Ask any dairy farmer what matters most after milking, and you’ll hear the same answer: “The milk’s got to be cooled — and it’s got to be done right.”
It’s not the flashiest piece of gear in the shed, but the milk vat plays a critical role in every dairy operation.
It’s where the hard work of milking meets the high standards of milk quality. And when things go wrong — when the vat doesn’t cool fast enough, or the cleaning isn’t up to scratch — it’s not just frustrating. It’s costly.
That’s why more Aussie farmers are willing to invest into a proper cooling system that is designed to make milk cooling simple, reliable and efficient as well as built with strong insulation and quality that stands up to tough Aussie conditions and finally easy to use and automated cleaning.
Callum Moscript from Moscript Cattle & Land Co, who installed a 24,000-litre GEA Silo tank three years ago said “we absolutely love our bulk tank”.
“Not only are they fantastic for new builds, but we see them as such a simple and cost-effective solution for increasing your storage capacity.
“The water savings, too, are very important to us,” Callum said.
Benjamin Vagg from Bonnay Jerseys said their 25,000-litre GEA TCool Milk Tank was “perfect”.
The Vagg family installed this vat as part of their milking system upgrade to a robotic dairy last April.
GEA sales manager Anthony Ferguson said he had worked closely with dairy farmers for almost 20 years.
“I understand just how important a quality vat is — it needs to cool quickly, clean easily, and stand up to daily use,” Anthony said.
“Our GEA milk tanks are a favourite choice thanks to their robust insulation, user-friendly iCool touch screen controls, and durable stainless-steel design.
“It’s a reliable, no-fuss solution — and with stock ready to go, farmers can get one installed before the summer rush.”
GEA’s horizontal milk tanks are now in stock at their Melbourne warehouse, ready for immediate delivery. That means no long waits, no delays — just a well-made vat that’s ready to go before summer hits.
So, if your old vat’s starting to show its age, or your herd’s outgrown your current set-up, now’s the time to think about an upgrade.
Because when it comes to milk quality, the right vat makes all the difference. And in a business where every litre counts, that’s not just helpful — it’s essential.
This article was provided by GEA.