More than 10 Valtra tractors make up the fleet of Co. Cavan, Ireland-based contractors – the Nannery family. The family manages the business alongside a beef cattle enterprise.

The contracting operation has two divisions. Tomás Nannery specialises in groundworks, land drainage and reclamation.  He uses a T234 Direct to move heavy machinery on low loaders, and to pull dump trailers. N174 Active and T174 Active tractors and an older 8350 perform general site work and fertiliser spreading.

Tomás’ brother Pádhraig specialises in agricultural services. His fleet includes three T154 Active tractors, a T214 Versu, and several older T-series. Slurry applications and silage harvesting are the main activities although most general field operations are offered.

“Our father Tom bought his first Valtra in 1999 from Clarke Machinery Ltd, our local dealer,” explained Tomás. “Our business has grown and now some of our tractors work up to 1,800 hours per year, but they seldom let us down. Back-up from the dealer’s sales and service teams is excellent, and I can’t envisage us changing brands.”