Non-Folding Treadmills Comparison

Are you looking for a non-folding treadmill? If you have the room why not invest in a non-folding treadmill? Generally, they feature higher-end specs (and sometimes lower prices), without having to foldup before and after workouts. The following table compares the top 5 non-folding treadmills we've reviewed:

Treadmill	Smooth 9.65LC	Smooth 9.35 HR	Sole TT8	Precor 9.35	Sole S77
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Rating Our custom rating considers all of the treadmill's features, specs, warranties, and 100's of user & expert reviews, to save you time!	Rating: 94.9%	Rating: 89.8%	Rating: 88.6%	Rating: 87.8%	Rating: 86.1%
Full Review This table compares the top 5 treadmills. Click Read Review to learn more about one Treadmill.	Read Review	Read Review	Read Review	Read Review	Read Review
Speed Treadmill Speed is measured in Miles Per Hour (mph). Average running speed is 5-9 mph.	0.6 - 12 mph	0.6 - 12 mph	0.5 - 12 mph	0.5 - 12 mph	0.5 - 12 mph
Incline Treadmill Incline measures the angle of the deck, and how steep it is relative to the floor (0% is flat, and 15% is like a steep hill).	1 - 15%	15 Levels	0 - 15%	-2 - 15%	0 - 15%
Motor The Treadmill Motor is what turns the belt as you run. We recommend at least 2 HP (Horsepower) motors, 2.5+ HP for jogging, and 3.0+ HP for running.	4.0 CHP	4.0 CHP	3.5 CHP	3.0 CHP	3.5 CHP
Max. Weight Treadmill Max User Weight is the amount of weight, in pounds (lbs), that it can safely support, which can represent durability.	400 lbs	400 lbs	425 lbs	Undisclosed	400 lbs
Folding? Some treadmills are designed to conserve space by folding up. This is a convenient option, but some features might be reduced.
Deck Treadmill Deck dimensions are measured in inches: Width x Length. The wider and longer the deck, the safer it is (55-60 inches long recommended for running).	21" x 64"	21" x 62"	22" x 60"	22" x 56"	22" x 60"
List Price Suggested retail price, typically higher than the price you'll pay with our recommended retailers.	$3,999.00	$3,998.00	$2,999.00	$5,395.00	$2,499.00
Best Price Since prices change daily, this link goes to our preferred retailer for the current best price. Note: MSRP stands for Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price.	$2,099.00	$1,999.00	$2,299.99	$4,999.00	$1,899.99
Visit Site After carefully evaluating each online retailer that offers this Treadmill, this is the website we recommend purchasing from.

Non-Folding Treadmills Buying Guide

If this is the first time you are shopping for a new treadmill you may ask yourself — If I had the option between a folding and non-folding treadmill (assuming they’re the same price) why would I not buy the folding treadmill?

Good question.

While folding treadmills are light and compact, two things you need for storage, they sometimes are forced to sacrifice important specs. Non-folding treadmills, meanwhile, do not share the same concern and thus can actually focus on providing the best motor, frame, parts and overall construction to make the treadmill work properly and run for a really long time.

Generally, commercial grade lines are all non-folding treadmills although you can find some really great folding treadmills (i.e. Sole F85) that are just as dependable and well made.

The non-folding treadmills being better argument probably derives from your local gym where most (if not all) of the treadmills should be commercialized and likely do not fold. However, the reason that gyms invest in non-folding treadmills is because they do not need the extra storage space. Therefore, leasing non-folding treadmills makes much more sense.

Since non-folding treadmills are heavier they are not recommended for constantly moving around the house, although some models are light enough and equipped with transport wheels for basic mobility.

When shopping for a non-folding treadmill the primary specs you should note and compare are:

• Size of motor
• Size of deck (or running surface)
• Max user weight

Those three specs will give you a great idea as to what the model can and cannot support. As always, also considering the brand is important as some companies simply do a better job of producing treadmills than others.

If you are divided between buying a folding or non-folding treadmill ask yourself:

• What room will house my treadmill (dimensions, square feet, other objects in room, etc)?
• What is the size and weight of the treadmill(s) I’m interested in buying?
• Is the treadmill already constructed when shipped or do I need to put it together myself?
• Once the treadmill is constructed, would it be convenient and beneficial to fold while not in use?
• Will I also have to transport it to another room?

If you are concerned about saving space and owning a treadmill that is mobile the logical response would be to buy a folding treadmill. Not so concerned? Why not purchase a non-folding treadmill? It really comes down to how much space you can afford to designate to your treadmill.

More Non-Folding Treadmills

The following did not make the Top 5 Non-Folding Treadmills, but are still worth a look: