Modern tractors now incorporate digital and IT features far beyond those of other commercial or industrial machines. However, the rapid pace of technological advancements can make it challenging for end users to fully grasp and utilize these innovations. This is particularly true when these features stem from cutting-edge technologies unfamiliar to the collective understanding of the agricultural sector.
Easy and intuitive interfaces
Digital and IT solutions in agricultural mechanization automate tasks and delegate control to onboard or external computers, significantly improving operational efficiency. These advancements are crucial for profitability but often require users to shift from traditional mechanical operations to computer-assisted processes—an adjustment that some may resist due to lack of familiarity with IT systems.
To address this, manufacturers strive to make human-machine interfaces as intuitive as possible. Argo Tractors, the parent company of McCormick and Landini, has focused on maintaining user-friendly designs. A testament to this is the “DSM Plus” (Data Screen Manager Plus), a new onboard management system standard on the six-cylinder X7.6 VT-Drive tractors in the 2025 model year.
Key Features of DSM Plus
The system includes:
- A new 12-inch high-definition touchscreen monitor replacing the previous DSM system.
- A second 12-inch high-definition monitor serving as a customizable digital dashboard, controlled via a multifunction armrest encoder.
Operators can configure the dashboard to display critical information of their choice, enabling optimal management of tasks. Meanwhile, the DSM monitor manages additional features such as MyFunctions, MyHMF, MyLights, MyTractor, and MyUser, each described in detail in accompanying sections.
Enhanced Control and Connectivity
The touchscreen monitor integrates seamlessly with the digital dashboard, allowing precise control over tractor functions, including advanced Isobus equipment management and Precision Steering Management (PSM) with RTK correction. Operators can view and manage these functions flexibly while maintaining full manual control over key operations.
To facilitate ease of use, the tractor features a redesigned armrest with essential controls and the ergonomic “EasyPilot” joystick, offering configurable functions. A large console houses secondary controls.
This setup enables full task automation, integrating tractor functions with autonomous field navigation via PSM and AEF-certified Isobus equipment. The system also supports remote connectivity with service centers or dealers and is compatible with McCormick’s suite of management software.
At Your Fingertips
- MyFunction: Configures and stores up to five operational functions for quick access. Examples include Auto PowerShift (APS), differential lock/unlock, PTO engagement/disengagement, hitch control, engine cruise control, and hydraulic distributor commands. Functions are displayed on the digital dashboard or DSM monitor, with support for four transmission modes—Auto, Manual, PTO, and Cruise—activated via the hand throttle and PTO. The system also manages hydraulics, hitch operations, and joystick settings.
- MyHMF: Automates headland management sequences, storing operations for recall via two buttons on the multifunction armrest. Operators can control individual functions and their execution modes.
- MyLights: Allows for precise control of up to 12 work light groups, enabling 360-degree illumination with customizable timing.
- MyTractor: Stores tractor settings configured via MyFunction and MyHMF, allowing simultaneous recall without reconfiguration.
- MyUser: Enables multiple operators to save individualized settings, ensuring seamless transitions without reprogramming when different users take over.
Titolo: McCormick “Dsm Plus” system, easy and intuitive interfaces
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