Maxtrax

WHERE DID MAXTRAX COME FROM?

Brad McCarthy, author of Dirty Weekends "The Essential 4WD Guides", devised the idea for MAXTRAX in 2001 after a particularly stressful incident on a remote north Queensland beach where he almost lost his bogged vehicle to the incoming tide, despite being equipped with all of the traditional recovery equipment. Brad's passion for the Australian bush, exploration and adventure sent him out, often solo throughout Queensland, to research bush tracks and locations to feature in his guide books.

SAFE, SIMPLE, NO ASSISTANCE NEEDED

From his experiences, Brad recognized the need for a system that makes vehicle recovery and extraction a safe, simple, one-person task and eliminates the need for any outside assistance such as towing, snatching, or winching. MAXTRAX came from Brad's idea to develop a foolproof and fail-safe quality Australian made product to make extracting or recovering a stranded or bogged vehicle a safe, simple, quick and easy procedure. In 2004, after testing numerous unsuitable prototypes, Brad engaged with local Brisbane company Dienamics, led by Mark Serisier, to design, prototype and make the mould for the original MAXTRAX MKI.

Mark came up with the concept of adapting inherently strong structures such egg cartons and corrugated iron to integrate strength and lightness into the MAXTRAX MKI design, structures which are still evident in the MAXTRAX MKII. Due to Brad's experience, ingenuity and "hands-on" research, the idea of an alternative and innovative vehicle recovery device that was safe, simple, quick and easy to use eventually came to fruition in the form of MAXTRAX.

LIGHTWEIGHT & DURABLE

We tested several types and grades of super tough nylons to create a lightweight, yet durable product that provides superior performance with our focus on the key issues of strength, effectiveness, usability and aesthetics.

MAXTRAX was trialled countless times using typical (and not so typical) bogging scenarios and after many late nights and product refinements, MAXTRAX was ready to launch onto the Australian 4WD accessories market in late 2005. Not long after, MAXTRAX won Australian 4WD Monthly Magazine's award for Best New Product under $500.

NOW WIDELY AVAILABLE

Since then MAXTRAX have been discovered by 4WD adventurers around the world as the safe, simple, quick and easy method of vehicle recovery. MAXTRAX are now widely available around Australia at most TJM, Opposite Lock, ARB, BCF, Supercheap Auto and Anaconda stores as well as a number of independent retailers, and from stockists in thirty countries including the USA, Peru, South Africa, Norway, France, England, Japan, Ukraine, New Zealand and UAE, to name just a few. Our customers now include mining, energy and exploration companies, government agencies, 4WD trainers and tour operators, lifeguard services, rural fire services, State Emergency Service branches, off road rally drivers, the Australian Army, US Defense Force and the United Nations.

In November 2010, the new MAXTRAX MKII won 2 Global Media Awards for Best New Product at the 2010 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, NV, USA. Not a bad result for a 5-year-old 'little Aussie company' on its first visit to SEMA! MAXTRAX is now an I4WDTA (International 4WD Trainers Association) Recommended Product.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

How is MAXTRAX Made?

MAXTRAX are injection moulded in Sydney Australia from high quality engineering-grade reinforced polymer (Nylon), renowned for its strength, toughness and resistance to harsh environments.

Do MAXTRAX work in mud?

MAXTRAX works in all kinds of terrain including sand, snow, mud, slush, and even pea gravel.

What size vehicle can MAXTRAX cope with?

MAXTRAX are designed for standard 4x4's of around 3500kg, however we know of a few customers who have used them successfully in sand on expedition trucks (Unimogs, Hinos and Fusos) weighing in excess of 6000kg and even the occasional semi-trailer and garbage truck.

Will they snap when I drive on them with my heavy 4WD?

MAXTRAX have been extensively and successfully tested in the real world with very heavily laden Landcruisers, Patrols, and even a 5 tonne Coaster bus.

Will the sun damage my MAXTRAX?

MAXTRAX is made from materials which includes a UV stabilizer that protects them damage from the sun's UV rays, however the colour will eventually start to fade after a few years or so and like anything left exposed to the sun for long periods of time will eventually start to degrade and lose their ductility.

How heavy are MAXTRAX?

Each individual MAXTRAX weighs just 3.8 kilograms (8.4 pounds).

How big are MAXTRAX?

Each MAXTRAX unit is 115 cm (3.77') long, 33 cm (13") wide and 7cm (3") high.

Are MAXTRAX stackable?

Yes, MAXTRAX fit snugly together. Two stacked MAXTRAX are just 8.5 cm (3.3") high, four are only 11.5 cm (4.6") high.

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MAXTRAX Core Shackle (Each) - MTXCS

The MAXTRAX CORE SHACKLE is designed to be at the CORE of two interacting MAXTRAX Products. The CORE SHACKLE is designed for use with the MAXTRAX WINCH RING 120. The MAXTRAX CORE SHACKLE has been designed and tested as part of the MAXTRAX RECOVERY SY..

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MAXTRAX Fixing and Linking Kit (Kit) - MTXFLK

or linking MAXTRAX together to make a continuous track or pegging MAXTRAX to a slippery surface to provide maximum traction. The kit includes 8 pegs & 4 straps made of the same super tough reinforced Nylon as MAXTRAX. * Designed for MAXTR..

