The first solution for dense barn floors: the Lely Discovery Collector
Keeping your barn clean is essential for cow health, milk quality, and overall farm efficiency. But what if your barn has dense floors, sand bedding, or irregular layouts? Traditional scraping systems often struggle in these conditions. That’s why Lely developed the Discovery Collector, the first manure robot designed specifically for dense barn floors.
This innovative solution combines robust engineering, intelligent operation, and proven reliability to deliver consistent cleaning in even the most demanding environments. It’s not just a manure collector, it’s a smarter way to keep your barn hygienic and your cows comfortable and clean in all areas of the barn.
How does the Lely Discovery Collector work?
The Discovery Collector is a compact manure robot that uses a vacuum principle to collect manure instead of pushing it. This prevents piles and keeps the floor cleaner for cows. It operates continuously at times that fit your and your cows’ daily rhythm, navigating pre-programmed routes through alleys and bringing manure to a central dump station.
With smart route planning, water spraying for grip, and wireless charging, the Collector works day and night with minimal disturbance. It’s designed to clean every corner, even hard-to-reach areas, so hygiene is never compromised.
Adaptability for almost any barn
Every barn is different. The Discovery Collector adapts where others can fall short:
- It operates in sand barns without compromising performance.
- It works on dense barn floors, both normal and challenging layouts.
- It supports manure separation, managing dumping areas strategically.
Reliability & robustness you can count on
Reliability matters most when conditions are tough. And that’s where the Discovery Collector truly stands out, delivering consistent cleaning in both normal and challenging conditions. The Discovery Collector offers:
- Stainless steel construction for durability.
- No moving parts in manure, reducing wear and maintenance.
- Backed by 20+ years of Lely expertise in manure handling.
And with our Lely Center network providing 24/7 service, you have a partner for a long and healthy relationship into the future. We don’t stop at the sale—our goal is to build a sustainable partnership where we work together to achieve your farm’s objectives, for example through our Farm Management Support team.
Ready to see how it works in your barn? Contact your local Lely Center.
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Why farmers choose the Lely Discovery Collector
When it comes to barn hygiene, every farmer can recognise themselves in at least one of the following challenges:
- Labour shortages and succession planning – Skilled labour is hard to find, and automation offers a sustainable solution.
- Maintenance headaches – Conventional systems require frequent rope changes and repairs, costing time and money.
- Deep bedding stress – Managing sand or other bedding materials adds complexity.
- Limited cleaning with traditional scrapers – Corners and tight spaces often remain dirty, impacting hygiene.
The Lely Discovery Collector is the proven answer to these problems. Designed for barns where traditional systems can struggle, it combines robust engineering, intelligent operation, and reliability to clean every corner, even the hard-to-reach areas, day and night. For farmers who want consistent hygiene, healthier cows, and less manual labour, the Discovery Collector is the smart choice.
Why reliability and adaptability matter in automatic manure cleaning
If you’re considering automatic manure cleaning, two questions usually come first: “Will it work in my barn?” and “Will it keep working?” The Lely Discovery Scraper is built to answer both. With proven technology, robust design, and exceptional fit across different barn layouts, it’s a safe, smart step towards cleaner floors, healthier cows, and a more efficient routine.
