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MAXTRAX MKII Recovery Boards (Pair) vs Bunker Indust Gen 11th Recovery Traction Boards with Jack Base (Pair)

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Bunker Indust Gen 11th Recovery Traction Boards with Jack Base (Pair) is cheaper at $219.99. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the MAXTRAX MKII Recovery Boards (Pair) or Bunker Indust Gen 11th Recovery Traction Boards with Jack Base (Pair)?

On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Bunker Indust Gen 11th Recovery Traction Boards with Jack Base (Pair) is the cheaper at $219.99.

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Spec MAXTRAX MKII Recovery Boards (Pair) Bunker Indust Gen 11th Recovery Traction Boards with Jack Base (Pair)
US price $279 $219.99
BrandMAXTRAXBunker Indust
Released
Load capacity (lb) 55000
Material (nylon / tpo) UV-stabilized, fiber-reinforced engineering-grade nylon Automotive-grade polypropylene with replaceable teeth
Length (in) 45
Width (in) 13
Thickness (in) 3.5
Weight (lb, per pair unless noted) 16
Tread / nub design Aggressive large cleats with double-edged (reversible) tread face, keyhole accessory mounting points, six built-in carry handles and an integrated shovel/dig-out blade on each end Interlocked diamond tooth pattern with replaceable teeth; flexes up to 120 degrees without fracturing; built-in center jack base
Temperature resistance
Mounting pin compatibility Keyhole-style accessory mounting points; compatible with MAXTRAX-branded mounting hardware Includes dedicated roof-rack mounting kit (bundled with this SKU)
Sold as pair pair, with mounting kit and jack base bundled

Sources — MAXTRAX MKII Recovery Boards (Pair): maxtrax.com.au (verified 2026-08-09). Bunker Indust Gen 11th Recovery Traction Boards with Jack Base (Pair): bunkerindust.com (verified 2026-08-09).

What's the difference between the MAXTRAX MKII Recovery Boards (Pair) and Bunker Indust Gen 11th Recovery Traction Boards with Jack Base (Pair)?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 10). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Material (nylon / tpo): MAXTRAX MKII Recovery Boards (Pair) UV-stabilized, fiber-reinforced engineering-grade nylon vs Bunker Indust Gen 11th Recovery Traction Boards with Jack Base (Pair) Automotive-grade polypropylene with replaceable teeth
  • Tread / nub design: MAXTRAX MKII Recovery Boards (Pair) Aggressive large cleats with double-edged (reversible) tread face, keyhole accessory mounting points, six built-in carry handles and an integrated shovel/dig-out blade on each end vs Bunker Indust Gen 11th Recovery Traction Boards with Jack Base (Pair) Interlocked diamond tooth pattern with replaceable teeth; flexes up to 120 degrees without fracturing; built-in center jack base
  • Mounting pin compatibility: MAXTRAX MKII Recovery Boards (Pair) Keyhole-style accessory mounting points; compatible with MAXTRAX-branded mounting hardware vs Bunker Indust Gen 11th Recovery Traction Boards with Jack Base (Pair) Includes dedicated roof-rack mounting kit (bundled with this SKU)
  • Sold as: MAXTRAX MKII Recovery Boards (Pair) pair vs Bunker Indust Gen 11th Recovery Traction Boards with Jack Base (Pair) pair, with mounting kit and jack base bundled

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