MAXTRAX Static Winch Rope - 30m

MAXTRAX Static Winch Rope — 30m | The Safest Synthetic Winch Rope for 4WD Recovery

Ditch the dangerous steel cable. The MAXTRAX Static Winch Rope (30m) is a fully metal-free synthetic winch rope engineered for serious off-road recovery — no steel cable, no metal hook, no metal thimble. Just superior strength, reduced snap-back risk, and a smarter recovery system.

Built to 10mm diameter x 30 metres from Ultra-High-Molecular-Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) and Polyester, this rope delivers a Minimum Breaking Strength (MBS) of 9,500 kg (20,943 lb) at just 2.5 kg — lighter and safer than steel at equivalent load ratings.

Why Upgrade to the MAXTRAX Synthetic Winch Rope?

•  Fully metal-free — eliminates dangerous projectiles during snap-back
•  Floats on water — safer for river crossings and water recoveries
•  Lighter than steel cable — easier to handle, faster to rig
•  Dual-use design — use on the winch drum or remove and use as a Static Extension Rope
•  Integrated colour-coded safety markings — Black = last 6m remaining, Red = last 2m remaining
•  Compatible with the full MAXTRAX Recovery System for tested, confidence-rated recoveries

Engineered as Part of the MAXTRAX Recovery System

The MAXTRAX Winch Rope is designed, tested, and rated as a core component of the MAXTRAX Recovery System — a complete, purpose-matched ecosystem of recovery gear. Unlike generic synthetic ropes, every MAXTRAX product is load-tested in the context of the full system.

Critical safety feature: The MAXTRAX Fuse Shackle is engineered as the weakest link in the system. If the system is overloaded, the Fuse Shackle fails first — protecting you, your vehicle, and your gear. A MAXTRAX Fuse Shackle must be used in every recovery.

How to Use

1. Inspect the rope before every use — check for damage, fraying, or wear.
2. Attach the coloured-marked end to your vehicle's rated winch drum and wind on under tension.
3. Seat the rope against the fairlead using the MAXTRAX Winch Widget during storage.
4. Connect the loop end to a MAXTRAX Hitch, MAXTRAX Static Rope, or rated recovery point via a MAXTRAX Core Shackle or MAXTRAX Fuse Shackle.
5. Monitor colour markings as you winch — Black at 6m, Red at 2m.
6. Double-line or angle pulls? Use the MAXTRAX Winch Ring.
7. Need more reach? Connect multiple MAXTRAX Winch or Static Ropes with MAXTRAX Core Shackles.
8. Drape a MAXTRAX Recovery Dampener over the rope near the midpoint before commencing.
9. Clear bystanders, then gently take up slack before applying winch load.

Pro tip: Pairing this rope with MAXTRAX 4WD Recovery Tracks as a ramp dramatically reduces peak load on all recovery gear.

Specifications

Frequently Bought Together

• MAXTRAX Fuse Shackle (required for system use)
• MAXTRAX Core Shackle
• MAXTRAX Winch Widget
• MAXTRAX Recovery Dampener
• MAXTRAX Winch Ring
• MAXTRAX Static Rope