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MAXTRAX MKII Recovery Boards (Pair) vs FIERYRED Large Off-Road Traction Boards GEN3 (Pair)

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. MAXTRAX MKII Recovery Boards (Pair) is cheaper at $279. Every spec and price links to its source.

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Spec MAXTRAX MKII Recovery Boards (Pair) FIERYRED Large Off-Road Traction Boards GEN3 (Pair)
US price $279
BrandMAXTRAXFIERYRED
Released
Load capacity (lb) 22046
Material (nylon / tpo) UV-stabilized, fiber-reinforced engineering-grade nylon UV-stabilized automotive-grade polypropylene
Length (in) 45 44.88
Width (in) 13 12
Thickness (in) 3.5 2.5
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 Double ramp design with raised traction teeth; six side handles and four mounting points
Temperature resistance -22F to 140F (-30C to 60C)
Mounting pin compatibility Keyhole-style accessory mounting points; compatible with MAXTRAX-branded mounting hardware Four mounting points per board; pin/hardware spec not published
Sold as pair pair

Sources — MAXTRAX MKII Recovery Boards (Pair): maxtrax.com.au (verified 2026-08-09). FIERYRED Large Off-Road Traction Boards GEN3 (Pair): amazon.com (verified 2026-08-09).

What's the difference between the MAXTRAX MKII Recovery Boards (Pair) and FIERYRED Large Off-Road Traction Boards GEN3 (Pair)?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (6 of 10). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Material (nylon / tpo): MAXTRAX MKII Recovery Boards (Pair) UV-stabilized, fiber-reinforced engineering-grade nylon vs FIERYRED Large Off-Road Traction Boards GEN3 (Pair) UV-stabilized automotive-grade polypropylene
  • Length (in): MAXTRAX MKII Recovery Boards (Pair) 45 vs FIERYRED Large Off-Road Traction Boards GEN3 (Pair) 44.88
  • Width (in): MAXTRAX MKII Recovery Boards (Pair) 13 vs FIERYRED Large Off-Road Traction Boards GEN3 (Pair) 12
  • Thickness (in): MAXTRAX MKII Recovery Boards (Pair) 3.5 vs FIERYRED Large Off-Road Traction Boards GEN3 (Pair) 2.5
  • 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 FIERYRED Large Off-Road Traction Boards GEN3 (Pair) Double ramp design with raised traction teeth; six side handles and four mounting points
  • Mounting pin compatibility: MAXTRAX MKII Recovery Boards (Pair) Keyhole-style accessory mounting points; compatible with MAXTRAX-branded mounting hardware vs FIERYRED Large Off-Road Traction Boards GEN3 (Pair) Four mounting points per board; pin/hardware spec not published

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