GEA DairyRobot R9500 vs Harvey
Side-by-side comparison of GEA DairyRobot R9500 (GEA Group) and Harvey (Harvest Automation) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- GEA DairyRobot R9500Germany
- HarveyUnited States
Year First Available
- GEA DairyRobot R9500—
- Harvey2012
Verified Deployments
- GEA DairyRobot R95000 Deployments
- Harvey0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- GEA DairyRobot R9500Contact for quote
- Harvey$30,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- GEA DairyRobot R9500—
- Harvey4 hrs
Availability Status
- GEA DairyRobot R9500ACTIVE
- HarveyACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- GEA DairyRobot R9500—
- Harvey750 kg
Max Speed
- GEA DairyRobot R9500—
- Harvey0.2 m/s
Autonomy Level
- GEA DairyRobot R9500—
- Harveyfully autonomous
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Germany | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2012 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $30,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | — | 4 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | — | 750 kg |
| Max Speed (values differ) | — | 0.2 m/s |
| Autonomy Level (values differ) | — | fully autonomous |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Reach, IP Rating
ROI Comparison
Same operating assumptions across every robot — the only difference is price. Set your numbers once to see which pays back fastest.
Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | GEA DairyRobot R9500 | Harvey |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $30,000 |
| Payback period | — | 7.2 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $220,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +733% |
GEA DairyRobot R9500 has no listed price, so payback can't be computed. Contact the manufacturer for a quote.
Estimates labor-cost displacement only — not a full total cost of ownership. Actual ROI depends on integration, maintenance, training, downtime, and task fit. Converted currencies are indicative; USD is the price of record.
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Frequently asked
Who makes GEA DairyRobot R9500 and Harvey?
GEA DairyRobot R9500 is made by GEA Group, based in DE. Harvey is made by Harvest Automation, based in US.
How do GEA DairyRobot R9500 and Harvey compare on the Robo Index?
GEA DairyRobot R9500 grades BB on the Robo Index. Harvey grades AA. The Robo Index is a credibility grade (AAA … C) that blends commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are GEA DairyRobot R9500 and Harvey in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Agricultural on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between GEA DairyRobot R9500 and Harvey?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: Ag Robot Vendor Selection: Pilot Data, Financing Options, and Exit Terms.
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GEA DairyRobot R9500 vs Harvey compares two robots in the agricultural category. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robo Index is calculated.