The DELMER Robot + Rotor Automated Silage Feeding System is an advanced automated feeding solution designed to streamline silage distribution, ration management, mixing, and feeding across modern dairy and livestock farms. The system combines a rail-guided feeding robot with a rotor-based dosing table, enabling farms to automate repetitive feeding work while maintaining controlled and consistent ration delivery.

Based on the supplied technical documentation, the system is particularly suitable for space-constrained, narrow, older, multi-level, and structurally complex barns, where conventional mixer wagons or tractor-based feeding systems may not be practical.

For a current project configuration, the supplied offer describes a DELMER Robot with a built-in mixing unit and a 5 m dosing table with two rotors. Silage is metered from the dosing table onto a conveyor and lifted into the robot, while dry ingredients can be automatically dosed from silos. The robot then mixes the ration and distributes the predetermined quantity to individual pens.

Automated Silage Feeding for Modern Livestock Farms  

The DELMER Robot + Rotor Automated Silage Feeding System is designed to reduce manual feed handling and make feeding more systematic. Instead of relying on repeated tractor movement or manual feed distribution, the automated robot travels along dedicated rails and delivers feed to designated feeding locations.

The system can be configured to:

• Dose silage automatically

• Weigh and control feeding quantities

• Mix the ration inside the robot

• Automatically dose dry ingredients

• Feed different animal groups with different rations

• Record the quantity delivered to each pen

• Operate according to predefined feeding cycles and times

• Move using battery power

• Support manual operation when required

Robot + Rotor System: How It Works  

The feeding process can be configured around a rotor-equipped dosing table and rail-guided feeding robot.

1. Silage loading
Silage is loaded into the dosing table.

2. Rotor-based dosing
The two rotors on the 5 m dosing table meter the silage onto the conveyor according to the required feeding process.

3. Feed transfer
The conveyor transfers the silage into the automated feeding robot.

4. Dry ingredient dosing
Dry ingredients can be dosed from silos directly into the robot.

5. Mixing
The robot mixes the ration internally, eliminating the requirement for a separate mixer in the described configuration.

6. Automatic distribution
The robot travels along its rail system and delivers the predetermined feed quantity to individual pens.

Key Features of DELMER Robot + Rotor Automated Silage Feeding System  

1. Automated Silage Dosing  

The rotor-based dosing table provides controlled metering of silage into the feeding process, helping automate a repetitive part of daily livestock feeding.

2. Built-In Mixing  

The proposed system incorporates a mixing unit inside the robot. Silage and dry ingredients can therefore be combined within the robot before distribution.

3. Precise Feeding by Pen  

The system can be configured to deliver a predetermined weight of feed to each pen. The supplied project offer describes feeding for multiple pens with individual quantities.

4. Multiple Animal Groups  

Different livestock groups can receive their own programmed feeding quantities and rations, supporting more organized group feeding.

5. Automatic Feed Records  

The system records the mass fed to each pen, providing useful feeding records for ration management and monitoring.

6. Rail-Guided Operation  

The robot operates on rails that can be configured as straight, curved, or semi-circular, and the system can accommodate height differences and passages between areas of the barn.

7. Suitable for Space-Constrained Barns  

Compact dimensions make the system suitable for farms where conventional feeding equipment has limited access. The technical catalogue specifies a robot width of 0.85 m, height of 1.9 m, and length/depth of approximately 2.20 m.

8. Battery-Powered Robot  

The project configuration uses battery drive, meaning the rail does not need to be electrically powered along its full route.

9. Remote and Manual Control  

The technical catalogue describes control through phone or computer, while classic manual switches can be used in the event of an electronics failure.

10. Modular System  

The automated feeding system can be configured according to the farm's layout and feeding requirements. Additional automation can also be added later; the supplied offer specifically notes that automatic bedding can be added to the same robot.

Technical Specifications  

The dimensions and power figures above are based on the technical catalogue, while the 5 m dosing table with two rotors comes from the supplied project offer and should be treated as the described project configuration rather than a universal specification for every installation.

Designed for Narrow and Complex Barns  

One of the key advantages of the DELMER Robot + Rotor Automated Silage Feeding System is its ability to work in challenging barn layouts.

The technical catalogue describes installations where robots operate through narrow passages, tight turns, different levels, and structured or older barns. The rail system can also be positioned to allow other farm machinery to pass underneath where required.

This makes the system relevant for:

• Dairy farms

• Sheep farms

• Livestock farms

• Narrow barns

• Older farm buildings

• Multi-level barns

• Space-constrained feeding areas

• Farms looking to reduce tractor movement inside the barn

Benefits of Automated Silage Feeding  

Reduced Manual Feed Handling  

The robot performs the distribution process automatically, reducing the need for workers to carry repeatedly or push feed into pens.

Consistent Ration Distribution  

The system can deliver predetermined quantities to individual pens, helping make programmed feeding plans more consistent.

Less Tractor Movement Inside the Barn  

Because the robot handles weighing, mixing, and distribution in the described configuration, a tractor or mixer wagon does not need to enter the feeding area.

More Flexible Feeding Management  

The technical catalogue describes automatic feeding several times a day and feed distribution without requiring the farmer to perform each feeding cycle manually.

Energy-Efficient Operation  

The catalogue specifies connected power of up to 1.5 kW for the robot. On a model farm with 45 cows, the catalogue reports approximately €1,600/year in energy savings, although actual savings will vary according to farm configuration and operating conditions.

Why Choose DELMER Robot + Rotor Automated Silage Feeding System?  

The DELMER Robot + Rotor Automated Silage Feeding System brings together automated dosing, internal mixing, controlled ration delivery, rail-guided movement, and feeding records in one modular farm automation solution.

Its compact robot design and flexible rail configuration make it particularly relevant where space, access, labor, feeding consistency, or tractor movement are challenges. The system can also be developed progressively, allowing farms to implement automation according to their infrastructure, requirements, and budget.

Frequently Asked Questions  

What is the DELMER Robot + Rotor Automated Silage Feeding System?  

It is an automated livestock feeding system that combines a rail-guided feeding robot with a rotor-equipped dosing table to automatically dose, mix, and distribute silage and other feed components to designated feeding areas.

How does the Robot + Rotor feeding system work?  

Silage is loaded into the dosing table, where the rotors meter it onto a conveyor. The feed is transferred to the robot, dry ingredients can be dosed from silos, the ration is mixed inside the robot, and the robot then distributes the programmed quantity along the feeding route.

Can it feed different groups of animals?  

Yes. The system supports feeding of several different groups, with predetermined quantities and feeding cycles.

Is the robot suitable for narrow barns?  

Yes. The technical documentation specifically describes the robot as suitable for small, structured, and space-limited barns, with compact dimensions and the ability to navigate narrow feeding areas.

Does the robot require an electrified rail?  

No. The supplied project configuration uses battery drive, so the rail itself does not need to be electrified.

Can the system record feeding quantities?  

Yes. The system can record the mass of feed delivered to each pen, supporting feeding management and ration tracking.

Can the system be expanded later?  

Yes. The documentation describes a modular approach, and the supplied offer states that automatic bedding can be added later using the same robot.

Can it be installed in an existing barn?  

Yes. The technical catalogue describes systems adapted to existing, older, structured, narrow, and multi-level barns. The rail layout is customized according to the barn's dimensions and feeding arrangement.