If you are a truck owner looking for the best-of-the-best tonneau cover today, then you’ve narrowed down your search to a Retrax Powertrax tonneau cover.
The Retrax Powertrax tonneau covers include: PowertraxONE XR, PowertraxONE MX, PowertraxPRO XR and PowertraxPRO MX.
I’ve created this guide to help you choose the best Retrax Powertrax tonneau cover for your truck.
If you have any questions, feel free to text our team at 281-761-60974
What Are Retrax Powertrax Tonneau Covers?
Retrax tonneau covers belong to the retractable tonneau covers category.
Retractable tonneau covers are made of material that allows them to interlock in panels allowing them to stack neatly against the front of the truck’s bed.
Here is a photo of how Retrax PowertraxONE MX truck bed cover neatly stacks against the truck’s bed:
Retrax has ONE series and PRO series of tonneau covers under the “Retrax” and “Powertrax” brands.
What differentiates the ONE series from the PRO series is the material used in their construction. PowertraxONE belongs to the premium polycarbonate series while PowertraxPRO belongs to the premium aluminum series covers.
The polycarbonate construction in the PowertraxONE series offers them strength and durability. It is also maintenance-free.
The aluminum construction in the PowertraxPRO series gives them enhanced security and durability. These tonneau covers can also support up to 500 Lbs of evenly distributed weight.
Both PowertraxONE and PowertraxPRO have the XR and MX series. The difference between the XR and MX series is the added features such as the integrated Trax Rail System that is present in XR but absent in MX.
The Trax Rail System as shown below, helps you customize your cover top to haul cargo that cannot fit beneath the cover.
Retrax Powertrax tonneau covers are all electrical, something that makes them very easy to operate.
Pros
- All are electric
- Versatile cargo management
- Easy to operate
- Enhanced security
- Strong and durable
- Stylish
Cons
- Are pricier than their alternative “Retrax” brand tonneau covers
- Are pricier than economical covers such as the soft-folding tonneau covers
The Four Retrax Powertrax Tonneau Covers Explained
The chart below shows the key features of the Powertrax ONE MX, PowertraxONE XR, PowertraxPRO MX, and PowertraxPRO XR.
Product
Strength
Main Features
Polycarbonate
Without Trax Rail System
- Electric operation with keyfob
- Integrated LED cargo light
- Patented low profile design
- Allows stake pocket use
- Scratch-resistant matte finish
- Electromagnetic brakes
- Clamp-on design
- Limited lifetime warranty
Polycarbonate
With Trax Rail System
- Electric operation with a key fob
- Scratch-resistant black matte finish
- Electromagnetic brakes
- Sealed ball-bearing rollers
- Low-profile
- Limited lifetime warranty
Aluminum
Without Trax Rail System
- Electric operation with a key fob
- Integrated LED Cargo lighting
- Electromagnetic brakes
- Allows stake pocket use
- Perfect for 5th wheel towing
- Low profile design
- Limited lifetime warranty
Aluminum
With Trax Rail System
- Electric operation with a key fob
- Integrated Trax Rail System
- Compatible with T-slot accessories
- Full cover functionality
- Low-profile
- Limited lifetime warranty
Did you know?
All Retrax Powertrax truck bed covers are electrically powered and come with an included key fob. This allows you to open and close the tonneau cover remotely.
PowertraxONE MX
The PowertraxONE MX truck bed cover includes all the features of the RetraxONE MX tonneau cover but also has the feature of electric operation.
It is a hard retractable truck bed cover constructed using polycarbonate with a classy matte finish. The polycarbonate construction gives PowertraxONE MX superior impact resistance and UV protection.
The combination of polycarbonate construction and the resilient matte finish makes the PowertraxONE MX very strong and durable. The matte finish offers both style and dependability.
PowertraxONE MX is electric powered and comes with a wireless key fob that opens and closes the bed cover at the touch of a button.
It features an integrated LED cargo light located on the canister and can easily be operated using the key fob. What’s even better about the LED cargo light is that it has an auto-shutoff feature.
