Jamesway MaxTrac Alley Scraper
The Jamesway MaxTrac is best-in-class for heavy-duty floor scraper alley systems thanks to its rugged undercarriage and long-life scraper chain that reduce downtime and replacement costs compared with lighter designs on the market. For farms prioritizing low total cost of ownership it delivers strong upfront value and simplified maintenance relative to more technology-heavy options like robotic scrapers, while still offering reliable mechanical performance in high-traffic alleys.
Heavy-duty traction
Low-noise operation
Heavy-duty traction
Low-noise operation
Review Summary
"Users report the Jamesway MaxTrac is a very robust, heavy‑duty alley scraper that delivers consistent cleaning with low day‑to‑day maintenance. Common negatives are higher upfront cost and occasional complexity during installation or retrofit projects."
Tracks like a tank
Robust chain-and-scraper design built for continuous alley cleaning and high manure loads.
Tracks like a tank
Robust chain-and-scraper design built for continuous alley cleaning and high manure loads.
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
Time-Saving Convenience
Eco-Friendly Living
The Jamesway MaxTrac is best-in-class for heavy-duty floor scraper alley systems thanks to its rugged undercarriage and long-life scraper chain that reduce downtime and replacement costs compared with lighter designs on the market. For farms prioritizing low total cost of ownership it delivers strong upfront value and simplified maintenance relative to more technology-heavy options like robotic scrapers, while still offering reliable mechanical performance in high-traffic alleys.
Heavy-duty traction
Low-noise operation
Tracks like a tank
Robust chain-and-scraper design built for continuous alley cleaning and high manure loads.
Replaceable stainless-steel blades and reinforced frame for long service life in harsh barn environments.
Heavy-duty traction
Low-noise operation
Tracks like a tank
Robust chain-and-scraper design built for continuous alley cleaning and high manure loads.
Replaceable stainless-steel blades and reinforced frame for long service life in harsh barn environments.
$18,000-30,000 CAD
DeLaval RS450 Robotic Scraper
The DeLaval RS450 is a market-leading robotic alley scraper that brings autonomous navigation and smart scheduling to floor scraper systems, cutting labor and enabling predictable OPEX reductions versus traditional push-pull scrapers. Its higher initial CAPEX is offset by automation-driven labor savings and seamless integration with herd management systems, making it a preferred choice where precision, uptime and data-driven maintenance trump lowest upfront cost.
Fully autonomous
Adaptive routing
Fully autonomous
Adaptive routing
Review Summary
"Reviewers praise the DeLaval RS450 robotic scraper for thorough, automated cleaning and good integration with modern barn systems, noting it saves labor. Criticisms center on the high purchase price and the need for timely dealer service for software or drive issues."
Cow-approved autopilot
Fully autonomous navigation with scheduled cleaning routines to reduce manual intervention.
Cow-approved autopilot
Fully autonomous navigation with scheduled cleaning routines to reduce manual intervention.
Time-Saving Convenience
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
The DeLaval RS450 is a market-leading robotic alley scraper that brings autonomous navigation and smart scheduling to floor scraper systems, cutting labor and enabling predictable OPEX reductions versus traditional push-pull scrapers. Its higher initial CAPEX is offset by automation-driven labor savings and seamless integration with herd management systems, making it a preferred choice where precision, uptime and data-driven maintenance trump lowest upfront cost.
Fully autonomous
Adaptive routing
Cow-approved autopilot
Fully autonomous navigation with scheduled cleaning routines to reduce manual intervention.
Integrated sensors detect obstacles and adjust paths for safe operation around animals and equipment.
Fully autonomous
Adaptive routing
Cow-approved autopilot
Fully autonomous navigation with scheduled cleaning routines to reduce manual intervention.
Integrated sensors detect obstacles and adjust paths for safe operation around animals and equipment.
$75,000-120,000 CAD
GEA CowScout Alley Scraper
GEA CowScout stands out for integrating sensor-driven controls and energy-efficient drive components into alley scrapers, offering advanced diagnostics and reduced energy consumption compared with conventional mechanical units. Technically optimized for integration into existing GEA barn automation suites, it appeals to producers who value reduced utility bills and tight systems interoperability over the simplest capital purchase.
Precision scraping
Easy upkeep
Precision scraping
Easy upkeep
Review Summary
"Owners find the GEA CowScout alley scraper reliable and well‑engineered, offering good customization and consistent performance in commercial herds. Some users mention variability in local support and occasional spare‑parts lead times."
Feeds farm insights
Sensor-driven routing that prioritizes animal welfare by avoiding distressed traffic areas.
