Maxtrax
Unique vehicle recovery gear, MAXTRAX makes vehicle extraction and recovery a safe, simple, one-person task for anybody.
MAXTRAX is the innovative, lightweight vehicle recovery device that's Australian designed & engineered, and rigorously tested and proven in the world's toughest offroad events and expeditions as the SAFE, SIMPLE, QUICK and EASY method of 4WD vehicle recovery.
How MAXTRAX works
Just wedge MAXTRAX firmly against your tyre tread, jump into your vehicle and gently accelerate. Once your tyre tread grips MAXTRAX, your vehicle recovers and you're on your way! It's that easy!
Lighter, Stronger, Easier to Clean, Tighter Nesting, Even more grip with 88 'teeth' and an innovative keyhole system for linking, pegging or mounting. View features list.
Check out below our complete product range: MAXTRAX in a variety of colours as well as our clever MAXTRAX accessories.
Instructions For Use
Please read these instructions carefully before using MAXTRAX.
Step 1
When your vehicle fails to proceed, STOP and retrieve MAXTRAX.
Clear debris and obstructions from around tyres and underbody components. MAXTRAX may be inverted and used as a shovel.
Step 2
Wedge MAXTRAX firmly against the tyre tread in front or both front tyres if attempting to drive forward or behind both rear tyres if attempting to reverse. Ensure MAXTRAX are square to the tyre tread and pointing in the intended direction of immediate travel.
Step 3
Step 4
Clear the area of personnel and climb back into the vehicle.
Step 5
Engage low ratio first gear and gently accelerate. AVOID WHEEL SPIN!
Step 6
If tyres do not immediately grip MAXTRAX and pull them underneath, STOP, reposition MAXTRAX (ensuring both are firmly wedged against the tyre treads) and try again. AVOID WHEEL SPIN!
Once the tyres gain traction, maintain momentum until the vehicle reaches firm ground. Repeat procedure if necessary.
Step 8
Retrieve MAXTRAX.
Note
Clear the area of personnel before attempting to drive out. Do not use on hard or rocky ground. Avoid wheel spin which may damage or cause damage to peron or property.
MAXTRAX Features
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 perfect fit for every outing. Measuring just 1150mm long X 330mm wide, each set of MAXTRAX stacks together at a height of just 85mm. MAXTRAX stows easily with the rest of your day tripping, camping, or picnicking gear.
- Each MAXTRAX weighs just 3.6kg. MAXTRAX is easy to carry and manoeuvre under your tyres with minimum effort.
- Keep vehicle recovery equipment to a minimum with MAXTRAX. You can even use MAXTRAX upside down as a shovel to remove excess material from around your tyres.
- MAXTRAX takes the drama out of getting stuck. The large cleats on MAXTRAX sink their teeth into the tyre tread and the terrain under your 4WD vehicle to prevent it from slipping back into mud, snow, or sand and make vehicle recovery quick and easy.
- Made of UV stabilised, flexible, super tough engineering-grade reinforced nylon, MAXTRAX provides traction and a firm base to get your vehicle quickly back on track.
Whether you're retrieving your boat from the water, or your 4WD vehicle out of boggy mud, sand or snow, MAXTRAX is the vehicle extraction tool that can make vehicle recovery quicker and easier than most other vehicle recovery devices on the market today.
MAXTRAX MKII Safety Orange - "The 'Original' In Our Signature Colour"
The SAFE, SIMPLE, QUICK and EASY vehicle recovery device. The carton includes 2 MAXTRAX and 2 orange telltale leashes (so you can find your MAXTRAX when they're buried).
- Weight: 3.6 kg each.
- Size: 1150mm long, 330mm wide and 70mm high. Two stacked MAXTRAX are just 85mm high, four are 115mm high.
- Colour: Our Signature Safety Orange Please note: Actual color may vary slightly from images shown.
- Warranty: We back our confidence in this quality Australian Made product with a 24 month warranty against faulty materials and workmanship.
MAXTRAX MKII Black - The 'Stealth' Model Is Less Conspicuous On Your Roof, But Harder To Find In The Mud!
The SAFE, SIMPLE, QUICK and EASY vehicle recovery device. The carton includes 2 MAXTRAX and 2 orange telltale leashes (so you can find your MAXTRAX when they're buried).
- Weight: 3.6 kg each.
- Size: 1150mm long, 330mm wide and 70mm high. Two stacked MAXTRAX are just 85mm high, four are 115mm high.
- Colour: Black Please note: Actual color may vary slightly from images shown.
- Warranty: We back our confidence in this quality Australian Made product with a 24 month warranty against faulty materials and workmanship.
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.