What’s The Average Weight Of A Treadmill For A Home Gym?

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Maybe you’re wondering if you can carry your treadmill up the stairs or maybe you’re even curious if your floor can hold the weight of a treadmill. I found out for you and here is what you want to know.

The average home treadmill weighs between 210 and 260 lbs. although some models can be as heavy as 450 lbs. or as light as 100 lbs. Besides size, the biggest factor in weight difference is the motor. A stronger motor is much heavier. Other factors that impact weight are build quality and features.

Of course treadmills come in different sizes and weights. You probably shouldn’t buy a treadmill based on weight alone. There are some other things to think about. Check out what you have to think about when shopping for a treadmill.

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How big and heavy are treadmills?

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Not all treadmills are the same. There are a few types of treadmill that are suitable for home use. More on that below.

For home use, there are three types you should know about;

• Manual treadmills
• Motorized treadmills
• Folding deck treadmills

For now, here’s a table of popular home treadmills and their measurements. I’ve included the sizes since most people will be interested in those as well.

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Motorized treadmill weight table

Brand	Model/Series	Treadmill weight	Weight limit
Life Fitness	T3	243	350
	T5	341	400
	F3	264	350
Sole Fitness	F63	254	325
	F80	278	375
	F85	308	400
	TT8	322	400
	F65	262	350
	S77	258	400
Landice	L7	345	400
	L8	435	500
BowFlex	10	323	400
	22	336	400
Nautilus	T616	241	300
	T618	253	350
Xterra	TR150	97	250
	TR200	99	250
	TR300	207.2	300
	TR6.4	209.4	325
	TR6.6	260.2	350
	TRX1000	103.6	250
	TRX2500	207.3	300
	TRX3500	213.9	350
	TRX4500	213.9	350
	TRX5500	223	350
True Fitness	M30	220	300
	M50	220	300
	Z5.0	260	400
	Z5.4	278	400
	Performance 100	297	350
	Performance 300	308	350
	Performance 800	330	350
	950	324	350
	Excell 900	428
3G	Lite Runner	152	300
	80i	225	325
	Pro Runner	216	350
	Elite Runner	366	400
LifeSpan	TR1200i	197	300
	TR2000e	211	325
	TR2000i	198	350
	TR3000i	225	300
	TR4000i	239.5	350
	TR5500i	242.5	350
Horizon Fitness	T101	180	300
	T202	187	325
	T303	194	325
	7.0AT	253	325
	7.4AT	318	350
	7.8AT	330	375
Schwinn	810	155	275
	830	200	300
	870	215	300
BodyCraft	T400	260	425
	T800	280	350
	T1000	340	475
NordicTrack	EXP7i	222	300
	EXP10i	229	300
Sunny Health	SF-T7955	166.4	275
	SF-T4400	103	220
	7750P	127	220
	SF-T7917	148	265
	SF-T7857	123	295
Proform	Pro 2000 Smart	262	300
	Pro 9000	263	300
	City L6	125	250
	Carbon T7	223	300
	Carbon T10	223	300
Peleton	Tread	290	300
	Tread+	455	300
Average		244.37
Min		97
Max		455
Median		240.25

As you can see, The average weight of a treadmill is 244 lbs./110 kg. Most treadmills range from 210 lbs. to 260 lb. but there are also plenty of models that are heavier or lighter than that. Weights range from about 100 to almost 500 lbs.

Higher quality and bigger treadmills tend to be heavier although there isn’t a direct correlation between weight and quality. Lightweight models are often small and have underpowered motors.

The exception is the Exterra TR150. That model is only 97 pounds while still having a 2.25HP engine and a 250 lbs. load limit. Its also relatively small for those specifications AND it folds up. If you’re looking for a light and small treadmill that can still do the job, the Exterra TR150 is a great choice. Get the TR150 here on Amazon.

If you’re looking for something with a strong engine, more features and great also folds away, here is my recommendation.

Manual treadmill weight table

Brand	Model	Type	Weight (lbs)	Length (Inch)	Width (Inch)	Height (Inch)
Progear	190	Manual folding	49	47	23	51
Sunny Health	SF-T7723	Manual	110	59	27	55
Sunny Health	SF-T1407M	Manual folding	46	49	23	50
Exerpeutic	100XL	Manual folding	73	50	29	50
Condfidence		Manual folding	47	47.2	19.1	48
Phoenix	98510	Manual folding	45	46.5	21.1	50
Average			61.7	49.8	23.7	50.7

Here you can see that the average weight of a manual treadmill is 62 pounds with most models being between 45 and 50 lbs.

