Lely vs DeLaval
Lely and DeLaval side by side: every one of their milking robots we list, with what each maker publishes. We don’t test robots, so there is no winner here. The right choice depends on what you need it for.
6 robots · facts from the makers’ own websites · last checked 2026-10-29
At a glance
Lely milking robots (2)
| Robot | Main specs | Stage | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
 Lely Astronaut A5 NextLely | ~60 cows/robot (maker FAQ); hybrid arm; teat detection system 2+; AOS-2 OS; optional auto milk filter… | On sale | On request |
 Lely Astronaut MaxLely | Receiver unit with dual tank (clean while milking), central CIP unit, redundant vacuum pumps | On sale | On request |
DeLaval milking robots (4)
| Robot | Main specs | Stage | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
 DeLaval VMS Batch MilkingDeLaval | Example in brochure: 8 x V300 milking 480 cows 3x/day with one operator | On sale | On request |
 DeLaval VMS V300DeLaval | ~66 cows/station and ~2.5 milkings/cow/day (best 500 farms); 4 ICAR-approved milk meters (one per teat)… | On sale | On request |
 DeLaval VMS V310DeLaval | All V300 features + DeLaval RePro automatic progesterone sampling (heats, pregnancy checks) | On sale | On request |
 DeLaval TSRDeLaval | Not stated | Stage unknown | On request |
What to check before you choose
- Cows per robot per day
- Service network near you
- Milk quality and health sensors included