Why Lely automatic manure cleaning is the next step for your farm
Keeping barns clean is essential for cow health, milk quality, and overall farm efficiency. Yet, many farmers still rely on conventional scraping systems, and that comes with challenges. Labour shortages and succession planning make manual scraping harder to sustain. Maintenance headaches like rope changes and repairs cost time and money. Deep bedding stress adds complexity, and traditional scrapers often leave corners and tight spaces dirty, compromising hygiene.
These issues aren’t just frustrating, they impact cow comfort, hoof health, and ultimately your bottom line. The good news? Proven Lely automatic cleaning solutions can help farmers take the next step. Automation? Yes. Reliable? Yes. Robust? Yes. Local support? Absolutely.
Why consider automation now?
Automation isn’t about replacing tradition, it’s about solving today’s problems with smarter solutions. With over 20 years of experience in manure handling and over 30,000 of robots operating worldwide, Lely offers technology that’s tried, tested, and trusted. Our automatic manure cleaning systems are designed to:
- Reduce labour dependency, freeing up time for herd care and management.
- Improve hygiene consistently, what can lower the risk of mastitis and hoof problems.
- Cut maintenance costs, thanks to robust designs with minimal moving parts in manure.
How an automatic manure robot works
Lely’s automatic manure cleaning solutions contributes to keeping barn floors clean throughout the day. Whether you choose the Discovery Scraper for slatted floors or the Discovery Collector for dense and semi-closed floors, both systems are designed for efficiency and adaptability.
- The Discovery Scraper navigates slatted and solid floors, cleaning every corner, even tight spaces, better than traditional scrapers.
- The Discovery Collector uses a vacuum principle to collect manure instead of pushing it, preventing piles. What can result to an improved hygiene in barns with sand bedding or complex layouts.
Both solutions work at times that fit your cows’ natural rhythm, ensuring minimal disturbance and maximum comfort.
Reliability matters
When you invest in automation, you want peace of mind. Lely delivers:
- Stainless steel construction for durability in harsh conditions.
- No moving parts in manure, reducing wear and maintenance.
- Backed by 20+ years of expertise and thousands of installations worldwide.
And with our Lely Center network providing 24/7 service, you’re not just buying a product, you’re gaining a partner for a long and healthy relationship focused on your farm’s goals. We don’t stop at the sale; we aim for a sustainable partnership where we work together to achieve your objectives.
Why Lely?
With decades of experience and a global installed base, Lely offers proven reliability you can trust. Our solutions are designed to adapt to almost any barn, whether you have slatted floors, solid floors, or even dense barn layouts, ensuring every corner is cleaned thoroughly.
And because farming never stops, our Lely Center network is always close by, providing expert advice and 24/7 service for a long and healthy partnership. Cleaner barns, healthier cows, and less stress for you, that’s what Lely automatic manure cleaning brings to your farm.
Ready to explore the next step?
Contact your local Lely Center and discover how automation can transform your daily routine.
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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.
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.
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.
