I have a Scammell crusader 4x2 tractor unit that I need to move from Kent to Munich - or at least close it it. Ideally looking to back load it over as it is private and I am on a budget- need as much cash as possible for its restoration. Loading and unloading can be arrange - it is not drivable but might be at the time of collection. I can also help with driving / double manning if required. I am also flexible on the timing so can wait months if need be. Please let me know if you can help or know someone that might be interested.
That is a bit of a specialised movement and I can’t see it being done for backload rates. I can’t see it being done on a trailer for example as it would be too tall for the bridges so would have to be knocked down, which is a whole new ball game. Driving it down on wheels would be your best bet if you can get it roadworthy.
If you decide to drive it there it is going to need a good few longish runs before you attempt it. It has no doubt stood idle for a very long time. A lot of even quite simple things can go wrong after a long sleep, better that happens here than the other side of the channel.
Richard Longs brought an FH Globetrotter back from Italy on one of their trailers for somebody I know. I think they got a reasonable deal (but probably still not cheap)as like you it had an open timescale, so they could fit it in when they had an empty trailer returning to the UK. Might need to be able to drive it on though as I don’t think they have winches.
I know there are others who do the machinery movements as well, but can’t think of the names.
Tell you what, if it was road legal I would love to drive it down. Can’t wait to get the old girl. Lets see. If the spare cab is as good as it looks in the photos then I might be able to get it drivable in the summer.
