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MAXTRAX MKII Recovery Boards (Pair) vs TRED GT Recovery Boards (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) TRED GT Recovery Boards (Pair)
US price $279
BrandMAXTRAXTRED
Released
Load capacity (lb) 8800
Material (nylon / tpo) UV-stabilized, fiber-reinforced engineering-grade nylon Custom nylon blend / automotive-grade polypropylene composite
Length (in) 45 42.72
Width (in) 13 12.28
Thickness (in) 3.5 2.44
Weight (lb, per pair unless noted) 16 12.13
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 Progressive variable tooth profile with patented Sipe-Lock grip technology engineered to engage tire water-evacuation channels; dedicated entry/exit points, TRED-Link nesting capability
Temperature resistance 0C to 55C (32F to 131F) ambient
Mounting pin compatibility Keyhole-style accessory mounting points; compatible with MAXTRAX-branded mounting hardware Mounting plates sold separately (per customer feedback on the product page); no pin spec published
Sold as pair pair

Sources — MAXTRAX MKII Recovery Boards (Pair): maxtrax.com.au (verified 2026-08-09). TRED GT Recovery Boards (Pair): tredoutdoors.com (verified 2026-08-09).

What's the difference between the MAXTRAX MKII Recovery Boards (Pair) and TRED GT Recovery Boards (Pair)?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (7 of 10). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Material (nylon / tpo): MAXTRAX MKII Recovery Boards (Pair) UV-stabilized, fiber-reinforced engineering-grade nylon vs TRED GT Recovery Boards (Pair) Custom nylon blend / automotive-grade polypropylene composite
  • Length (in): MAXTRAX MKII Recovery Boards (Pair) 45 vs TRED GT Recovery Boards (Pair) 42.72
  • Width (in): MAXTRAX MKII Recovery Boards (Pair) 13 vs TRED GT Recovery Boards (Pair) 12.28
  • Thickness (in): MAXTRAX MKII Recovery Boards (Pair) 3.5 vs TRED GT Recovery Boards (Pair) 2.44
  • Weight (lb, per pair unless noted): MAXTRAX MKII Recovery Boards (Pair) 16 vs TRED GT Recovery Boards (Pair) 12.13
  • 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 TRED GT Recovery Boards (Pair) Progressive variable tooth profile with patented Sipe-Lock grip technology engineered to engage tire water-evacuation channels; dedicated entry/exit points, TRED-Link nesting capability
  • Mounting pin compatibility: MAXTRAX MKII Recovery Boards (Pair) Keyhole-style accessory mounting points; compatible with MAXTRAX-branded mounting hardware vs TRED GT Recovery Boards (Pair) Mounting plates sold separately (per customer feedback on the product page); no pin spec published

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