Horizon WT751 Treadmill Review

Think of Horizon WT751 model as a budget machine with good features but also with noticeable disadvantages.

Even though this treadmill is designed to work with a limited 2.0 CHP motor (too little in our opinion), Horizon incorporated a generous walking area supported by an advanced & reliable cushioning system.

The strongest points of this machine are the cushioning system and the console design. Still, these 2 important features don’t and can’t change the lack of other important details which a standard machine must have.

horizon wt751 treadmill review

Horizon WT751 Treadmill Specifications

1. Speed: 0-10 mph
This treadmill can reach a top speed of 10 mph easily adjustable via the quick speed buttons.

2. Inclination: 0-10%
The Horizon WT751 supports a maximum elevation of 10 degrees. The incline can be set via the quick incline keys or via two standard controls on the console.

3. Motor
You get a 2.0 CHP motor backed by a lifetime warranty.

4. Belt 20″ x 55″
This version comes with a 2 ply & 55 inches long belt sustained by the COMFORTzone Air Cell deck cushioning system. This system ensures superior protection and comfort.

5. Warranty
For this unit Horizon offers a lifetime warranty for frame & motor and one year for parts & labor.

Horizon WT751 Treadmill Special Features

Seven preset workouts
There are 7 workout programs included: Interval, Weight Loss, 1, 2, 5 and 10 Miles Distance sessions.

Wireless Pedometer
An interesting add-on is the wireless pedometer designed to communicate with the console and confirm the number of steps you take during a training session. Once the program is completed you can review statistics for all workouts (how many steps you have taken per each session).

The Horizon WT751 Treadmill supports a maximum user weight of 300 lb.
The following features are also included: bright blue backlit LCD screen, hydraulic lift assist, variable cushioning and hand grip heart monitoring system.

horizon wt751 treadmill console

Conclusions

Unfortunately The WT751 model is not a product we would recommend from our heart. This treadmill is a budget unit with no pro feature. Think of it as somewhere in the middle of the “less than $1000 category”.

The motor has only 2.0 CHP and can satisfy only walkers. We simply don’t see this machine keeping up with a jogger or a runner. Also it becomes a little too noisy for our taste.

The running area and the cushioning systems are perhaps the best features for this model. The WT751 features a 55’’ (in length) belt backed by the Air Cell Cushioning system. The Air Cell tech is pretty advanced and works very well.

The console has a futuristic design but still this doesn’t change the negative image we have been left with after testing the treadmill’s performance. There are 7 preset workouts that include 5k or 10k distance workouts (pretty good) monitored through the wireless pedometer.

Don’t forget the warranty which we consider a weak point. Plus, there is no entertainment feature included.

In conclusion the Horizon WT751 is just a basic treadmill that doesn’t stand up. It’s true that we’ve seen worse options but it’s not enough for us to recommend this unit. For this price you have plenty of other choices so try to find a better model.

Comments

2 Responses to “Horizon WT751 Treadmill Review”

  1. elite says:
    December 22, 2009 at 3:30 am

    How is a 2.0 CHP motor only powerful enough for walkers??? 2.0 is plenty powerful. I asked a personal trainer before buying my treadmill and he said RUNNERS require a motor with a horsepower of 1.5 or higher, and I personally use a treadmill with a 2.0 CHP and it’s strong enough to handle running. So what you’re saying here doesn’t make much sense to me at all.

    And HOW is the warranty a “weak point”?? There is a lifetime manufacturer’s warranty on the frame and motor, as well as 3 years parts and labour. What is wrong with that?? That sounds fantastic to me.

    My friend owns this machine and I’ll be trying it out this weekend, however she absolutely loves it. I’ll be coming back to post the results of my workout on it, with my personal opinion of it – which means something coming from myself, being that I’ve run track my entire life and competed in 5 marathons so far.

    But at this point, I think your review of the machine is pretty damning, and seemingly, without any real reason.

  2. admin says:
    December 22, 2009 at 4:12 pm

    Hi,

    It’s wonderful to receive your feedback and we welcome all comments and critics to our personal reviews. We understand your point of view and we respect it. That is why it will be part of this article from now on.

    As a side note, our reviews are based on our experience and our expectations from a treadmill machine. We use this website to share our opinion but we are opened to offer other treadmills users the chance to express their opinions as well, although it may not be the same as ours.

    So again, thank you for your comment and we look forward to receiving your feedback after exercising on the this model.

    All the best,
    RunReviews team

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