NordicTrack 4200 R Treadmill Review

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At this price range there are a number of other brands that blow this model away. For example, the Smooth 5.45 has a 2.5 hp motor, similar size deck, 2.5" rolles and a lifetime motor, 3 year parts and 1 year service warranty ($1,000, includes shipping). The NordicTrack 4200 R has a one parts and labor warranty.

It appears that Nordictrack attempted to sell this machine by giving it a big bulky look, especially with the console. But what you really want is a well engineered machine made with quality parts. That is not what you are going to get with the 4200.

Our Review

NordicTrack treadmills are built by Icon. The original NordicTrack company went out of business and they bought the rights to the name.

Icon sells ProForm, Reebok, Weslo, Image and more. They dominate the low end market with bulky treadmill and slick features at the sacrifice of the important components like motors, lower boards and belts. The NordicTrack is their high-end treadmills. There are some NordicTrack treadmills that are a reasonable value, like the S3000, but the 4200 needs to be discontinued.

For a comparable price there are other treadmills that have a very good service record and a considerably better warranty. For a good walking and jogging treadmill check out the Sole F80 treadmill.

Also see:

NordicTrack Apex 8500 review

NordicTrack Viewpoint 3000 TV review

NordicTrack Elite 2900 review

NordicTrack C 2200 review