Lely Astronaut A5 vs BouMatic Robotic Milker
Side-by-side comparison of the Lely Astronaut A5 ($150K – $250K) and BouMatic Robotic Milker ($150K – $220K). Specs, price breakdown, ROI economics, and expert buying guidance for dairy growers.
Lely Astronaut A5
$150K – $250K
BouMatic Robotic Milker
$150K – $220K
Lely Astronaut A5 coverage
60-70 cows per unit
BouMatic Robotic Milker coverage
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The Lely Astronaut A5 is priced at $150K – $250K while the BouMatic Robotic Milker comes in at $150K – $220K — both occupy a similar capital tier, so the decision turns on operational fit rather than budget alone. On labor savings, the Lely Astronaut A5 achieves up to 75% reduction against 65% for the BouMatic Robotic Milker — a meaningful difference at scale where labor is the largest variable cost.
Price Comparison
Lely
Lely Astronaut A5
$150K – $250K
~48mo payback
unknown
BouMatic
BouMatic Robotic Milker
$150K – $220K
estimate
Specifications
| Spec | Lely Astronaut A5 | BouMatic Robotic Milker |
|---|---|---|
| Price range | $150K – $250K | $150K – $220K |
| Coverage | 60-70 cows per unit | — |
| Labor reduction | 75% | 65% |
| Availability | commercial | commercial |
| Crops | — | dairy |
| Capacity | 60-70 cows | 50–65 cows/unit |
| Cleaning | Automatic | — |
| Milk Sensors | Color, conductivity, temperature | — |
| Milkings/day | 2.5-3 per cow | — |
| Monitoring | — | Conductivity + colour sensors |
| Milking Type | — | Voluntary (VMS) |
| Teat Detection | — | Laser guidance |
ROI & Economics
Lely Astronaut A5
- Payback period
- ~48 months
- Labor reduction
- 75%
- Coverage
- 60-70 cows per unit
Use the Monday Robotics ROI Calculator to estimate payback for your specific operation size, labor costs, and crop mix.
Which Should You Choose?
Guidance based on actual spec differences between these two robots.
Growers of dairy
BouMatic Robotic Milker supports dairy which Lely Astronaut A5 does not. For these crops, BouMatic Robotic Milker is the specific fit.
→ BouMatic Robotic Milker
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the price difference between the Lely Astronaut A5 and the BouMatic Robotic Milker?
The Lely Astronaut A5 is priced at $150K – $250K, while the BouMatic Robotic Milker is priced at $150K – $220K. The Lely Astronaut A5 is the less expensive option, with a mid-point price difference of approximately $15K.
Who makes the Lely Astronaut A5 and the BouMatic Robotic Milker?
The Lely Astronaut A5 is made by Lely, headquartered in Maassluis, Netherlands. The BouMatic Robotic Milker is made by BouMatic, headquartered in Madison, WI.
