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Lely sparked a robotic revolution over 30 years ago with the introduction of the world’s first commercially available robotic milking system. Today Lely offers more options than ever on the path to a sustainable, profitable and enjoyable future in farming. With the introduction of Lely’s industry-first Certified Pre-Owned program, dairy producers now have the choice of buying their Lely Astronaut robotic milking system brand new, Certified Pre-Owned, or used. Depending on your situation and specific goals, one of these options may be more attractive than another.

Below we cover some of the benefits and considerations for each of these three categories*.



* All comparisons are in reference to available Lely automated dairy systems and exclude any comparisons with 3rd party robotic systems or conventional dairy systems.

NEW

Benefits:
• Lely-backed 12-month limited warranty
• Latest technology & software
• Greatest efficiency
• Lowest energy usage
• Longest parts & service availability
• Current generation systems offer longest projected usage life
• Fully eligible for service agreements

Considerations:
• Highest capital investment among Lely options
• Potential for longer ROI period
 

CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED

Benefits:
• Capital investment savings up to 35%
• Lely-backed 12-month limited warranty
• Reconditioned to factory new performance, including select upgraded components which improve the performance of the product over the original A4
• All milk contact components sanitized or replaced
• Fully eligible for service agreements
• Latest software and updates
• Shorter ROI period
• Eligible for the same finance options as new equipment, including leasing through Lely Finance
• Compatible with Lely's most advanced dairy data platform, the Lely Horizon farm management system

Considerations:
• Previous generation Lely Astronaut
• New Lely Astronaut A5 systems are more efficient and use less energy
• Potential for shorter parts & service availability than new system
• Same footprint as Lely Astronaut A5 making future upgrades simpler
• Can use the same central unit as current A5
• The central unit is part of the infrastructure of the Lely Astronaut robotic milking system, providing power/electric, internet connectivity, vacuum pump function, chemicals and hot water

USED

Benefits:
• Potentially lowest cost, depending on condition
• Legendary Lely dependability
• Lely has invested in many equipment improvements that may even apply to previous generation models

Considerations:
• Typically sold "as-is"
• No Lely-backed warranty
• Parts & service availability dependent on age and condition
• Software updates dependent on age of system
• Producer may need to perform maintenance or repairs themselves
• May or may not have the same footprint as current Lely Astronaut systems, impacting simplicity of future upgrades

These are just some of the many factors producers should consider as they prepare for a switch to Lely automated dairy systems. For expert assistance deciding which option is best for you, reach out to your local Lely Center for more information today.

 

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