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MAXTRAX Flat Rack Mount with Hybrid MPS 17mm (Kit) - MTXFRMMPSXU

The MAXTRAX Universal Flat Rack Mounting Kit is designed to mount your MAXTRAX Recovery Boards to your vehicle's roof platform or roof rack crossbars and is commonly used for securing to vehicle canopies and caravans/camper trailers. The MAXTRAX..

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MAXTRAX Flat Rack Mount with Mk2 MPS 17mm (Kit) - MTXFRMMPSU

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MAXTRAX Flat Rack Mount with Xtreme MPS 17mm (Kit) - MTXFRMXMPSU

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MAXTRAX Flat Rack Mounts (Kit) - MTXFRMMPS-XXX

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MAXTRAX Fuse Shackle (Each) - MTXFS

The MAXTRAX FUSE SHACKLE has been designed and tested as part of the MAXTRAX RECOVERY SYSTEM. The MAXTRAX RECOVERY SYSTEM is comprised solely of MAXTRAX products and has not been tested with any third party branded products. Critically, if the MAXTRA..

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MAXTRAX Hitch 50 (Each) - MTXH50

Unfortunately the MAXTRAX Hitch 50 is incompatible with the VW Amarok Towbar. Designed exclusively for use with soft shackles; will not allow for fitment of steel shackles. Precision CNC machined from 6061 billet Aluminium. Anodised finish for cor..

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MAXTRAX Indeflate 4 Hose Kit - MTXIND4

The MAXTRAX INDEFLATE 4 is designed (and built in South Africa) to inflate or deflate four tyres simultaneously using our unique dump-valve mechanism that automatically equalises the pressure between the four tyres. The MAXTRAX INDEFLATE 4 features ..

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MAXTRAX Indeflate Kit (Kit) - MTXIND

MAXTRAX presents the INDEFLATE, a device that is used to inflate or deflate two tyres simultaneously and equalises the pressure between the two automatically. Inflating and deflating tyres can really be a tedious process. The task of deflating tyr..

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MAXTRAX Kinetic Rope - 10m (Each) - MTXKR10

The MAXTRAX KINETIC ROPES are designed, as their name suggests, to be the kinetic element during a vehicle recovery. The MAXTRAX KINETIC ROPES produce increased kinetic power compared to flat recovery straps, with up to 30% ELONGATION providing a smo..

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MAXTRAX Kinetic Rope - 2m (Each) - MTXKR2

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MAXTRAX Kinetic Rope - 3m (Each) - MTXKR3

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MAXTRAX Kinetic Rope - 5m (Each) - MTXKR5

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MAXTRAX Maxlox 30 Heavy Duty Stainless Steel Padlock (Each) - MTXML30

The MAXTRAX MAXLOX 30mm heavy duty Stainless Steel padlock with silicone cover, is designed to protect and also secure your MAXTRAX 4WD Recovery Tracks from potential thieves when they’re mounted on any of our MAXTRAX Mounting Pins. Simply feed the p..

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MAXTRAX Mini Safety Orange (Pair) - MTXMP

MAXTRAX Mini Safety Orange MAXTRAX Mini Set in the original trademark colour: Safety Orange™. MAXTRAX Mini is the perfect companion for vehicle with space contraints, ATV’s, UTV’s, SUV’s and 4WD’s. Sold as a pair of MAXTRAX Mini’s with genuine Tel..

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MAXTRAX MKII Black - The Stealth Model (Pair) - MTX02BK

Make MAXTRAX Your Stowaway for Emergency Vehicle Extraction! MAXTRAX is the lightweight, handy vehicle extraction device that fits in your 4WD ensuring an easy way out if your vehicle encounters a boggy situation. MAXTRAX is the perfe..

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MAXTRAX MKII Blaze Yellow (Pair) - MTX02BY

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MAXTRAX Mounting Pin Set MKII/X-Series (Kit) - MTXMPSX

Glass-filled Nylon and stainless steel quick-release pins for securely mounting your MAXTRAX on a roof rack, mount, or crossbars. The set includes 4 pins to securely hold 2 MAXTRAX MKII and 2 MAXTRAX X-SERIES 4WD Recovery tracks, 4 stainless-steel Ny..

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MAXTRAX Mounting Pin Set X-Series (17mm) - MTXXMPS17

Designed to secure 2 or 4 (1 or 2 pairs) of MAXTRAX X-SERIES 4WD Recovery Tracks Glass-filled Nylon and stainless steel quick-release pins for securely mounting your MAXTRAX on a roof rack, mount, or crossbars. The set includes 4 pins to securel..

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MAXTRAX Mounting Pin Set X-Series (40mm) - MTXXMPS

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MAXTRAX Rear Wheel Harness (Each) - MTXRWH

The MAXTRAX Rear Wheel Harness lets you safely and securely carry your MAXTRAX on your vehicle's rear-mounted spare tyre. Quick and simple to install, the harness makes it easy to quickly grab your MAXTRAX when you need them in a hurry and means yo..

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