Which calf machine to buy? H&L calf expert or Lely vario?

[Chippy]

I’ve had my lely for 10 years and starting to cost a bit to repair. I like idea of having hygiene stations but I’ve heard mixed reviews on them. Both machines with same spec are within £1000 of each other so not buying on price. Both dealers roughly an hour away and have 24/7 backup. So I’m just after people’s experiences with the machines really please.

 

[thesilentone]

Both are good, If you are using whole milk, I suggest the one that has the best cleaning system.

 

[JP1]

Urban Alma Pro? Dunglinsons dealers in your area

 

[Farmer Keith]

Having had one for over a decade they’re very good at what they do but in my opinion there are more cost effective ways to feed calves.

 

[dairydurham]

Having had one for over a decade they’re very good at what they do but in my opinion there are more cost effective ways to feed calves.

Milk cart ???

 

[Farmer Keith]

Be an option, speaking to a rep one day last year and the H & L was getting on for £18k, buys one hell of a lot of buckets, pumps, teat feeders or whatever you fancy basically. All stuff less likely to go wrong on a Saturday evening, not sure ours has ever had a hissy fit during the week.