move water on your farm more effectively and efficiently, so you can maximize crop performance.

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Improve crop yields

Protect root zones for better nutrient absorption

Lower plant stress, compaction and erosion

Build your customized approach to precision

Combine Trimble products and features to design a unique subsurface drainage solution that fits the needs of your equipment mix and operator experience.

WM-Survey II app
Water Management

WM-Survey II app

The WM-Survey II™ app makes it easy to create basic field surveys. Paid subscription options include auto-generation of terrace and waterway cross-section profile designs, plus rice levee designs.
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WM-Drain solution
Subsurface Drainage

WM-Drain solution

WM-Drain® is part of a concept-to-completion toolset that streamlines the drainage process.
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TMX-2050 display system
Displays

TMX-2050 display system

The TMX-2050™ display system is ideal for complex farming operations that run large implements, need multi‑product applications or require water management capabilities.
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WM-Subsurface design software
Subsurface Drainage

WM-Subsurface design software

WM-Subsurface™ design software works with Trimble’s WM-Drain® solution to ensure optimal placement of tile and drains in both surface and subsurface drainage projects.
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Subsurface Drainage

Take a comprehensive approach to drainage

When you want to make the most of every field, Trimble is up to the challenge.

Soils that are well-drained provide a wide range of benefits for your farm. From start to finish, Trimble's subsurface drainage solutions help you to take a more comprehensive approach to your next project, so you can save time and money.

Survey
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Easily collect and import 3D field data with Trimble’s WM-Survey II™ app, WM-Topo™ survey system or your TMX-2050™ display system.

  • Use the TMX-2050 display system to record boundaries, section line alignments and interior data of the field.
Analyse
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Analyse the 3D field data using WM-Subsurface™ design software to make better informed drainage decisions and plans.

  • View data from any angle and exaggerate the vertical to visualise the shape and slopes of the field
  • Determine the various watershed zones of the field to assist with main, sub-main and lateral pipe placement
  • Configure contours at any interval to display the topography and relative elevations
  • Enable flow arrows and tributary lines to assist with tracing the natural surface water flows
  • View the field analysis over the top of aerial images to review your data in another context
Design
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Design and verify a complete 3D drainage system using WM-Subsurface design software or design drainage lines on-the-go without having to leave your vehicle.

  • Use WM-Subsurface drawing tools to tie laterals to mains, create parallel lateral spacings and clip drainage lines
  • In WM-Subsurface design software or on your TMX-2050 display system, allow Autoslope to produce optimal depth designs for a more consistent water table (which helps to minimise nutrient loss)
  • Verify that the pipe network will successfully drain to the main plug socket before beginning the installation
Install
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Take your drainage designs back to the field and utilise the WM-Drain® solution’s module on your TMX-2050 display system with Trimble’s 3D machine control technology for precise installation of your pipe or surface ditches.

  • Control depth automatically, ensuring pipe and ditches are installed to the design
  • Control the boot pitch automatically on parallel link ploughs, providing complete control of the machine and ensuring the best accuracy possible
  • Switch to Point and Slope mode for manual slope control and installation or when using pitch-only control during RTK dropouts to ensure completion of drainage runs even in adverse satellite conditions
  • Use GNSS RTK combined with T3™ Enhanced Terrain Compensation Technology for roll-corrected 3D positioning
  • Recalculate design on-the-go when the plough hits unexpected underground obstacles
  • Map the as-applied drainage lines while installing to keep as a record for aiding with invoicing and locating installed pipes in the future
Map
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Map the true location of your installed drainage pipes or ditches and utilise the records for future maintenance or drainage expansion projects.

  • Automatically log 3D drain maps synchronously while the drainage machine is being controlled by the WM-Drain solution
  • Transfer the mapped data using Trimble Ag Software to WM-Subsurface design software, where it will be stored as an independent layer

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