MAXTRAX MkII Traction Boards (Black, Pair)
MAXTRAX MkII Traction Boards (Black, Pair)
The MAXTRAX MkII is a pair of vehicle recovery boards in matte black, each one 45 inches long, 13 inches wide, and 3.5 inches tall. They stack flat for storage and weigh 7.5 pounds apiece — 15 pounds for the set. The boards are molded from UV-stabilized, engineering-grade reinforced nylon, so they live mounted outside year-round without the sun chewing them up. The board flexes enough to wrap a 33-inch tire and snap back, which is what lets the molded lugs bite instead of crack.
Recovery is single-vehicle and tool-free. Wedge a board against the tread of a buried tire, idle forward in low gear, and the double-edged ramp self-feeds under the tire and lifts it onto the lugs. Six built-in handles make them easy to carry and reposition with gloves on, and there's a shovel molded into each end for clearing sand or mud before you set the board. Works in sand, mud, and snow under 4WDs, trucks, vans, and even ATV/UTV and snowmobile recoveries.
Each board carries molded keyhole accessory points for MAXTRAX mounting pins (sold separately), which fit common roof and bed racks from Front Runner, Rhino-Rack, Prinsu, and others. The pair ships with two orange telltale leashes so you can find a board if it gets buried during recovery. Backed by a limited lifetime warranty against faults in materials and workmanship.
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Overview
A pair of MAXTRAX MkII recovery boards in black. Each board is a 7.5-pound, 45-inch molded nylon ramp that gets a stuck 4WD, truck, or van moving again without a winch or a second vehicle.
Key features
- Sold as a pair: two boards plus two orange telltale leashes, 15 lb for the set.
- Molded from UV-stabilized, engineering-grade reinforced nylon; flexes to wrap a 33-inch tire without breaking.
- Six built-in carry handles per board and a shovel molded into each end for clearing terrain.
- Double-edged ramp design self-feeds under the tire at idle — no jacking, no spinning.
- Keyhole accessory points accept MAXTRAX mounting pins (sold separately) for roof- and bed-rack mounting.
Use cases
Self-recovery is the core job: bog down in sand, mud, or snow, wedge a board under each drive tire, and drive out. Because they stack to 3.5 inches and mount flat to a rack, most owners run them as permanent trail insurance rather than packing them only for known-rough trips. The end shovels also do double duty, digging out a tire before you even place the board.
- Quantity: Pair (2 boards + 2 telltale leashes)
- Dimensions (each): 45 in L x 13 in W x 3.5 in H
- Stacked height (pair): 3.5 in
- Weight (each): 7.5 lb
- Weight (pair): 15 lb
- Material: UV-stabilized engineering-grade reinforced nylon
- Handles: 6 built-in per board
- Mounting: Keyhole accessory points (pins sold separately)
- Compatibility: 4WD, trucks, vans, ATV/UTV, snowmobiles
- Terrain: Sand, mud, snow
- Origin: Made in Australia
- Warranty: Limited lifetime against material/workmanship faults
Do I get one board or a pair?
A pair. The carton holds two MAXTRAX MkII boards plus two orange telltale leashes, which is what you want — one board under each drive tire.
What vehicles can the MkII handle?
The MkII suits 4WDs, trucks, vans, ATVs, UTVs, and even snowmobiles. If you run a very heavy rig or do frequent hard recoveries, the heavier-duty MAXTRAX XTREME is the step up.
Will they melt under my tires?
They can if you spin the tires. Wheel spin generates enough heat to melt the lugs. Engage low gear, accelerate gently, and let the board feed itself under the tire. Spin damage is not covered by the warranty.
Can I mount them on a roof or bed rack?
Yes. Each board has molded keyhole accessory points that accept MAXTRAX mounting pins (sold separately). The pins fit common racks from Front Runner, Rhino-Rack, Prinsu, and others.
Will the sun wreck them if I leave them mounted?
No. The boards are molded from UV-stabilized reinforced nylon, built to stay mounted outside through sun and weather without going brittle.
What's the warranty?
A limited lifetime warranty covers faults in materials and workmanship. Damage from wheel spin is excluded.