Horizon T61 Treadmill Review

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Horizon T61 Treadmill $600-$800

The Horizon T61 treadmill is a cheaply built machine, priced for mass appeal. The fact is, when most out of shape people decide to start exercising they don't want to spend much money. They end up buying a machine that is not built to last and ending either discarding the machine, spending money to fix it, or upgrade to a quality treadmill.

The one plus to the T61 treadmill is the one year labor warranty. If it breaks within a year Horizon picks up the repair tab. But getting a treadmill repaired is a pain, take my word for it.

As with the T50 model, the T61 comes with a 1.75 continuous duty hp motor. We feel a motor that size is underpowered for just about any type of workout. If the motor strains during usage it is more likely to burn-out.

If you are sold on this treadmill we recommend it only for walking.

Horizon T61 Treadmill Reviews

We found the T61 selling for $700, with shipping, on Amazon. Spend a few hundred more and upgrade to a higher end Horizon treadmill. Also consider Smooth, Sole and Healthrider. At $700 you can be certain this treadmill is not equipped with parts that can withstand constant abuse.

Horizon T61 Treadmill Specs:

• 18 by 50 inch orthopedic running/walking surface area
  
• 1.75 horsepower continuous duty motor
  
• Speed: 0.5-10 miles
  
• Incline: 0 to 10% grade
  
• Contact heart rate in hand grips
  
• Folding with hydraulic lifts
  
• 275-pound maximum user weight capacity
  
• Blue backlit screen
  
• One Touch speed and incline keys
  
• Four preset programs
  
• Built-in fan

Warranty - Frame - lifetime; motor - 7 years; parts - 1 year; labor - 1 year

Also See the Horizon T83 Treadmill Review.