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    Treadmills

    Kettler TX1 treadmill

    This Kettler is a folding treadmill that has a shipping weight of 300 pounds. It requires an area of 77 x 34 inches to set up. The maximum specified user weight for this machine is 300 lbs.

    About

    The Kettler TX1 is part of the Treadmill test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Treadmill models like the TX1 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

    Ergonomics: Ergonomics considers how well the machine accommodates the needs of users and includes belt size, foot-rail design and handgrip design.

    Construction: Construction considers aspects that impact quality like the motor and related components, running deck and the results of our durability tests.

    Ease of use: Ease of use considers the ease of using the controls, functions, programs and reading the display.

    Specs

    Motor (hp) Motor The manufacturer's continuous horsepower rating.
    2.5
    Belt (LxW, in.) Belt The usable exercise surface (deck length x width). All tested models have a belt long enough for walking.
    55 x 20
    Maximum incline (%) Maximum incline The measured maximum incline of the treadmill in percent.
    12
    Maximum speed (mph) Maximum speed Manufacturer's stated maximum speed in mph.
    10
    Weight capacity Weight capacity Manufacturer's stated user weight limit for the treadmill.
    300
    Quick speed controls Quick speed controls Direct entry to set speed levels.
    No
    Quick incline controls Quick incline controls Direct entry to set incline levels.
    No
    Chest strap included Chest strap included Shows which machines include a chest strap heart-rate monitor.
    No
    Heart-rate control programs Heart-rate control programs Automatically varies speed and/or incline to stay in a target heart-rate zone.
    Yes
    Reading shelf Reading shelf For holding reading material.
    No
    Cup holder Cup holder Whether treadmill offers a spot for cups, and how many.
    2
    Shipping weight Shipping weight Manufacturer's stated shipping weight in pounds (includes packaging unless otherwise noted). NS indicates that neither the gross nor the net weight was available.
    300
    Warranty Warranty Manufacturer's stated warranty
    6 yrs motor, 3 yrs non-electrical components, 1 yr electrical components