DeLaval InService All-Inclusive Control System
DeLaval’s InService All-Inclusive Control System earns a leading position by combining farm-wide telemetry, predictive maintenance and finely tuned vacuum stabilization that minimizes pulsation and cleaning variability. Its global service network and analytics-driven uptime advantages typically deliver stronger long-term operating expense reductions than competing controllers, even though initial acquisition can be higher; compared with Lely, GEA, BouMatic and Dairymaster it stands out for integrated herd- and equipment-level diagnostics and enterprise-level remote management.
Herd-savvy wizardry
Hygiene-first control
Herd-savvy wizardry
Hygiene-first control
Review Summary
"Users praise its robust integration with DeLaval milking systems and reliable automated vacuum regulation that stabilizes cleaning cycles, though some report a steep learning curve and supplier-dependent setup support."
Plug-and-go simplicity
Integrated control for vacuum, pulsation and wash cycles to simplify stable cleaning workflows.
Plug-and-go simplicity
Integrated control for vacuum, pulsation and wash cycles to simplify stable cleaning workflows.
Time-Saving Convenience
Eco-Friendly Living
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
DeLaval’s InService All-Inclusive Control System earns a leading position by combining farm-wide telemetry, predictive maintenance and finely tuned vacuum stabilization that minimizes pulsation and cleaning variability. Its global service network and analytics-driven uptime advantages typically deliver stronger long-term operating expense reductions than competing controllers, even though initial acquisition can be higher; compared with Lely, GEA, BouMatic and Dairymaster it stands out for integrated herd- and equipment-level diagnostics and enterprise-level remote management.
Herd-savvy wizardry
Hygiene-first control
Plug-and-go simplicity
Integrated control for vacuum, pulsation and wash cycles to simplify stable cleaning workflows.
Advanced sensors and adaptive algorithms maintain stable vacuum levels during variable demand.
Herd-savvy wizardry
Hygiene-first control
Plug-and-go simplicity
Integrated control for vacuum, pulsation and wash cycles to simplify stable cleaning workflows.
Advanced sensors and adaptive algorithms maintain stable vacuum levels during variable demand.
$8,000-18,000 CAD
Lely Control Plus Automation Module
Lely Control Plus is positioned as the market leader for farms adopting robotic or modular automation, offering tight integration with Lely milking robots and herd-management software to reduce labor costs and streamline vacuum-control sequencing. Its modular architecture and lower incremental cost for existing Lely customers make it a cost-efficient choice versus full-system replacements, and while it may not match GEA’s industrial robustness or DeLaval’s telemetry depth, it provides superior automation interoperability and quick ROI for robotics-enabled herds.
Robot-ready precision
Energy-smart pacing
Robot-ready precision
Energy-smart pacing
Review Summary
"Owners like its seamless automation with Lely robots and effective vacuum modulation for consistent stall cleaning, but find firmware updates and initial configuration occasionally frustrating."
Intuitive dashboard charm
Modular automation module that adds precise vacuum control to existing parlour systems.
Intuitive dashboard charm
Modular automation module that adds precise vacuum control to existing parlour systems.
Time-Saving Convenience
Skill Development & Mastery
Eco-Friendly Living
Lely Control Plus is positioned as the market leader for farms adopting robotic or modular automation, offering tight integration with Lely milking robots and herd-management software to reduce labor costs and streamline vacuum-control sequencing. Its modular architecture and lower incremental cost for existing Lely customers make it a cost-efficient choice versus full-system replacements, and while it may not match GEA’s industrial robustness or DeLaval’s telemetry depth, it provides superior automation interoperability and quick ROI for robotics-enabled herds.
Robot-ready precision
Energy-smart pacing
Intuitive dashboard charm
Modular automation module that adds precise vacuum control to existing parlour systems.
Scheduled and sensor-driven cleaning programs to optimize wash frequency and resource use.
Robot-ready precision
Energy-smart pacing
Intuitive dashboard charm
Modular automation module that adds precise vacuum control to existing parlour systems.
Scheduled and sensor-driven cleaning programs to optimize wash frequency and resource use.
$5,000-12,000 CAD
GEA DairyProQ Vacuum Control
GEA DairyProQ targets large-scale and industrial dairy operations with highly accurate vacuum regulation and heavy-duty components engineered for continuous, high-throughput environments. The technical emphasis on energy-efficient compressors and precision control produces tangible utility savings and lower maintenance frequency, positioning it as the best option for co-ops and large farms where durability and energy ROI matter more than robotics integration offered by Lely or the remote diagnostics focus of DeLaval.
Industrial-grade stability
Silent-flow engineering
Industrial-grade stability
Silent-flow engineering
Review Summary
"Customers appreciate GEA DairyProQ's industrial-grade vacuum control and precise pressure stability that improves cleaning consistency, with occasional notes about higher installation costs."
Diagnostics-on-demand
Robust industrial-grade vacuum regulation with PID control for consistently stable cleaning pressure.
Diagnostics-on-demand
Robust industrial-grade vacuum regulation with PID control for consistently stable cleaning pressure.