Feeds farm insights
Sensor-driven routing that prioritizes animal welfare by avoiding distressed traffic areas.
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
Time-Saving Convenience
Skill Development & Mastery
GEA CowScout stands out for integrating sensor-driven controls and energy-efficient drive components into alley scrapers, offering advanced diagnostics and reduced energy consumption compared with conventional mechanical units. Technically optimized for integration into existing GEA barn automation suites, it appeals to producers who value reduced utility bills and tight systems interoperability over the simplest capital purchase.
Precision scraping
Easy upkeep
Feeds farm insights
Sensor-driven routing that prioritizes animal welfare by avoiding distressed traffic areas.
Smooth, low-impact scrapers and speed control to minimize disturbance to herds.
Precision scraping
Easy upkeep
Feeds farm insights
Sensor-driven routing that prioritizes animal welfare by avoiding distressed traffic areas.
Smooth, low-impact scrapers and speed control to minimize disturbance to herds.
$60,000-100,000 CAD
Patz V-Gutter Cleaner 1500
The Patz V-Gutter Cleaner 1500 is a specialized, cost-effective solution tailored to V-shaped gutter installations, delivering fast manure clearing and lower installation costs compared with broad-spectrum scraper systems. Its focused design minimizes hardware complexity and installation footprint, making it a financially attractive option for operations with V-gutter layouts that don’t require the higher automation or integration features of robotic or sensor-heavy competitors.
V-shaped clearing
High-capacity flow
V-shaped clearing
High-capacity flow
Review Summary
"The Patz V‑Gutter Cleaner 1500 is seen as a sturdy, effective gutter/ alley cleaner that handles heavier manure loads well and reduces manual cleaning. Users note potential for clogging in extreme conditions and some wear on moving parts over long service intervals."
Slurry magician
V-shaped blade specifically engineered to clear V-gutters and feed alleys efficiently.
Slurry magician
V-shaped blade specifically engineered to clear V-gutters and feed alleys efficiently.
Eco-Friendly Living
Time-Saving Convenience
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
The Patz V-Gutter Cleaner 1500 is a specialized, cost-effective solution tailored to V-shaped gutter installations, delivering fast manure clearing and lower installation costs compared with broad-spectrum scraper systems. Its focused design minimizes hardware complexity and installation footprint, making it a financially attractive option for operations with V-gutter layouts that don’t require the higher automation or integration features of robotic or sensor-heavy competitors.
V-shaped clearing
High-capacity flow
Slurry magician
V-shaped blade specifically engineered to clear V-gutters and feed alleys efficiently.
Compact, low-profile design for easy installation in feed bunk and gutter applications.
V-shaped clearing
High-capacity flow
Slurry magician
V-shaped blade specifically engineered to clear V-gutters and feed alleys efficiently.
Compact, low-profile design for easy installation in feed bunk and gutter applications.
$6,000-14,000 CAD
Berg Apollo Drive Alley Scraper
The Berg Apollo Drive is a market leader in drive-system reliability and modular serviceability for floor scraper alley systems, providing long service intervals and rapid field repairs that lower lifecycle costs versus more complex robotic units. Its robust, modular drivetrain gives the Apollo a technical edge for producers who need a proven, easily serviced scraper that balances upfront cost with minimized downtime and spare-parts complexity.
Smooth drive train
Heavy-load ready
Smooth drive train
Heavy-load ready
Review Summary
"The Berg Apollo Drive is favored for its simple, low‑maintenance drive design and reliable daily cleaning performance in small to mid‑sized operations. Some reviewers report occasional motor and belt replacement needs under very heavy use."
Grins under pressure
Heavy-duty drive unit with proven gearmotor reliability for continuous alley scraper operation.
Grins under pressure
Heavy-duty drive unit with proven gearmotor reliability for continuous alley scraper operation.
Time-Saving Convenience
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
Eco-Friendly Living
The Berg Apollo Drive is a market leader in drive-system reliability and modular serviceability for floor scraper alley systems, providing long service intervals and rapid field repairs that lower lifecycle costs versus more complex robotic units. Its robust, modular drivetrain gives the Apollo a technical edge for producers who need a proven, easily serviced scraper that balances upfront cost with minimized downtime and spare-parts complexity.
Smooth drive train
Heavy-load ready
Grins under pressure
Heavy-duty drive unit with proven gearmotor reliability for continuous alley scraper operation.
Modular mounting and standardized components for quick replacement and serviceability.
Smooth drive train
Heavy-load ready
Grins under pressure
Heavy-duty drive unit with proven gearmotor reliability for continuous alley scraper operation.
Modular mounting and standardized components for quick replacement and serviceability.
$12,000-28,000 CAD