After more than a decade of developing winch-assist solutions, TimberMax is expanding its engineering and manufacturing scope with the launch of Trakx.
Starting with the launch of the Trakx 400, the new equipment brand develops remote-controlled mobile equipment.
Designed and developed in Canada, the Trakx 400 is a fully remote-controlled tracked tool carrier engineered to support a wide range of demanding operations.
The Trakx 400 is designed as more than a single-purpose machine. The company developed the carrier as a versatile platform capable of accommodating different attachments, giving operators the flexibility to adapt the equipment to specific applications and changing operational needs.
The Trakx 400 was officially unveiled on Oct. 15, at TimberMax’s manufacturing facility in Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec. Customers, dealers and industry partners from more than eight countries travelled to Canada to see the new platform and learn about its capabilities.
“With Trakx, we wanted to take the knowledge and experience we’ve gained over the years and push it further,” said Mathieu Lavoie, CEO at TimberMax/Trakx.
“The Trakx 400 is not just another machine. It’s a platform designed to evolve with our customers’ needs and support a wide range of applications. This launch represents an exciting new chapter for our company.”
The first Trakx 400 was presented with a heavy-duty winch configuration, demonstrating the machine’s potential for demanding pulling and winch-assist applications while highlighting the adaptability of the platform for future attachments.
Built for challenging environments and demanding industrial operations, the TRAKX 400 combines mobility, power and versatility in a single remote-controlled machine.
The machine’s modular design is suitable for a wide range of potential applications across several industries, including:
- Forestry: Winch-assist operations, support for steep-terrain equipment and other specialized applications.
- Mining: Equipment recovery, material handling, scaling and support for underground or surface operations.
- Construction and industrial operations: Lifting, pulling, excavation support and other tasks requiring specialized attachments.
TimberMax evolution
The launch of Trakx represents a natural progression for TimberMax, which is known internationally for its winch-assist solutions.
Since 2015, TimberMax has built an international presence, with more than 150 machines sold across 15 countries.
Working closely with customers and dealers around the world has helped the company gain an understanding of the challenges operators face in the field. That experience has played a key role in shaping Trakx and its approach to equipment development.
While the Trakx 400 introduces the brand’s first remote-controlled platform, Trakx’s expertise extends beyond this technology. The brand is built around three core areas of specialization: remote-controlled mobile equipment, operator-driven mobile equipment and specialized engineering services, including the conversion of existing machinery to remote-controlled operation.
This approach allows Trakx to develop complete mobile equipment solutions while also helping customers adapt and modernize their existing machinery to meet evolving operational requirements.
