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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.

Ranger Accessories

Ford Ranger recovery points

Rated recovery points are an essential accessory for off-road enthusiasts

Gear

Your embarrassing 4×4 moments: July 2024

Send us some embarrassing 4×4 snaps and you could win a Maxtrax voucher valued at $300

Gear

Embarrassing 4×4 moments: June 2024

Submit your embarrassing off-roading pics for a chance to win a $300 Maxtrax voucher

Gear

2023 Ford Ranger build: Maxtrax Xtreme recovery boards to the rescue

Our Maxtrax Xtremes get our Ranger out of the muck

Best tyre inflators in Australia
Gear

The best tyre inflators in Australia in 2024

Save time and avoid hassle when airing up a set of 4WD tyres

Gear

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

News

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

Gear

New MAXTRAX LITE recovery boards, lighter on wallet and scales

MAXTRAX releases lighter, cheaper recovery board

Custom 4x4s

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!

Toyzuki by Maxtrax
News

Win the Toyzuki

The coolest rig at the Brisbane 4×4 Show could be yours

Gear

Razed Products’ MaxTrax Flush Mounting Kit review

Mounting kit provides an easy way to carry and quickly access MaxTrax boards

News

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

Gear

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

MaxTrax recovery kit on the 4X4 Australia D-MAX
Gear

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
Recovery

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

News

For sale: 4X4 Australia’s Ford Ranger

This Ranger XLS is now the ultimate off-road tourer, and it could be yours.

Gear

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.

Tasmania by 4x4
Explore TAS

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.

4X4 Adventure Series

Season 7: Tasmania

For Season 7, we head south to tour the picturesque state of Tasmania.

Gear

We test the all-new MaxTrax Indeflate

Deflating tyres for off-road conditions and then pumping them up again has never been easier.

MaxTrax Brad McCarthy interview
Opinion

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
Recovery

MAXTRAX Xtreme recovery board: product test

Clever tweaks take the MAXTRAX traction board to the next level.

2018 Custom 4x4 of the Year WINNER
Custom 4x4OTY

2018 Custom 4×4 of the Year: WINNER

Duramax V8-powered Ranger wins 2018 Custom 4X4OTY.

SEMA 2018 MAXTRAX showcases new 4x4 recovery gear
Gear

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.