Lely Astronaut A5 vs DeLaval VMS V310
Side-by-side comparison of the Lely Astronaut A5 ($150K – $250K) and DeLaval VMS V310 ($170K – $280K). Specs, price breakdown, ROI economics, and expert buying guidance for agricultural operations.
Lely Astronaut A5
$150K – $250K
DeLaval VMS V310
$170K – $280K
Lely Astronaut A5 coverage
60-70 cows per unit
DeLaval VMS V310 coverage
65-70 cows per unit
Price Comparison
Lely
Lely Astronaut A5
$150K – $250K
~48mo payback
unknown
Lely
DeLaval VMS V310
$170K – $280K
~48mo payback
unknown
Specifications
| Spec | Lely Astronaut A5 | DeLaval VMS V310 |
|---|---|---|
| Price range | $150K – $250K | $170K – $280K |
| Coverage | 60-70 cows per unit | 65-70 cows per unit |
| Labor reduction | 75% | 75% |
| Availability | commercial | commercial |
| Crops | — | — |
| Capacity | 60-70 cows | 65-70 cows |
| Cleaning | Automatic | — |
| Milk Sensors | Color, conductivity, temperature | — |
| Milkings/day | 2.5-3 per cow | — |
| Sensors | — | Cell count + blood + conductivity |
| Detection | — | 3D camera |
| Attachment | — | 99%+ success rate |
ROI & Economics
Lely Astronaut A5
- Payback period
- ~48 months
- Labor reduction
- 75%
- Coverage
- 60-70 cows per unit
DeLaval VMS V310
- Payback period
- ~48 months
- Labor reduction
- 75%
- Coverage
- 65-70 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.
Large-acreage operations (500+ acres)
DeLaval VMS V310 covers more ground (65-70 cows per unit) versus Lely Astronaut A5 (60-70 cows per unit). Large farms with tight seasonal windows will see materially better throughput with DeLaval VMS V310.
→ DeLaval VMS V310
Smaller or intensively managed farms
Lely Astronaut A5's lower coverage rate (60-70 cows per unit) is not a penalty on farms under 100 acres — and often comes with a lower price point or more precise application that suits intensive cropping.
→ Lely Astronaut A5
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the price difference between the Lely Astronaut A5 and the DeLaval VMS V310?
The Lely Astronaut A5 is priced at $150K – $250K, while the DeLaval VMS V310 is priced at $170K – $280K. The Lely Astronaut A5 is the less expensive option, with a mid-point price difference of approximately $25K.
Which covers more area — the Lely Astronaut A5 or the DeLaval VMS V310?
The Lely Astronaut A5 covers 60-70 cows per unit, while the DeLaval VMS V310 covers 65-70 cows per unit. Coverage varies by field conditions, crop row spacing, and operator settings.
Who makes the Lely Astronaut A5 and the DeLaval VMS V310?
The Lely Astronaut A5 is made by Lely, headquartered in Maassluis, Netherlands. The DeLaval VMS V310 is made by Lely, headquartered in Maassluis, Netherlands.
Which has a faster return on investment — the Lely Astronaut A5 or the DeLaval VMS V310?
The Lely Astronaut A5 has an estimated payback period of 48 months, while the DeLaval VMS V310 is approximately 48 months. The Lely Astronaut A5 offers a faster payback. These estimates assume typical field conditions and labor cost savings — use the Monday Robotics ROI calculator for figures specific to your operation.
