Two Valtra G Series tractors are meeting the expectations of a prominent East Anglia-based environmental organisation.
The Suffolk Wildlife Trust South East Suffolk team manages approximately 2,230ha of wildlife habitats across 21 reserves. The G135 is pictured maintaining firebreaks in rewilded farmland beside the River Deben.
The G125 and G135 were selected by Suffolk Wildlife Trust to replace older tractors of a competitor brand. “We manage 21 reserves totalling 2,230ha,” explained South East Suffolk Sites Manager, Andrew Excell. “Recent acquisitions of additional land meant bigger tractors and implements were needed. “Valtra’s good reputation and reliable back-up from Thurlow Nunn Standen was an attraction. Feedback from existing owners and a demonstration confirmed suitability, so we bought the first G Series tractor and loader in 2021, and another last year.”
Both tractors have G5 front loaders and carry out handling activities throughout the year. A large number of round hay and straw bales are needed for native-breed livestock which graze the wildlife habitats.
Wildlife habitats include rewilded farmland, marshes, woodland and meadows which provide summer grazing for native-breed cattle, ponies and sheep. The two Valtras work with a 4.2m bat-wing rotary mower and a rear-mounted flail keeping vegetation under control. Both tractors carry out a variety of handling tasks including loading and transporting bales for winter feed.
“Our Valtras are proving to be excellent work horses, and users like them,” Andrew confirmed.
Andrew Excell is pictured (left) with Meadows & Heaths Warden, Ben Calvesbert.
