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Horizon Treadmills Review
Horizon TreadmillsHorizon treadmills are known for having low price tags. Most of these machines are entry level units. However, like most budget treadmills, these models also come with questionable quality and durability.
Are They For You?If you’re looking for cheap treadmills that would look good in your home, then this brand can provide you that. Horizon models may be priced like a budget treadmill but they are far from looking like one. But don’t let their excellent designs fool you. No matter how good they look, they are still budget treadmills, and budget treadmills are not for serious runners. The Company behind the BrandHorizon Fitness is a division of Johnson Tech, Inc. Johnson Tech is also the producer of the brands Vision, Cateye, and Matrix. They had been manufacturing fitness equipment for both home and commercial use for the last 25 years. In 1995, their production facility conformed to the ISO9001 standards for design, development, production, installation and servicing. Currently, Horizon treadmills are being manufactured in China. This is one way for the company to keep their expenses low in order to maintain their price advantage over their competitors. Price RangeAs I’ve mentioned above, Horizons are sold for very low prices. Their machines range from $700 to $1,400. And with prices like these, I believe most people can afford them. WeaknessSince treadmills from this brand are built in China, their quality and durability are definitely weaknesses. China made products have a reputation for being both low priced and low quality. RecommendationI wouldn’t recommend Horizon treadmills. I believe that there are other comparable brands out there that offer entry level treadmills with better value. (See our best buy treadmills page)
Where to BuyIf you’re going to buy Horizon Treadmills, I suggest you get them from Amazon.com. They offer some of the best prices on the net. Click here to visit Amazon.com's Horizon page (opens new window) But before you buy, please read our reviews on individual Horizon treadmills below. It will help you better choose the fitness equipment that suits you best.
Horizon T51 Treadmill Cost:$699.00 Motor Size: 1.75hp continuous duty Maximum Speed: 10mph Running Surface Size: 50in x 18in Heart Rate: yes Folding: yes Others: This is the cheapest model from Horizon. Horizon T52 Treadmill Cost:$899.00 Motor Size: 2.0hp continuous duty Maximum Speed: 10mph Running Surface Size: 55in x 20in Heart Rate: yes Folding: yes Others: This is another low quality entry level treadmill from Horizon. Horizon T53 Treadmill Cost:$1,099.00 Motor Size: 2.25hp continuous duty Maximum Speed: 12mph Running Surface Size: 55in x 20in Heart Rate: yes Folding: yes Others: This is one of the few treadmills in the Horizon series to have a price tag above $1,000. Horizon T54HR Treadmill Cost:$1,399.00 Motor Size: 2.5hp continuous duty Maximum Speed: 12mph Running Surface Size: 55in x 20in ortho belt Heart Rate: yes Folding: yes Others: This is the most expensive model in the Horizon series. Horizon Elite Series TreadmillsThe Elite Series is the mid-priced version of the Horizon series above. Treadmills here comes with longer warranties, better features, and improved specs. Horizon Elite 1.1T Treadmill
Horizon Elite 2.1T Treadmill Cost:$1,199.00 Motor Size: 2.0hp continuous duty Maximum Speed: 10mph Running Surface Size: 55in x 20in 2-ply Heart Rate: yes Folding: yes Others: This machine has a slightly more powerful motor and better electronics than the Elite 1.1T above. Horizon Elite 3.1T Treadmill Cost:$1,399.00 Motor Size: 2.25hp continuous duty Maximum Speed: 10mph Running Surface Size: 55in x 20in 2-ply Heart Rate: yes Folding: yes Others: This is arguably the best treadmill in the Horizon lineup. Horizon Elite 4.1T Treadmill Cost:$1,699.00 Motor Size: 2.5hp continuous duty Maximum Speed: 10mph Running Surface Size: 55in x 20in 2-ply ortho belt Heart Rate: yes Folding: yes Others: This is another ordinary mid-priced treadmill in the Elite lineup. Horizon Elite 5.1T Treadmill Cost:$1,999.00 Motor Size: 2.5hp continuous duty Maximum Speed: 10mph Running Surface Size: 60in x 20in 2-ply ortho belt Heart Rate: yes Folding: yes Others: This is the most expensive treadmill from Horizon Fitness. Return from Horizon Treadmills to Treadmilltips.com
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