MAXTRAX MKII Olive Drab Built to Order, Built to Last
Olive Drab wasn't a colour MAXTRAX dreamed up in a boardroom it exists because customers running military-spec builds asked for a board that matched their rig, right down to the US Army Humvee colour reference. If you're running a tactical, ex-military, or camo-themed 4WD and you're tired of a bright orange board clashing with the rest of your setup, this is the one that actually fits the build.
Underneath the finish, it's the exact same MAXTRAX MKII that's been the benchmark for 4WD recovery for over two decades no compromises on performance for the sake of the colour.
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.
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 Olive Drab and get back on track literally in seconds, not hours.
6. FAQs
Q: Why does MAXTRAX make an Olive Drab colourway? A: It was made by customer request, colour-matched to US Army Humvee spec, for owners running military-inspired or tactical-themed 4WD builds who wanted their recovery boards to match the rest of the vehicle.
Q: Does the Olive Drab colour affect performance or durability? A: No. It's built to the same full MKII spec — same dimensions (1150mm x 330mm x 85mm), same 3.4kg per board weight, same UV-stabilised engineering-grade nylon construction tested at the University of Queensland to wrap around a 33-inch tyre without breaking, and the same lifetime warranty as every other MKII colour.
Q: What's actually in the box? A: Each set includes 2 MAXTRAX MKII boards (Olive Drab) and 2 orange telltale leashes, so you can locate the boards if they end up buried during a recovery.
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: Will the colour exactly match my military-spec paint? A: Olive Drab is colour-matched to a US Army Humvee reference, but actual colour can vary slightly from the product photos. Worth checking your specific paint code against the images if an exact match matters for your build.
