WHY BJOLDERUPGÅRD CHOSE AN URBAN MILKSHUTTLE ON SUBSCRIPTION

Agriculture is a complex industry where efficiency and equipment maintenance play a crucial role in daily operations. For Kristine Petz, the farm manager at Bjolderupgård in Bolderslev, the Urban MilkShuttle on subscription has proven to be an innovative solution. In this interview, she shares her experiences and explains why the subscription solution has been beneficial for their farm.

EFFICIENCY AND USER-FRIENDLINESS

Kristine Petz, a trained farmer and agricultural technologist, has been the manager at Bjolderupgård since June 2021. The farm, which includes both dairy cows and a machinery station, milks around 420 cows and has full breeding on the side. Kristine describes the Urban MilkShuttle as a "good milk taxi" that is easy to operate and maneuver, even for new employees.

"I think it’s a good milk taxi. It’s easy to get around with, pleasant and easy to operate, even for new people who need to learn how to use it," says Kristine.

The design of the Urban MilkShuttle allows it to navigate all areas of the farm, unlike other more cumbersome alternatives. The old model from Calvex was larger and required significantly more effort to turn, making the work more difficult.

"I think it’s taller and narrower compared to other models. We have an old one from Calvex, which is bigger and not very easy to turn. You really need to put in some effort if you want to maneuver it," explains Kristine.

ADVANTAGES OF THE SUBSCRIPTION SOLUTION

Over time, wear and tear naturally occur on equipment. To minimize maintenance costs, Kristine's boss suggested switching to a subscription solution. This choice has proven advantageous in several ways.

"Like all things that are used many hours every day, it also gets worn out. And we’ve started to incur quite a few maintenance expenses with it," Kristine explains.

With the subscription solution, maintenance and servicing of the MilkShuttle are included in the price, reducing ongoing expenses and ensuring the equipment is always in good working condition. Additionally, a team is always ready to help if any problems arise.

"The advantage is that we have a well-functioning MilkShuttle, and at the same time, we have a team behind us that we can always call and who are available and come when we call."

Kristine also mentions an incident where the MilkShuttle wouldn’t cool. After a quick call, a technician arrived within a short time and resolved the issue. This prompt and efficient service has made a significant difference in their daily operations.

"We recently had some problems with it. Just last week, it wouldn’t cool properly, so we called, and the technician came within a short time. It’s really excellent service," Kristine recounts.

THE CONCEPT BEHIND THE SUBSCRIPTION SOLUTION

One of the major advantages of the subscription solution is that Bjolderupgård no longer owns the MilkShuttle. Instead, it remains permanently on the farm and is used daily, while all maintenance and service are handled by Urban Denmark. This means they don’t have to pay for repairs or maintenance unless there is deliberate damage.

"The concept is that we no longer own the MilkShuttle. It stays permanently on our farm, and we use it daily. We don’t handle any maintenance or service on it ourselves. We don’t pay the bill for it," explains Kristine.

This model provides great security and peace of mind for the farm, knowing that help is always available if something goes wrong.

CONCLUSION

For Bjolderupgård, the subscription solution for the Urban MilkShuttle has been a clear advantage. It reduces maintenance costs, ensures well-functioning equipment, and provides access to reliable support. With a capacity of 52 liters of milk, the MilkShuttle is also a practical solution for a large farm like Bjolderupgård.

"It can hold 52 liters of milk, which is necessary when you have as many animals as we do. It’s easy to operate, easy to understand once you’ve been introduced to it. Easy to clean and incredibly easy to handle. So, we’re really happy with it," Kristine concludes.

The Urban MilkShuttle on a subscription solution demonstrates how innovation and service can make a significant difference in the daily operations of agriculture. For Bjolderupgård, it has meant a more efficient and trouble-free daily routine with their dairy cows.