Horizon fitness T81 is a good treadmill at a budget price. You get the value for your money on this one. It is not a heavy duty exercise machine but does a pretty good job. It has got all the basic features to keep you on the move including Horizon’s legendary Air Cell technology that reduces stress on joints and helps users exercise harder, longer.

Wide running area of 20” x 50” with a durable, 2-ply belt gives enough room to a tall person to walk with free movements. The frame is heavy and well built for stability. Display console is well lit and easy to read. Horizon has a built a heart rate monitoring system into the handles of the T81 Treadmill so you can track how hard your heart is working.

Spec sheet is as under:

MOTOR: Strong & quiet 2.0 HP continuous duty DC motor, that delivers full power at low RPM’s.

SPEED RANGE: Fully adjustable speed range from .5 – 10 mph.

ELEVATION RANGE: Incline settings range from 0 – 10% (in .5% increments).

FRAME: Heavy-gauge steel withstands rigorous, daily use

RUNNING AREA: 20” x 50”

CUSHION SYSTEM: ComfortZone™, AirCell™ Deck Cushioning System, absorbs impact while providing great support for a comfortable & efficient workout.

FOLDING SYSTEM: Dual Hydraulic Assist, Fold on Nose FeatherLIGHT™ Folding System, for easy raising/lowering, with safety & convenience.

BELT: 2 Ply Anti-slip, 1.6 mm thick Belt, for safety & durability.

DISPLAY TYPE: 60 x 80 mm orange backlit LCD w/ brickyard for easy monitoring of key “real-time” Feedback Data (including Heart Rate, Distance, Time, Calories, Speed, Incline, Program Profiles, etc.).

PROGRAMS: 8 Manual, Intervals 1, Intervals 2, Weight Loss 1, Weight Loss 2, Foothills, Golf Course, Custom

HAND GRIP: Ergonomic, Console Hand Grips & rubberized Side Hand Grips, for safety and convenience.

HEART RATE: Contact heart rate sensors, on front handgrips, for convenient heart-rate monitoring.

OTHER FEATURES: Console reading rack and 2 convenient combination “storage compartments & water bottle holders”, for easy access during workouts.

Transport wheels make for easy moving when unit’s folded.

Built-in Blower Fan, on console, creates a comfortable workout environment.

DIMENSIONS: 65″ L x 34″ W x 56″ H.

USER CAPACITY: 275 lbs

UNIT WEIGHT: 185 lbs.

FRAME WARRANTY: Lifetime

MOTOR WARRANTY: 20 years

PARTS WARRANTY: 1 year

LABOR WARRANTY: 1 year

A good treadmill at a great price.

The Horizon T700 treadmill combines a powerful, quiet motor and stable, comfortable platform with eTRAK™ Performance Tracking technology for 2 users, and an MP3 input makes it easy to exercise to your favorite workout playlist so you play music through 2 console speakers. It’s a solid built product at a great price.

Motor comes with a lifetime guarantee and the frame is quite heavy which is stable during workouts. Durable, 2-ply belt, with a longer, 20″ x 55″ workout space gives a decent room for your treadmill workouts and move in and out. Installations are pretty simple but if you have problems doing it yourself, let the dealer do it for you. So it’s a good machine at a good price. Check out your nearest dealers for any discounts.

Specifications are given as under:

DRIVE

Drive Motor: 2.25 CHP
Speed Range: 0 – 10 MPH
Elevation Range: 0 – 10% (.5% increments)

FRAME
Running Area: 20” x 55”

Belt Thickness: 1.66 mm

Cushion System: TRIFlex™ cushioning

CONSOLE
User Feedback: 5 Yellow Green LED Windows, and Clock and Date Windows

User Programs: 11 (Manual, Weight Loss 1, Weight :Loss 2, Power Walk 1, Power Walk 2, Walk/Run 1, Walk/Run 2, Incline 1, Incline 2, My Workouts 1, My Workouts 2) with eTRAK™

Speakers: Yes, with IN & OUT Jacks, and MP3 Pocket

Contact (Hand Grip): Yes

WARRANTY

Frame: Lifetime

Motor: Lifetime

Parts : 1 year

Labor: 1 year

CAPACITY
User Capacity : 300 lbs

Horizon 5.3T is the newer model of the popular 5.2T elite series treadmill. 5.2T was one of the best sellers from Horizon Fitness Elite series products. 5.3T incorporates many of the same features of the 5.2T, including a powerful,2.75 hp continuous-duty motor with a digital drive system which gives you a quiet, smooth performance and fluid transitions between speeds.

 
There is Tri-zone deck cushioning which provides the right mix of shock absorption and support to add comfort to your exercises.

 The 2.75 CHP motor delivers a good power even at a low RPM with speeds ranging from 0.5 to 12mph so you can adjust the speeds accordingly. Running area is 20” x 60” for easy running and longer strides. Frame is made up of good heavy gauge steel to withstand heavy use. It has a good cushioning system and folding is easy assisted by hydraulics. Console is pretty easy to read with clear LED display and 10 user programs to choose from.

One thing which takes it apart is its Polar® telemetric receiver w/chest strap and contact hand grips making it easier for you to monitor your progress. A good user capacity of 400 lbs makes it perfect for heavy users. A treadmill should be able to withstand long usages by over weight people so this makes it a perfect choice. All in all Horizon 5.3T is a good model which is built to last. Check out the dealers for the any discounts.