Maxtrax is an Australian based company that designs and manufactures off-road recovery boards for vehicles stuck in sand, mud or snow.
- Founded in 2004 by Australian couple Brad McCarthy and Jackie Beattie.
- The idea for Maxtrax came after a trip to Fraser Island in 2001 where they got their four-wheel drive vehicle stuck in the sand.
- The first prototype was developed in 2003 and tested on Fraser Island.
- In 2005, the product received a design award at the Australian International Design Awards.
- Today, Maxtrax is the leading off-road recovery board provider in Australia.
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Mini-Maxtrax is a smaller version of the Maxtrax that is designed for use with smaller vehicles and ATVs.
The Maxtrax Rear Wheel Harness is a product that is designed to securely attach the Maxtrax recovery boards to the back of your vehicle.
Maxtrax recovery boards are made from high-grade reinforced nylon.
Simply place the Maxtrax recovery board in front of the stuck wheels and slowly drive forward onto the board. Once the vehicle's wheels are on the board, gently accelerate to get traction and drive off.
Yes, Maxtrax can work in deep snow if there is enough exposed tire to grip the boards.
Maxtrax can support up to 3.5 tons depending on the terrain, but we always recommend checking the manufacturer's specific recommendations based on vehicle weight and use case.
Maxtrax recovery boards are designed and made in Australia.