MAXTRAX 7000kg Fuse Shackle

MAXTRAX 7000kg Fuse Shackle — The Safety Link Your Recovery System Demands

The smartest shackle in 4WD recovery. Engineered to fail first — so everything else doesn't.

When your recovery system is pushed to its limit, the MAXTRAX Fuse Shackle does exactly what it's designed to do: break before your vehicle, your rope, or your recovery point does. Built from ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene and polyester, this lightweight 120g soft shackle delivers a 7,000kg (15,432lb) minimum breaking strength — and acts as the critical weak link that protects the entire MAXTRAX Recovery System.

This isn't just a shackle. It's your insurance policy.

Why the MAXTRAX Fuse Shackle Belongs in Every Recovery Kit

•  Mandatory safety component — required in every MAXTRAX Recovery System setup
•  Engineered weak link — designed to fail first under overload, protecting vehicles, people, and gear
•  Ultra-lightweight — just 120g, so there's zero excuse to leave it behind
•  Rated to 7,000kg / 15,432lb MBS — suits most 4WD and dual-cab recovery scenarios
•  Compatible with the full MAXTRAX ecosystem — MAXTRAX Hitch, Kinetic Rope, Static Rope, Winch Rope, and rated vehicle recovery points
•  550mm length — optimised loop sizing for fast, secure attachment

Specifications

How to Use the MAXTRAX Fuse Shackle

1. Inspect — Visually check for cuts, fraying, burns, abrasion, or damage before every use. Do not use if damaged.
2. Loosen — Open the loop enough to slide over the knot.
3. Loop — Feed the loop through your MAXTRAX Hitch, Kinetic Rope, Static Rope, Winch Rope, or vehicle's rated recovery point.
4. Secure — Slide the loop back over the knot and pull both sides to tighten. Position the knot so the loop pulls at 90° beside it.
5. Dampen — Place your MAXTRAX Recovery Dampener over the rope and attach to the loop or shackle.
6. Recover safely — Clear all bystanders, take up slack gently, and build momentum gradually only if needed.

Pro tip: Pair with MAXTRAX 4WD Recovery Tracks as a ramp to dramatically reduce load forces across your entire recovery system.

Care & Maintenance

Your MAXTRAX Fuse Shackle works hard — treat it accordingly.

• Before every use: Inspect for nicks, cuts, tears, fraying, burns, and abrasion
• After every use: Rinse with clean fresh water and air dry completely
• Storage: Keep inside the MAXTRAX Recovery Kit Bag to protect from UV, moisture, and debris
• Replace immediately if damaged, partially unwound, or if the warning label is no longer legible
• Replacement sheaths available at maxtrax.com.au

Safety You Need to Know

• Use only within the MAXTRAX Recovery System — not tested with third-party products
• Always include a MAXTRAX Fuse Shackle in every recovery — no exceptions
• Connect only to rated recovery points
• Minimum breaking strength should be 2–3× the GVM of the lighter vehicle in the recovery
• Not for lifting or conventional towing
• Strength and stretch are reduced when saturated with water
• Always use a recovery dampener (heavy bag or blanket) draped over the rope
• All vehicle passengers must exit and stand well clear — never in the path of the recovering vehicle
• Consider completing a nationally recognised 4WD training course before use

Frequently Bought Together

MAXTRAX Recovery Dampener, MAXTRAX Kinetic Rope, MAXTRAX Recovery Kit Bag, MAXTRAX MKII Recovery Boards