Extang Solid Fold 2.0 Vs. BAKFlip MX4

Updated on May 5, 2025

RealTruck Expert Team
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 RealTruck Expert Team
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Upgrading your truck with a hard-folding tonneau cover will make your bed more secure than your cab and protect your cargo from the elements. Dozens of manufacturers offer hard-folding tonneau covers, but two of the most consistently popular choices are the Extang Solid Fold 2.0 and BAKFlip MX4. If you’re trying to decide which of these tonneau covers is the best choice for your truck, you’ve come to the right place. In this article, we compare and contrast these covers so you can choose the perfect truck bed cover for your purposes.

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Shared Features

  • Hard Folding Tonneau Cover Made of hard material, the tonneau cover opens by folding toward your truck cab.

  • Finish The cover is finished in matte black and matches many OEM accessories such as bedrail caps and tailgate caps.

  • American Made The cover is made in the USA.

Extang Solid Fold 2.0

Bed Access

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The cover folds up to its last panel, where it can be secured using the included buckle straps.

Installation

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The cover is installed using hand-tightened clamps. No tools are necessary for most installations.

Weight Rating

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The cover is rated to support up to 600 pounds of evenly distributed weight.

Material

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Dent-resistant TPO composite material is used to make the tonneau cover's top panels.

Water Resistance

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Triple-fin seals line the perimeter of the cover, keeping rain and debris at bay.

Warranty

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Three-year warranty.

BAKFlip MX4

Bed Access

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The cover folds up to its last panel and can be tilted up against the cab, where it is secured in place using the included prop rods.

Installation

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The cover is installed using bolt-on clamps. No drilling is required for the vast majority of applications.

Weight Rating

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The cover is rated to support up to 400 pounds of evenly distributed weight.

Material

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The MX4’s panels are made of lightweight, rustproof aluminum.

Water Resistance

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The cover is sealed at the sides, tailgate, and bulkhead. In addition, the MX4’s rails channel water into drain tubes, which are routed out of your truck bed.

Warranty

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Five-year warranty.

If you have questions about these or any other tonneau covers, get in touch with our product experts.

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