The invention provides a milking implement comprising: - a frame with, disposedthereon, 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 furthercomprises an intermediate arm (30) connected with the frame and with the teatcup holder and having a first joint and a second joint about which the teat cup holderand the intermediate arm (30), respectively, are tiltable with the aid of thereplacing means (60), and a spring (66) coupled with the teat cup holder and theframe and, if desired, with the intermediate arm. There is thus provided a milkingimplement protecting the teat cups (28) against dirt and being capable of storingthem in a compact manner.
