Horizon Treadmills Ratings - Horizon T61 treadmill - Horizon Series treadmills
The Horizon treadmill ratings reveal that the series may suffer from serious quality issues. The design is not very innovative. In fact one review call the Horizon series "a lackluster bunch of poorly made treadmills with cheap parts" Other than those comments from the treadmill doctor's site, there isn't much more to say. The authorities and experts on fitness equipment recommend that consumers spend at least $1,000 on a treadmill to get a quality machine. The Horizon series sells for a low of $599 - to a high of $1,000. Per the experts, "There is nothing exceptional about any of the Horizons treadmills except that it is better than the other treadmills that are produced by ICON which includes ProForm, Weslo, Image and Reekbok, There is one feature that is considered above average on the Horizon series and that is the size of the belt. The belt measure 20"x55". This represents a reasonable size belt for the money. The motors on the units are weak with only a 1.75 hp motor. The other problem with the Horizon series is that the warranty is very short. There is only a 1 year parts and 90 day labor warranty . Horizon Treadmills Ratings for the T50 The Treadmill Doctor suggests if you insist on buying the Horizon treadmill that you upgrade to the Horizon CST3.5. The treadmill doctor site is a well known site that rated the T50 "Below Average" for quality, reliability, warranty and power. The price may be right in the short term but for long term use, This unit is not recommended. Price $600 Horizon Treadmills Ratings for the T61 The Horizon T61 treadmill is also rated as a "cheaply built machine" This treadmill is priced to appeal to the mass market. The machine will be easily discarded when it breaks down which it will. Spending money on this machine is considered a waste of time and money. The T61 treadmill does have a one year labor warranty. The promise from the manufacturer is that if it breaks down, Horizon will pick the machine up, repair it and return the machine to the owner. That is probably the scenario that is sure to happen with a machine that has an underpowered 1.75 hp motor. The motor will strain during continuous usage and will probably burn out. The Treadmill doctor recommends that this treadmill is "Worth skipping unless you like money pits." Rated below average for quality, reliability and power". Price: $700.00 Horizon Treadmills Ratings for CST 3.5 The CST3.5 comes with 20"x 55" running surface. The motor is a 2.0 hp. The treadmill comes with a choice of programs. However the same quality issues are always a concern when it comes to the Horizon series treadmills. Price $800 The treadmill doctor considers the CST 3.5, "Arguably the best value in the Horizon lineup." But they caution about the quality of the parts. Horizon Treadmills Ratings for The Horizon CST 4.5 This treadmill is the upgraded version of the CST 3.5. This model cost $200 more you than the CST 3.5. This is basically a walking treadmill with a 2.25 hp motor. This treadmill is also underpowered. The Horizon CST 4.5 has 2 more programs than the CST 3.5 which provides more variety. As with the CST 3.5 the Horizon CST 4.5 comes with a sizable 20"x 55" running surface. The Treadmill Doctor states "For $999, it is a pretty solid treadmill." But they caution again about the quality of the parts. They felt the reliability, warranty and quality were "Below Average Price $1,000 The complete Horizon series of treadmills can be found at most of the larger sporting goods stores.
