The invention provides a milking implement comprising:- a frame with, disposed thereon, at least one teat cup holder with a teat cup (28) movable relative thereto,- a replacing means (60) connected with the teat cup,wherein the frame further comprises an intermediate arm (30) connected with the frame and with the teat cup holder and having a first joint and a second joint about which the teat cup holder and the intermediate arm (30), respectively, are tiltable with the aid of the replacing means (60), and a spring (66) coupled with the teat cup holder and the frame and, if desired, with the intermediate arm.There is thus provided a milking implement protecting the teat cups (28) against dirt and being capable of storing them in a compact manner.
