Medium 4WD Tracks

Medium 4WD tracks require a capable vehicle with good low-range gearing, reasonable ground clearance, and a driver who is comfortable with slow-speed technical driving. You are likely to encounter steeper gradients, rougher surface, and deeper crossings than on Easy tracks — and the consequences of a mistake are higher.

Most medium tracks are achievable in a well-maintained standard 4WD like a Prado, Patrol, HiLux or Ranger with all-terrain tyres. Lockers are not required for Medium, but a rear locker is useful in wet conditions or on loose sidehills. A winch starts to become worth considering on the harder end of Medium terrain.

What to expect on a Medium 4WD track

• Rougher surface with rocks, ruts, and loose material
• Steeper gradients, some sections at 25–35%
• Water crossings up to 400–500 mm in typical conditions
• Sidehill traverses and loose off-camber sections
• Narrower single-lane tracks in places

Minimum vehicle requirements for Medium tracks

A capable high-clearance 4WD with working low-range gearing, good ground clearance, and all-terrain tyres in good condition. A complete recovery kit is essential — snatch strap, shackles, traction boards, hi-lift jack, and a shovel. A rear locker is a significant advantage in wet or loose conditions.

Driver experience needed

You should be comfortable engaging low range, managing wheel speed on loose and steep terrain, and stopping to assess a crossing or obstacle before committing. If you have never recovered a stuck vehicle before, do a medium track with someone who has first.