Lely Vector Automatic Feeding
By Lely
Last reviewed: December 2025
Lely Vector is a fully automatic feeding system that mixes and delivers fresh feed multiple times daily without labor.
Overview
The Lely Vector represents the future of dairy feeding - fully automatic systems that grab ingredients, mix rations, and deliver to cattle multiple times per day without labor intervention.
The Vector uses a robot that travels between ingredient storage areas, picking up prescribed amounts of each component, mixing them, and delivering to the feed alley. This can happen 8-10 times daily.
Fresher feed and more frequent feeding typically improves intake and reduces sorting. The labor savings are significant, especially valuable for farms struggling to find quality workers.
Snapshot
Description: Lely Vector is a fully automatic feeding system that mixes and delivers fresh feed multiple times daily without labor.
Who It's For: Dairy farms seeking complete feeding automation to eliminate labor and provide fresh feed frequently.
What It Does Best: Autonomously prepares and delivers fresh TMR multiple times daily, improving intake and reducing labor.
Why It Matters: Automatic feeding frees labor for other tasks while providing fresher, more frequent feeding.
Ideal Users
Farm Types: Modern dairies seeking automation
Herd Size: 200+ cows for ROI
Roles: Farm owners, Managers
Main Features
Full Automation
No labor required for feeding
Frequent Feeding
8-10 feeding events daily
Fresh Feed
Small batches stay fresh
Precision
Accurate ingredient amounts
Data Collection
Complete feeding records
Advanced Features
Integration
Works with Lely T4C management
Feed Kitchen
Complete ingredient management
Competitive Advantages
Implementation
Timeline: Installation is major project
Tips
Pricing
Model: Major capital investment
Evaluation Questions
Key Features
- Full Automation: No labor required for feeding
- Frequent Feeding: 8-10 feeding events daily
- Fresh Feed: Small batches stay fresh
- Precision: Accurate ingredient amounts
- Data Collection: Complete feeding records
Advanced Features
- Integration: Works with Lely T4C management
- Feed Kitchen: Complete ingredient management
Ideal For
Farm Types: Modern dairies seeking automation
Competitive Advantages
What sets Lely Vector Automatic Feeding apart from alternatives:
- Complete automation
- Labor elimination
- Fresh frequent feeding
- Data capture
- Proven technology
Pricing Information
Here is the pricing information for Lely Vector Automatic Feeding:
Fully autonomous feeding system that mixes and delivers TMR multiple times daily.
Pricing Model: Automated feeding robot system
Complete system includes installation and training. Contact Lely dealer for site-specific quote.
Pros & Considerations
- Fully automated feeding from storage to bunk
- Fresh TMR mixed and delivered multiple times daily
- Reduces labor for feeding operations
- Consistent ration delivery improves production
- Integrates with Lely herd management
- Major capital investment required
- Requires specific barn and feed storage setup
- Ongoing maintenance and calibration needed
- Not compatible with all feed ingredients
Implementation & Setup
How to implement Lely Vector Automatic Feeding on your dairy operation:
Implementation Timeline: Installation is major project
Training & Support
Training and support options available for Lely Vector Automatic Feeding:
Support Channels:
Evaluation Questions
Key questions to consider when evaluating Lely Vector Automatic Feeding:
- Labor situation?
- Barn layout compatibility?
- Investment capacity?
- Integration with other automation?