PaceMaster Platinum Pro Treadmill Review

The Platinum Pro is designed for runners. It comes with a 3.0 HP continuous duty motor and an extra long 60" deck. The motor is strong enough to run comfortably at high speeds. The deck length is adequate to handle the long strides of runners.

The parts and labor warranty is average, except for the 5-year parts coverage.

You will find PaceMaster sold mainly in fitness equipment specialty stores. From most of the salespeople I have talked to, PaceMaster treadmills have an excellent service record, although the review below would suggest otherwise.

Our Review

The PaceMaster Platinum Pro treadmill is a solid machine, with a good reputation. My only criticism is the price. It retails for $2,400. At that price you can get some heavy duty machines. For example, the Platinum Pro weighs approximately 200 lbs. For $1,900 you can get a Sole S77 treadmill with a 20"x 60" treadbelt, 3.5 HP motor and wireless heart rate control. It weighs 280 lbs, and comes with a lifetime motor, 5-year parts and 2-year labor warranty.

Which is a better buy?

Customer Review

I have had this treadmill for a little over a year. When it works, it works well and is fun to use.

Unfortunately, it never seems to work. I have had three services calls and even had the electronic boards replaced after only a few months. The dealer where I purchased the treadmill has the worst office skills and has lost faxes, given wrong information to the repair people and company, and has tried to blame me saying I didn t send the warranty card. (I photo copied it before I mailed it.)

Anyway, here I am again with some strange error code. Of course not one that can be found in the Owner s manual. I need to call and have it service. Oh, yea. I understand that the heart monitor isn t 100% accurate. Never thought it would be. However, now it doesn t work at all. I would give this treadmill 1 ½ stars. - April A.