Transporting a TEA 20

I assume that a tandem trailer will be enough to carry it, as long as I have an appropriate vehicle to tow it. I suspect my car (a Hyundai Sportswagon) will be underpowered. I can probably borrow or hire a 4WD that will do the job.

Does anyone here have any suggestions or experience doing this sort of thing?

...and here we are on the way...

The trip involved passing over one mountain range with 15% gradients.

The Toyota Prado is a 4WD, 4.2 lit V6 engine.

Didn't feel the trailer on the back, cruising at speeds up to 120 KPH, no problem at all. But fuel consumption went from 11 liters per 100 kms, to 30 lit per 100 kms!

Don't know your Hyundai model, but if it is a four cylinder similar to the Hyundai cars in Australia, I suspect it will be a big ask expecting it to tow a Fergy and double axle trailer!

See my post above, I towed my TEA20 Fergy from Brisbane to Roma. The range was at Toowoomba. I hired a tandem trailer from a BP garage I think it was, cost around Aus$200 for two days.

I think the Fergy is 1,100 kg - can look it up if you need exact weights. If you need to hire both a 4WD and tandem trailer, it may be cheaper to hire a 2 tonne truck from Budget or Avis, providing you have loading ramps available.

Pity I wasn't closer or I would help you out!

It looks like I'll have to hire or borrow a decent-sized 4wd.

The tilt trailer I hired had a very heavy bar across the front (and winch) to stop the tractor moving forward. It came with tie down chains.

If you use a tilt trailer be very careful driving on. The incline is so steep that any sudden clutch release could flip the tractor. I drove on over a gutter to reduce the tilt angle.

I say this because I once saw a John Deere with four chains holding the front axle and only straps on the back end. In a panic stop that tractor was going to be in the truck bed.

One more question - I have lined up Toyota Landcruiser (or something like that) and a tandem trailer. Now, can anyone give me advice about straps/chains? What sort should I use, and where should I attach them to the tractor?

I have transported quite a few loads in my time, so I have some idea, but never something quite this heavy (and on wheels).

Thanks for all the replies so far!

Right now I run a Class 70 (Gold chain) under the right axle over the 3-point spring behind the seat and then down infront of the left axleand aft to the tie down point.

I use a chain binder. Though before I used a chain binder, I would put the chain on as tight os possible then use a nylon strap on the front to pull the chain tight. Then I would lock the breaks and put it in gear.

I then tie the front down with nylon straps wrapped around the front axle.

I know what you mean about the tractor towing forum. If you post there as a novice, all the professional truckers with all the equiptment at their fingertips jump on you if you are trying to do it with out spending $1000's on equipment for casual use.