Commercial and Home Treadmills
Motor or manual, folding or fixed, home or commercial. This guide walks through the decisions that actually change what a treadmill costs to buy and to run.
Motorised or manual
A motorised treadmill sets the pace, which is what most home users want. A manual or curved treadmill is driven by the user, so the belt only moves when they do. Manual machines are harder work, need no power, and are popular in conditioning settings; motorised machines are easier to programme and better for steady walking.
Duty cycle before top speed
Top speed is the number in the listing; duty cycle is what decides whether the machine survives your floor. A home treadmill used two hours a day and a commercial treadmill used twelve hours a day can share the same top speed and be completely different machines. Ask for the rated duty cycle and continuous motor power, not peak power.
Belt, deck and cushioning
Belt width matters more than most buyers expect: a narrow belt forces a short stride and gets complained about quickly. Deck thickness and cushioning decide how the machine feels underfoot. Ask for belt width and deck thickness per model rather than assuming them from the price.
Folding, storage and voltage
A folding treadmill is only compact when it is folded. Measure the folded footprint and the folded height before choosing, and check that the folding mechanism locks. For export orders, confirm the voltage and plug type for the destination — a machine built for one market may not be legal to sell in another.
Models in our catalogue
- Foldable incline treadmill — mechanical incline, no motor.
- Folding treadmill 1–12 km/h — 560 mm belt.
- Foldable electric treadmill 1–16 km/h — automatic incline.
- Commercial curved manual treadmill — self-powered, gym floor.
Next step
Send us the destination market, expected daily hours and the users you are buying for. We will confirm which models are rated for your setting before you commit. Build an inquiry list.