MaxTrax MkII Recovery Boards - Signature Orange (Pair)
MaxTrax MkII Recovery Boards - Signature Orange (Pair)
The MaxTrax MkII Recovery Boards are a pair of traction boards in Signature Orange, molded from UV-stabilized, fiber-reinforced engineering-grade nylon. Each board runs 45 inches long, 13 inches wide, and 3.5 inches tall, and the pair weighs about 15 lbs. Rows of hard nylon teeth grip your tire tread while a wide, flexible base spreads the load across soft ground, so a stuck rig can drive itself out of sand, mud, snow, or pea gravel.
The pair is rated around 9,900 lbs and is built for standard 4x4s near 10,000 lbs. The double-edged design slides under a tire from either direction, and six built-in handles make them easy to grab and reposition. Each board has a shovel end for clearing material ahead of the tire, plus keyhole accessory points for mounting hardware. Run all-terrain or mud-terrain tires for the teeth to bite properly; highway tread grips poorly and can chew the teeth.
This listing is the pair. Mounting pins and rack hardware are sold separately.
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Overview
A pair of MaxTrax MkII traction boards in Signature Orange. Each board is 45 x 13 x 3.5 inches of UV-stable reinforced nylon, with aggressive teeth, a flexible load-spreading base, and a shovel end. Pulls a stuck rig out of soft ground without a winch.
Key features
- UV-stabilized, fiber-reinforced engineering nylon — flexible base spreads load on soft ground
- Rows of hard nylon teeth interlock with tire tread for grip
- Double-edged ramp slides under the tire from either direction
- Six built-in carry handles per board; shovel end for clearing material
- Keyhole accessory points for roof-rack and harness mounting (hardware sold separately)
- ~9,900 lb pair rating; sized for standard 4x4s around 10,000 lbs
Use cases
Self-recovery from sand, mud, snow, slush, or pea gravel when there's no winch or second vehicle. Buyers also use them to bridge ruts and soft shoulders, or as a stable base under a jack on loose terrain.
- Quantity: Pair (2 boards)
- Color: Signature Orange
- Dimensions (per board): 45 in L x 13 in W x 3.5 in H
- Weight (pair, boards): ~15 lbs (6.8 kg)
- Shipping weight: 7,802 g
- Material: UV-stabilized fiber-reinforced engineering nylon
- Load rating: ~9,900 lbs per pair
- Handles: 6 built-in per board
- Recovery aids: Shovel end each board; keyhole accessory points
- Recommended tires: All-terrain or mud-terrain tread
Is this one board or a pair?
This listing is a pair (two boards). One pair handles most front- or rear-wheel recoveries. Two pairs let you put traction at all four wheels for deep sand or remote runs.
What's the weight capacity?
The pair is rated around 9,900 lbs and is designed for standard 4x4s near 10,000 lbs. Owners report using them under heavier rigs in sand, though that's outside the published rating.
What terrain do they work in?
Sand, snow, mud, slush, and pea gravel. The teeth grip tread while the flexible base keeps the board from sinking.
Do they work with any tires?
Run all-terrain or mud-terrain tread. Highway tires have shallow grooves that don't engage the teeth well, grip poorly, and can damage the teeth.
How do I avoid wearing out the teeth?
Don't spin the wheels. Ease on with light, steady throttle so the tires climb and grip instead of grinding. Wheel-spin melts and shears the teeth and voids the warranty.
How do I store or mount them?
Use a carry bag, a rear-wheel harness, or roof-rack mounting through the keyhole accessory points with dedicated pins. Mounting pins and rack hardware are sold separately.
Will the orange fade?
The nylon has UV stabilizers, but years of direct sun will eventually fade the color and degrade the material. Store them out of the sun when you can to slow it down.