Time-Saving Convenience
Eco-Friendly Living
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
GEA DairyProQ targets large-scale and industrial dairy operations with highly accurate vacuum regulation and heavy-duty components engineered for continuous, high-throughput environments. The technical emphasis on energy-efficient compressors and precision control produces tangible utility savings and lower maintenance frequency, positioning it as the best option for co-ops and large farms where durability and energy ROI matter more than robotics integration offered by Lely or the remote diagnostics focus of DeLaval.
Industrial-grade stability
Silent-flow engineering
Diagnostics-on-demand
Robust industrial-grade vacuum regulation with PID control for consistently stable cleaning pressure.
High-resolution diagnostics and event logging to troubleshoot vacuum and cleaning performance.
Industrial-grade stability
Silent-flow engineering
Diagnostics-on-demand
Robust industrial-grade vacuum regulation with PID control for consistently stable cleaning pressure.
High-resolution diagnostics and event logging to troubleshoot vacuum and cleaning performance.
$6,000-15,000 CAD
BouMatic SmartDairy Controller
BouMatic’s SmartDairy Controller focuses tightly on milk quality and consistent teat stimulation by using smart sensors and cycle optimization to maintain cleaning stability and reduce mastitis risk. Financially it is often pitched as a cost-effective upgrade for existing BouMatic installations, offering a middle ground between Lely’s automation-centric modules and GEA’s industrial solutions, with clear benefits for producers prioritizing milk quality and incremental investment rather than wholesale automation overhauls.
Smart-milking brain
Adaptive vacuum tuning
Smart-milking brain
Adaptive vacuum tuning
Review Summary
"Farmers report BouMatic SmartDairy reliably automates vacuum and cleaning sequences and offers useful diagnostics, although the UI can be less intuitive than competitors."
Milk-friendly precision
Smart scheduling that integrates herd activity data to trigger cleaning when demand is low.
Milk-friendly precision
Smart scheduling that integrates herd activity data to trigger cleaning when demand is low.
Time-Saving Convenience
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
Eco-Friendly Living
BouMatic’s SmartDairy Controller focuses tightly on milk quality and consistent teat stimulation by using smart sensors and cycle optimization to maintain cleaning stability and reduce mastitis risk. Financially it is often pitched as a cost-effective upgrade for existing BouMatic installations, offering a middle ground between Lely’s automation-centric modules and GEA’s industrial solutions, with clear benefits for producers prioritizing milk quality and incremental investment rather than wholesale automation overhauls.
Smart-milking brain
Adaptive vacuum tuning
Milk-friendly precision
Smart scheduling that integrates herd activity data to trigger cleaning when demand is low.
Cloud connectivity for remote control, firmware updates and performance analytics.
Smart-milking brain
Adaptive vacuum tuning
Milk-friendly precision
Smart scheduling that integrates herd activity data to trigger cleaning when demand is low.
Cloud connectivity for remote control, firmware updates and performance analytics.
$4,500-11,000 CAD
Dairymaster SwiftCool Vacuum Manager
Dairymaster’s SwiftCool Vacuum Manager is designed for fast-response vacuum modulation and low power draw, making it an attractive, budget-conscious option for smaller and medium-sized farms seeking stable cleaning performance with simple retrofit paths. It typically undercuts larger-system prices while delivering competitive cleaning stability and local support in Europe; compared with DeLaval and GEA it offers a more affordable, easier-to-install solution that still improves uptime and reduces energy usage for operations that do not require full enterprise telemetry or robotic integration.
Rapid-response cooling
Compact footprint charm
Rapid-response cooling
Compact footprint charm
Review Summary
"Users find Dairymaster SwiftCool to be a cost-effective vacuum manager that maintains stable cleaning cycles, but some cite sporadic sensor calibration issues and smaller dealer networks for service."
Maintenance-light design
Fast vacuum recovery algorithms to restore target pressure quickly after peak demand events.
Maintenance-light design
Fast vacuum recovery algorithms to restore target pressure quickly after peak demand events.
Time-Saving Convenience
Eco-Friendly Living
Dairymaster’s SwiftCool Vacuum Manager is designed for fast-response vacuum modulation and low power draw, making it an attractive, budget-conscious option for smaller and medium-sized farms seeking stable cleaning performance with simple retrofit paths. It typically undercuts larger-system prices while delivering competitive cleaning stability and local support in Europe; compared with DeLaval and GEA it offers a more affordable, easier-to-install solution that still improves uptime and reduces energy usage for operations that do not require full enterprise telemetry or robotic integration.
Rapid-response cooling
Compact footprint charm
Maintenance-light design
Fast vacuum recovery algorithms to restore target pressure quickly after peak demand events.
Compact controller with intuitive interface for easy on-farm setup and maintenance.
Rapid-response cooling
Compact footprint charm
Maintenance-light design
Fast vacuum recovery algorithms to restore target pressure quickly after peak demand events.
Compact controller with intuitive interface for easy on-farm setup and maintenance.
$3,500-9,000 CAD