Lely Vector Automatic Feeding System
By Lely
Last reviewed: February 2026
Autonomous robot that loads, mixes, and delivers fresh TMR 5-8+ times daily without human intervention, integrating with Lely robotic milking.
Autonomous feeding robot from Lely that automatically mixes and delivers fresh TMR multiple times daily, reducing labor and increasing feed freshness for dairy operations.
Key Features
- Autonomous Mixing & Delivery: Automatically loads, mixes, and delivers fresh TMR without human intervention
- Multiple Daily Feedings: 5-8+ fresh feed deliveries per day for improved intake and reduced sorting
- Feed Kitchen: Automated ingredient storage and loading system
- Navigation System: Autonomous robot navigation through barn feeding alleys
- Lely T4C Integration: Integrates with Lely management platform for unified farm automation
Advanced Features
- Astronaut Integration: Combined with Lely robotic milking for fully automated dairy operation
- Feed Consumption Tracking: Monitor feed intake by group with automatic logging
Ideal For
Farm Types: Robotic milking farms, Labor-constrained operations, New dairy construction
Competitive Advantages
What sets Lely Vector Automatic Feeding System apart from alternatives:
- Market leader in autonomous feeding (largest installed base)
- 5-8+ daily feedings improve intake vs. 1-2x manual feeding
- Integrates with Lely robotic milking for complete automation
- Reduces feed labor to near-zero
Pricing Information
Here is the pricing information for Lely Vector Automatic Feeding System:
Lely Vector systems represent a significant capital investment, typically $200,000-400,000+ depending on configuration, feed kitchen, and barn modifications. Financing available through Lely. Contact your Lely Center.
Pricing Model: Capital equipment purchase + service contract
Pros & Considerations
- Eliminates feed mixing and delivery labor
- Multiple daily feedings improve intake 3-5%
- Integrates with complete Lely automation ecosystem
- Proven reliability with large European installed base
- Significant capital investment
- Requires purpose-built feed kitchen
- Best suited for new construction or major renovation
- Lely-ecosystem lock-in for full integration benefits
- Ingredient variety limited by feed kitchen design
Implementation & Setup
How to implement Lely Vector Automatic Feeding System on your dairy operation:
Implementation Timeline: 3-6 months for feed kitchen construction and system installation
Training & Support
Training and support options available for Lely Vector Automatic Feeding System:
Support Channels:
Evaluation Questions
Key questions to consider when evaluating Lely Vector Automatic Feeding System:
- Is labor reduction a primary driver for your operation?
- Are you building new facilities or doing a major renovation?
- Are you using or considering Lely robotic milking?
- What is your budget for automation investments?