David Ederer runs a family dairy farm
Certified Pre-owned Lely Milking Robot
How a second-hand milking robot transformed this farm
In the heart of Haselbach near Weiz, David Ederer runs a family dairy farm with just under 30 cows. Last year, he decided to take a big step forward: a new barn and a modern milking system. The choice? A Lely Astronaut A4 certified pre-owned milking robot and it’s a decision he doesn’t regret.
“The main reason was financial,” David explains. “With our herd size, a brand-new robot just wouldn’t have been profitable. But the certified pre-owned system gave us confidence everything was thoroughly checked, and anything that needed replacing was replaced. In the end, it runs just as well as a new one.”
Certified Pre-owned, what does that mean?
Buying a second-hand robot can feel like a risk, but not when it’s Lely Certified Pre-Owned. Tobias Lattacher from the Lely Center explains:
“Certification means that 230 parts are replaced, and the machine is tested for 24 hours before delivery. Once all tests are passed, it goes to the customer, along with a complete package: project planning, herd management advice, installation, and technical support. It’s as close to new as you can get, without the new price tag.”
For David, this made all the difference: “It’s not just the machine. It’s the full-service package behind it that gives us security. We know exactly who to contact, and we always get help when we need it.”
More efficiency, healthier cows, better results
Since installing the robot, David has noticed real improvements: “Work has become much easier, animal health has improved, and milk production has gone up almost automatically. The management side is more efficient, too – everything fits our farm perfectly.”
Service that’s always there
For dairy farmers, reliability is crucial.
“You always know someone is available if you have a question or a problem,” David says. “With a 24/7 standby team across Austria, you’re never left alone. That gives us peace of mind.”
A decision worth recommending
“The machine runs perfectly, without any problems. The service is great, the support is great, we can absolutely recommend it,” David concludes.
Certified pre-owned Lely robot
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