MAXTRAX MKII Black No-Fuss, Matches Anything, Built to Get You Out
Black is the colour that doesn't need a reason. It matches every rig, hides the mud and dust of a hard day's touring, and never looks out of place strapped to a roof rack or shoved in the back of the ute. If you just want the proven MAXTRAX MKII without thinking about whether the colour suits your paint job, this is the one.
Same board that's been dragging 4WDs out of sand, mud and snow for over two decades — no compromises, just the colour that goes with everything.
Why serious tourers run MAXTRAX MKII:
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Aggressive cleat design – big, deep cleats bite into your tyre tread and the terrain underneath, stopping wheel spin dead so you drive out instead of digging deeper.
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Engineering-grade reinforced nylon – UV-stabilised and flexible enough to work in extreme heat or cold, tough enough that University of Queensland testing had them wrap fully around a 33-inch tyre without failing.
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Built to carry, not just carry you – 3.4kg per board (6.8kg the pair), so they pack into the tourer or ute tray without eating your payload.
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Double-edged, no wrong way up – grab them and go, no fumbling around working out orientation while you're stuck axle-deep with the tide coming in.
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Six built-in handles + integrated shovel ends – dig out excess sand or mud and get the boards seated properly before you plant your foot.
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Keyhole mounting points – set up a proper flat mount on your roof rack, bar work, or canopy instead of throwing them loose in the back.
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1150mm L x 330mm W x 85mm H per pair when stacked – compact enough to live permanently in the vehicle, so they're there when you actually need them.
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Low-maintenance black finish – doesn't show scuffs, mud, or dirt the way lighter colours do, so it still looks the part after a season of hard use.
Aussie-made, backed for life. MAXTRAX are designed and manufactured in Australia and come with a lifetime warranty against faulty materials and workmanship. Each pack includes 2 MAXTRAX MKII boards and 2 orange telltale leashes, so you can find them again if they get buried in the recovery.
Not just for 4WDs. Sand, mud, snow MAXTRAX MKII works just as well recovering ATVs, UTVs, caravans and camper trailers as it does your Cruiser or Hilux.
Don't head off the black top without a proper recovery plan. Grab a set of MAXTRAX MKII Black and get back on track literally in seconds, not hours.
6. FAQs
Q: Why choose Black over a colour-matched option? A: Black suits any vehicle colour, doesn't show mud, scuffs or dust the way lighter colours can, and is consistently one of the most popular MAXTRAX colours for exactly that reason.
Q: How much can MAXTRAX MKII actually pull out? A: MAXTRAX MKII is rated for use across the full range of 4WDs, utes, caravans, camper trailers, ATVs and UTVs. The nylon construction has been independently tested at the University of Queensland to wrap fully around a 33-inch tyre without breaking, which gives you a real margin over a stuck, spinning wheel.
Q: Do I need one pair or two? A: One pair (2 boards) covers a single-axle recovery, which is the standard setup for most 4WD touring. Some remote or heavy-vehicle setups run two pairs (4 boards total) for extra traction on both drive axles worth considering if you're regularly running heavy loads through soft sand or deep mud.
Q: Can I mount these to my roof rack or canopy? A: Yes. MAXTRAX MKII has exclusive keyhole accessory points built in, which work with a flat mounting kit to bolt the boards securely to a roof rack, bar work, or canopy keeping them out of your cargo space and ready to grab in seconds.
Q: What's actually in the box? A: Each set includes 2 MAXTRAX MKII boards (Black) and 2 orange telltale leashes, so you can locate the boards if they end up buried during a recovery.
Q: Is this the full-size recovery board or a lightweight version? A: It's the full MKII spec same dimensions (1150mm x 330mm x 85mm), same 3.4kg per board weight, same nylon construction and lifetime warranty as every other MKII colour. Only the colour is different.