The Sunny health SF-T7723 is quite a bit heavier at 110 lbs. It’s also one of the better manual treadmills you can get with a high load limit of 300 lbs. The drawback is that it doesn’t fold up so it takes up a bit more space.

For the person that wants a high quality manual treadmill with a higher load limit, the Sunny health SF-T7723 is a good choice. Get it here on Amazon.

Types of treadmills

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As I’ve already mentioned before, there are different types of treadmills you should know about. The main types are;

• Manual treadmills
• Motorized treadmills
• Folding deck treadmills

There are also commercial treadmills available but those are not suitable for most home gyms.

Manual treadmills

Manual treadmills don’t have a motor to move the belt. Your own leg movement will be used to move the belt. This type of treadmill is often the cheapest, smallest and lightest. They’re quite limited in functionality. There are no programs and screens.

While they’re the cheapest way to get into shape in your home, they are a bit too limited for most people. Especially since the top speed of most manual treadmills is about 4 miles an hour. This means you can only walk at a brisk pace but not run.

However, there are high end manual treadmills that can be used at high speeds. However, they cost more than a good motorized treadmill.

Motorized treadmills

This is what most people have in mind when they think about a treadmill. A motor moves the belt you’re walking on. This means you have to keep up with the machine instead of keeping the machine moving. There is a wide variety of machines in this category.

Some are very high quality while some are cheap. They can come with basic controls or large screens with hundreds of different programs. For most people a motorized treadmill will be the right choice

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Folding deck treadmills

Folding deck treadmills are great space savers. The deck you walk on can fold up so you can use the floor space for something else. Great for small home gyms! They come in both manual and motorized forms.

If you’re looking for a treadmill for a home gym, definitely keep an eye out for this type of functionality.

What’s the weight limit of a treadmill?

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Besides knowing what a treadmill weighs, it’s also good to know what the weight limit of a treadmill is. Loading a treadmill heavier than recommended can wear and burn out the motor quicker than it should. That means you should check the weight limit of a treadmill before you buy to see if it’s suitable for you.

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The frame, deck, rails and motor are all built to support a certain weight. Sure, there will be some safety margins but do you want to test them? Also, some cheaper brands tend to overstate their load limits to make their treadmill look higher quality than it actually is.

Besides the official load limit of a treadmill, the motor is an important part to look at. Walking or running puts stress on the motor. The heavier you are, the more stress the motor has to deal with. Having a motor that can put out more power is less likely to be overloaded.

For manual treadmills, the motor isn’t important since there isn’t one.

Here is a table with the weight limits and motor strengths of different popular models.

Popular motorized treadmill weight limit

Brand	Model	Type	Weight limit (lbs)	Motor
NordicTrack	T6.5S	Motorized	300	2.6 Hp
Xterra	TR150	Folding Motorized	250	2.25 Hp
Xterra	TRX2500	Folding Motorized	300	2.25Hp
Xterra	TRX4500	Folding Motorized	350	3.25 Hp
Merax		Folding Motorized	240	1.5HP
SereneLife	SLFTRD18	Folding Motorized	265	1 HP
ProForm	505 CST	Folding Motorized	325	2.5HP
Nautilus	T616	Folding Motorized	350	3 HP
Nautilus	T618	Folding Motorized	350	3.5 HP
Average			303

Here you can see that the average weight limit of a motorized treadmill is about 300 lbs. The lowest weight limit is 240 lbs. while the highest is 350 lbs. You can also see that the treadmills with the higher load limits, tend to have stronger motors as well.

Popular manual treadmill weight limit

Brand	Model	Type	Weight limit (lbs)
Progear	190	Manual folding	230
Sunny Health	SF-T7723	Manual	300
Sunny Health	SF-T1407M	Manual folding	220
Exerpeutic	100XL	Manual folding	325
Condfidence		Manual folding	220
Phoenix	98510	Manual folding	250
Average			257.5

The average load limit of manual treadmills is a lot lower than motorized ones at 258 lbs. Most models offer a weight limit of 200 to 250 lbs. The treadmills with a higher load limit are heavier as well. This indicates that a heavier and stronger frame is necessary for higher load limits.

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Related questions

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How long should a treadmill deck be? For walking, a length of 55” is enough for people that are 5’7 to 6’4 tall. For running those people will need a deck length of 60”. For people shorter than 5’7, deck lengths of 52” and 58” are enough for walking and running.  

How high is the average treadmill deck? The average treadmill deck is 8” to 9” high. For people with bad mobility or low ceilings, there are treadmills available that are as low as 4.5”.

Do you need a commercial grade treadmill for a home gym? No, commercial treadmills are made to be used day in day out for many hours a day. They also often come with professional support and maintenance contracts. That is just too much for home use. Those contracts are not necessary for home gyms.