Max and Monty are reckless and troublesome dump truck twins, who work for the Sodor Construction Company.
Biography
Thomas & Friends
Max first appeared without Monty when Jack came to the Pack, where he teased him and Alfie by spraying dust all over them as he rushed past them. Max then rushed towards Jack and stopped right in front of him, but Jack stayed still, angrily telling Max to stop bullying.
Max and Monty once caused Patrick to have an accident with his own concrete/cement when they were trying to bet on who was the most important. They insulted "the One-eyed Truck" story (even before Kelly began it) and also teased Percy and Alfie about it and were convinced that they were being chased by it until they knew it was actually Thomas. Max and Monty's reckless behaviour caused a water pump to burst, rendering Alfie trapped in thick mud. They also carelessly raced around the forest and crashed into the Lightning Tree. Later on, they teased Buster about how slow he is, so they had a race with him when they were testing the Sodor Racetrack. However, Buster won the race when Max and Monty bumped into each other while arguing and ended up in a ditch, although they got themselves out after a bull frightened them. Max and Monty later teased Alfie about his size and called him "Small fry" and "Half pint".
They later helped with the construction of the Harwick Branch Line. When Thomas led the others down the new branch line, they were seen beside the track with some workmen.
Much later, the two dump trucks worked with Jack, Alfie and Oliver on a dig-site on Thomas' Branch Line. They took a liking to racing Thomas, but ended up performing dangerous stunts and nearly causing accidents. Later, they dumped their loads over a bridge on the line and ended up derailing Thomas and Oliver on their way back to the site. After the accident site was cleared, Thomas then decided he would not be racing against the reckless dump trucks again.
After James' accident at Tidmouth Sheds when his brakes malfunctioned, Max and Monty helped with the shed's reconstruction.
Some time later, they were sent to work on Italy with the rest of the team to help Ester build the new museum. They also witnessed the rescue of the lost engine Lorenzo by Thomas.
During the construction of a visitor's park at the Lead Mines, Max and Monty were tasked with dumping rubble in front of the mine shafts. However, they constantly teased Darcy and ignored her warnings about the mine shafts being unstable for them. The two dump trucks drove pass the barriers near the mine shafts, thinking it was safe enough for the two of them. Unfortunately, the ground below Monty gave way, resulting in him falling down into a mine shaft. This led to him being rescued by none other than Darcy herself. Monty thanked her for rescuing him and Max apologised for his and Monty's teasing.
Personalities
Max and Monty are usually devious and reckless trucks who cause trouble for everyone they come into contact with, but are sternly scolded by Miss Jenny or any other form of authority when they are found out. They are also know to bully smaller construction vehicles, particuarly Jack and Alfie, and sometimes, their reckess actions can cause serious consequences either for others or themselves. Despite being unruly, obnoxious and obstreperous at times with dangerous stunts, they both have a good, caring side (Max was visibly shocked when Jack damaged his arms saving Thomas), and are just as hardworking as the rest of their colleagues. In later episodes, their bullying antics seem to have died down, but they are still reckless and troublesome.
Technical Details
Basis
Max and Monty are based on 1949 Scammell Mountaineer 4-wheel drive dump trucks.
Livery
Max and Monty are painted red with grey dumpers. Their numbers are painted on the sides of their cabs in white. To distinguish them, Max has a thick front bumper, whilst Monty has a "two pipe-type" front bumper.
Appearances
Books
Video Games
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Audio Files
Max
Horns
| First used | Last used | Sound Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Jack and the Sodor Construction Company | The Great Discovery |
| First used | Last used | Sound Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Series 20 | Active |
| First used | Last used | Sound Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Free the Roads | Free the Roads |
Monty
Horns
| First used | Last used | Sound Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Jack and the Sodor Construction Company | The Great Discovery |
| First used | Last used | Sound Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Series 20 | Active |
| First used | Last used | Sound Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Free the Roads | Free the Roads |
Trivia
- According to Robert Gauld-Galliers' concept art, Max was originally going to have a grey pipe shaped bumper. He was also going to have silver wheel arches and his headlights would have been on those.
- Max's eyebrows were thinner, whilst Monty's were thicker.
- Monty made his debut in the spin-off series DVD based primarily on the Sodor Construction Company.
- They are the last returning characters to have separate actors for the UK and US dubs.
- According to their inaccessible page on the Official Website and merchandise character cards, Max and Monty's full names are Maximilian and Montgomery[1].
- When Max and Monty returned in full CGI, they had some modifications. These include:
- An increase in overall size.
- Monty acquiring a slightly different bumper design and a silver radiator cap, rather than a black one.
- Their rear wheels protrude out more.
- Tail-lights.
- New horn sounds.
Quotes
- Max: I'm number one!
- Monty: No, I'm number one!
- Max: No, I'm number one! I come first; Max and Monty! Nobody says Monty and Max!
- Monty: Well, you just did and I like the sound of it! Maybe it will catch on!
- Max: I don't think so!
- Monty: I think so!
- Max: I don't think so!
- Monty: I'm number one!
- Max: I'm thinking not!
Max and Monty arguing with each other, Mucking About, twentieth series.
Merchandise
- Wooden Railway (discontinued)
- Take Along (discontinued)
- TrackMaster (discontinued)
- Capsule Plarail
- Mini Die Cast Collection (Max; discontinued)
- Thomas Town (Max; discontinued)
- Nakayoshi (Max; discontinued)
- Take-n-Play (with Harvey; discontinued)
- Adventures (sold only in Construction Crew 4-Pack, with Harvey; discontinued)
References
| Vehicles | Nelson | Jack | Alfie | Oliver | Max and Monty | Kelly | Byron | Ned | Isobella | Patrick | Brenda | Buster | Darcy | |
|---|---|
| People and Animals | Jenny Packard | The Foreman | Banksmen | Mike |
| Locations | Sodor Construction Company Yard |