Maxtrax
MAXTRAX was created by Aussie adventurer and author Brad McCarthy after a near miss on a remote beach nearly cost him his 4WD to an incoming tide. Frustrated by the limitations of traditional recovery gear, Brad set out to design a better solution — one that was safe, simple, and didn’t require help from others. The result? A revolutionary Australian-made recovery board that’s now trusted by 4WDers, emergency services, military, and adventurers around the world.
Developed in Brisbane and engineered for real-world conditions, MAXTRAX is lightweight, tough, and ready for whatever you throw at it. From solo beach missions to remote desert crossings, MAXTRAX takes the stress out of getting stuck — no winches, snatch straps, or tow points required.
Proudly Australian made and internationally recognised, MAXTRAX proves that great ideas, backed by grit and Aussie ingenuity, can go anywhere.
Ford Ranger recovery points
Rated recovery points are an essential accessory for off-road enthusiasts
Your embarrassing 4×4 moments: July 2024
Send us some embarrassing 4×4 snaps and you could win a Maxtrax voucher valued at $300
Embarrassing 4×4 moments: June 2024
Submit your embarrassing off-roading pics for a chance to win a $300 Maxtrax voucher
2023 Ford Ranger build: Maxtrax Xtreme recovery boards to the rescue
Our Maxtrax Xtremes get our Ranger out of the muck
The best tyre inflators in Australia in 2024
Save time and avoid hassle when airing up a set of 4WD tyres
Tradie Triton ute build: Maxtrax recovery kit
We’ve thrown a Maxtrax Bush Recovery Kit and Lite recovery boards in our Triton to keep us out of strife
Six-wheel D-MAX wins 2023 Custom 4×4 of the Year
Six-wheeler claims coveted crown in a tight tussle with Barra-powered FJ45
New MAXTRAX LITE recovery boards, lighter on wallet and scales
MAXTRAX releases lighter, cheaper recovery board
Toyzuki: Jimny converted into mini 79 Series
Not only does this modified Jimny defy logic in the best possible way, you have a chance to win it!
Win the Toyzuki
The coolest rig at the Brisbane 4×4 Show could be yours
Razed Products’ MaxTrax Flush Mounting Kit review
Mounting kit provides an easy way to carry and quickly access MaxTrax boards
Porsche partners with Australia’s own MaxTrax for the 911 Dakar
While ownership of the Porsche 911 Dakar will be limited to just a lucky few Australians, you can own a locally-made part that is offered for it
The best 4×4 recovery kits in Australia 2024
Don’t get stuck between a rock and a hard place in the middle of nowhere with this extensive range of 4×4 recovery kits containing all you need in one bag
4X4 Australia D-MAX gets a MaxTrax recovery kit
The 4X4 Australia D-MAX is ready to hit the tracks, with a comprehensive MaxTrax recovery kit the final piece of the puzzle
How to use traction boards
Deano explains how to use recovery boards to extract your vehicle from a stuck situation, when you’re on your own
For sale: 4X4 Australia’s Ford Ranger
This Ranger XLS is now the ultimate off-road tourer, and it could be yours.
New 4×4 gear: MaxTrax Indeflate + Ironman 4×4 rear tow bar
A closer look at the MaxTrax Indeflate and an Ironman 4×4 rear protecton tow bar for the VW Amarok.
Touring Tassie’s tough tracks and wild beaches: Part 3
If there is one thing Tassie is known for, it’s mud … and wild beaches.
Season 7: Tasmania
For Season 7, we head south to tour the picturesque state of Tasmania.
We test the all-new MaxTrax Indeflate
Deflating tyres for off-road conditions and then pumping them up again has never been easier.
Interview with MaxTrax’s Brad McCarthy
After getting stuck on a beach in North Queensland by himself, Brad McCarthy thought there had to be a better solo-vehicle recovery method.
MAXTRAX Xtreme recovery board: product test
Clever tweaks take the MAXTRAX traction board to the next level.
2018 Custom 4×4 of the Year: WINNER
Duramax V8-powered Ranger wins 2018 Custom 4X4OTY.
MAXTRAX showcases new 4×4 recovery gear at SEMA 2018: video
Brad McCarthy shows off two all-new MAXTRAX products, and they aren’t recovery boards.