Here is a photo showing the auto-shutoff feature of the LED cargo light in the PowertraxONE MX tonneau cover:
The PowertraxONE MX truck bed cover features electromagnetic brakes that allow it to lock at any position along the rail. This enhances its usability by allowing you to haul items that are irregular or that cannot fit beneath the truck bed cover. The ability to lock anywhere along the rail makes the PowertraxONE MX perfect for the 5th wheel towing.
The PowertraxONE MX electric retractable truck bed cover has a sealed ball-bearing roller design that makes it easy to operate and prevents it from binding.
It is easy to install a PowertraxONE MX truck bed cover because of its clamp-on design.
It has a three-year warranty on material and workmanship and a limited lifetime warranty after the third year.
PowertraxONE XR
The PowertraxONE XR tonneau cover is similar to PowertraxONE MX but has an integrated Trax Rail System. The Trax Rail System allows you to customize your tonneau cover top.
It features a One-piece polycarbonate construction with a matte black finish. The one sheet of polycarbonate is made such that the PowertraxONE XR retracts without joints or trapping dust.
The Trax Rail System on the PowertraxONE XR is compatible with T-slot accessories including Rhino-Rack, Yakima, and Thule that give you versatile cargo management.
For example, when you combine the Trax Rail System and with T-slot accessories, you can mount bikes and outdoor gears on your tonneau cover as below:
Cargo capacity is optimized in the PowertraxONE XR whether the cover is closed or open. For example, you can carry extra cargo on the tonneau cover weighing up to 500 Lbs.
It is operated using a remote key fob allowing you to easily open and close.
PowertraxPRO MX
The PowertraxPRO MX has all the features of the RetraxPRO MX and is electrically powered. It is made from industrial strength aluminum slats that give it not only strength but also ruggedness.
PowertraxPRO MX has an incredibly resilient powder coat matte finish. This makes it scratch, dent, and UV resistant while offering a stylish look to your truck.
It also has an integrated LED cargo light located on the canister with an automatic shutoff feature. Similar to the PowertraxONE MX, the LED cargo light is remotely operated with the key fob.
The PowertraxPRO MX electric retractable truck bed cover has an electromagnetic brake that allows it to lock at any position along the rail giving you unlimited hauling capacity.
It has a low-profile design that streamlines its overall appearance on the truck bed while providing a firm and dependable seal to protect and secure the truck bed. Here is a photo showing the electronic key fob of the PowertraxPRO MX on a Ford F-150. It also shows the patented low-profile design.
The PowertraxPRO MX truck bed cover has optional stake pocket cut-out rails, as shown below, that gives you full access to the stake pocket holes to mount items such as ladder racks and tie-downs.
It is also perfect for the 5th wheel towing since it can be locked open in any position on the truck bed rails.
PowertraxPRO MX is easy to install because of its clamp-on design. The clamp-on design also provides premium security to your cargo.
PowertraxPRO XR
Heavy-duty aluminum construction makes PowertraxPRO XR very strong and durable to last a lifetime. Like other Retrax Powertrax tonneau covers, it has a remote key fob operation that makes opening and closing very convenient.
The Retrax PowertraxPRO XR has all the features and benefits of RetraxPRO XR but with an electric functionality. It belongs to the premium aluminum series covers by Retrax since it is constructed using heavy-duty aluminum. It also has an incredibly resilient matte finish that makes it stylish and scratch-resistant.
It has electromagnetic brakes that allow the cover to lock anywhere along the rails allowing you to secure cargo of any size. Below is a photo showing how the PowertraxPRO XR truck bed cover can haul cargo of any size while locked halfway along the rails:
It has a Trax Rail System that is compatible with most t-slot applications helping you haul your cargo as you please.
It has a low-profile design that gives it a stylish smooth contoured look while boosting aerodynamics to reduce fuel consumption.
It is easy to install since it utilizes a basic clamp-on hardware kit. This hardware kit is vehicle-specific and will be included with your truck bed cover order.
PowertraxPRO XR offers a full cover functionality such that you can access your truck bed with a top cargo load in place as shown below:
It can support up to 500 Lbs of evenly distributed weight and comes with a three-year and limited lifetime warranty on material and workmanship.
