Lely Vector automatic feeding system –

flexible, fresh feeding

Efficient high quality milk production largely depends on the way you can feed the
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labour requirements. The Lely Vector automatic feeding system is a concept that was
developed in close co-operation with our customers and allows for optimal results
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Optimum flexibility – feeding without compromises

Taking care of feeding cows is an important daily
routine. It is in your mind 24/7. With the Lely Vector
automatic feeding system, you are only required to
pay attention to feeding the cows once every three
days! In addition, with the Vector system you are
completely flexible in the feeding strategy you like
to implement. It is the perfect solution for every
farm, also offering flexibility to adapt to future
expansion.

Flexibility in feeding routine

• Quick and easy feed type changes – the open
kitchen offers freedom without borders.

Feeding equipment
• Changing rations in no time – every group its own
ration, only when needed.
• More precise feeding – the animals will get exactly
what they need.
• Flexibility in changing groups – moving cows to
another group without any hassle.

Flexibility in your daily routine

• Freedom to plan your work as well as your social
life – the system can stock feed for three days in
advance.
• Not dependent on external labour – routing
and rations in your own hands without doing it
yourself.
• Feeding based on the need of the cows – the feed
height sensor knows when fresh feed is needed.
• Pushing feeds 24/7 – less leftovers since the
animals can always reach the feed.

Flexibility for every farm, now and

in the future
• Fits in a narrow feed alley without extra support
or profiles – more freedom and reduction of
construction costs.
• More barns but only one feeding system – as an
autonomous vehicle the robot can navigate and
feed in more barns.
• Easy to adjust routes – changes in barn or group
set-up without problems.
• Ready for future expansion – 250-300 cows per
robot, two robots per kitchen for even more
capacity.

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 Fresh feed – multiple times a day
Your cows make your money and therefore they
deserve their feed just like you want it yourself: in
well measured, fresh portions, straight from the
kitchen. The Lely Vector system allows for 24/7
fresh feed and it is brought to the cows multiple
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Fresh, well mixed portions

• Excellent mixing in short time – light mixing
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• Everything tastes good – no sorting of feed
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• Higher feed intake – constant delivery of
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The highest return on your feed investment

Farming is increasingly a business whereby the
difference in financial results is decided by the way
in which you manage the margins. Cows become
healthier by consistent feeding and a higher feed
intake for all cows results in better performance
of the low ranking cows. More fresh feed will
reduce leftovers which means more efficient use of
roughage. In addition, a significant saving in energy-
consumption is achieved.

Feeding, make your strategy

profitable
• Suitable for all group sizes – even small groups will
get their own, specially mixed, ration.
• Feeding according to feed conversion ratio – the
Vector system can provide the best feed for the
best cows automatically.
• Low running costs – electrically powered: clean,
quiet and energy saving.
• Saving of eight hours labour a week – reported by
existing customers!
• Improved feed efficiency – results shown by
precise reporting.
• More milking robot visits – fresh feed served
multiple times per day will stimulate cow activity.

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Lely Vector – a comprehensive and

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1 Silage clamp
2 Feed kitchen
3 Barn with milking cows
4 Barn with young stock and dry cows
5 Concentrates and minerals
6 Mixing and feeding robot

Specifications

Dimensions mixing and feeding robot Required min. width feed alley
Length 246 cm Feeding at both sides 325 cm
Width 162 cm Feeding at one side 310 cm
Weight 1,281 kg Corridor without 275 cm
Height with sliding 278 cm/193 cm feeding
door open/closed
Mixer volume 2 m3 Feed kitchen; required dimensions feed blocks
Shape Straight cut blocks
Capacity and requirements Max. depth 105 cm
Max. capacity one robot 250-300 (grabber width)
(animals) Feed Well-cut or shredded
Max. number of groups 16 product, advise feed
Surface floor Flat length between

Max. inclination 5% 10 and 20 cm.

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 Mixing and feeding robot
The mixing and feeding robot of the Lely Vector system is a self-contained, battery-operated vehicle which is
capable of automatically feeding a self-mixed ration.

Vertical mixer auger Antenna Distributor

Ensures superb mixing. The counter- For wireless communication between Distributes the feed along the feed
blade makes it possible to mix straw components of the Lely Vector system. fence. The amount of feed will be
hay as well as other feed types. determined by the driving speed.

Ultrasound sensor
Ensures that the mixing and feeding
robot follows the feeding fence at
pre-determined distances.

Emergency stop and pause button

To stop or switch off the system
immediately if necessary.

Load cells
Compile the right ration and to
determine the right amount of feed
to dose.
Feed height sensor
Measures the amount of feed at the
feed fence and determines where and
when fresh feed is needed. This way
Collision bumper Adaptor there is always enough feed available
Ensures that the system stops Connects perfect to charging station. for the cows.
immediately if it encounters an
obstacle.

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Feed kitchen
The feed kitchen is the area in which the feed is stored, selected, picked and loaded in the robot for mixing.
Depending on the width and depth of the kitchen it can easily stock feed for three days.

Feed grabber Concentrate dispenser

Selects and picks the feed and loads it in the mixing and feeding Controls the dosing of the concentrates which are stored in
robot. It surveys the sector of the feed storage area that was bulk. Quantities can be determined and dosed in the forage with
marked out for a particular type of feed, where it fetches this utmost precision.
feed from the highest point.

Feeding equipment
Safety door
The total system meets stringent international standards.
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Mineral and additive dispenser

Minerals and additives can also be mixed through the roughage
in smaller quantities.

Lely Vector automatic Users say:

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increase thanks to the Lely Vector automatic
feeding system. Especially during the summer,
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• Flexible in your daily routine. The Netherlands
• Flexible for every farm and future expansion.

“On this farm we save 600 hours and

Fresh approximately 6.000 litres of diesel every year
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• Fresh from the kitchen. Sweden
• Fresh at the feed fence.

“I think it will be much easier for the future

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• Feeds according to needs. Sweden
• Feed well spread at the fence.

“Some years ago we operated a railed feeding

Results in system in our previous barn and compared to
• No stress in the herd. that, this system is so much more flexible. Using
• More cow activity. the Lely Vector system, we can even feed the
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• High feed efficiency. The Netherlands
• High milk production.

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