Did you know?
The difference between PowertraxONE and PowertraxPRO is the construction material. PowertraxPRO truck bed covers are made from industrial aluminum slats while PowertraxONE covers are made from polycarbonate.
Comparison of Powertrax Premium Polycarbonate Series and Premium Aluminum Series Covers
PowertraxONE MX vs PowertraxPRO MX
The table below shows the differences between the PowertraxONE MX and PowertraxPRO MX retractable truck bed covers.
| Feature | PowertraxONE MX | PowertraxPRO MX |
| Construction | Polycarbonate | Heavy-duty aluminum |
| Finish | Matte powder coat | Matte powder coat |
| Trax Rail System | No | No |
| Weight Limit | 500 Lbs | 500 Lbs |
| Price | Check Price | Check Price |
PowertraxONE XR vs PowertraxPRO XR
The table below shows how the PowertraxONE XR compares to the PowertraxPRO XR tonneau cover. It shows that both brands covers have a Trax Rail System and have a matte finish.
| Feature | PowertraxONE XR | PowertraxPRO XR |
| Construction | Polycarbonate | Heavy duty aluminum |
| Finish | Matte | Matte |
| Trax Rail System | Yes | Yes |
| Weight Limit | 500 Lbs | 500 Lbs |
| Price | Check Price | Check Price |
Comparison of MX and XR series
PowertraxONE MX vs PowertraxONE XR
The table below shows how the PowertraxONE MX truck bed cover compares to the PowertraxONE XR truck bed cover. Both covers are made from polycarbonate material.
| Feature | PowertraxONE MX | PowertraxONE XR |
| Construction | Polycarbonate | Polycarbonate |
| Finish | Matte powder coat | Matte powder coat |
| Trax Rail System | No | Yes |
| Weight Limit | 500 Lbs | 500 Lbs |
| Price | Check Price | Check Price |
Did you know?
The Powertrax XR series has an integrated Trax Rail System while the MX series do not.
PowertraxPRO MX Vs PowertraxPRO XR
The table below shows how the PowertraxPRO MX compares to the PowertraxPRO XR tonneau cover. Both covers belong to the premium aluminum series pick-up bed covers.
| Feature | PowertraxPRO MX | PowertraxPRO XR |
| Construction | Heavy-duty aluminum | Heavy-duty aluminum |
| Finish | Matte | Matte |
| Trax Rail System | No | Yes |
| Weight Limit | 500 Lbs | 500 Lbs |
| Price | Check Price | Check Price |
From Alan, founder of PartCatalog:
When someone asks our team the best Retrax Powertrax truck bed cover for their truck, we always recommend the Retrax PowertraxPRO XR for its versatile cargo management, durability, and electric functionality.
A Quick Overview
The table below shows the features of each Retrax tonneau cover under the “Powertrax” brand.
| Features | PowertraxONE MX | PowertraxONE XR | PowertraxPRO MX | PowertraxPRO XR |
| Construction | Polycarbonate | Polycarbonate | Aluminum slat | Aluminum slat |
| Finish | Matte powder coat | Matte powder coat | Matte powder coat | Matte powder coat |
| Weight limit | 500 Lbs | 500 Lbs | 500 lbs. | 500 Lbs. |
| Locking system | Single-point latch locking mechanism | Single-point latch locking mechanism | Electromagnetic brake | Electromagnetic brake |
| Trax rail system | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Warranty | 3 year full & limited lifetime | 3 year full & limited lifetime | 3 year full & limited lifetime | 3 year full & limited lifetime |
| Starting Price | $1,995 | $2,099 | $2,599 | $2,699 |
| Check Price | Check Price | Check Price | Check Price | Check Price |
Further Reading
Retrax tonneau covers are strong, durable, and tailored to your interests as a truck owner. Buying a Retrax Powertrax tonneau cover today will help you access the ultimate truck bed and cargo protection while affording a premium stylish look on your truck bed.
If you are looking for alternative retractable tonneau covers, you can have a look at Pace Edwards and Roll-N-Lock, both of which have manual and electric retractable truck bed covers.