Xterra Fitness Treadmill Reviews

Testing at Sole Headquarters, Salt Lake City, UT.

Xterra Fitness treadmills are made by Dyaco, the same company that makes Sole treadmills. Sole is a brand known for outstanding quality as well as the durability of their machines, and the same is true of Xterra.  Xterra Fitness offers lower priced treadmills with excellent craftsmanship. In other words, Xterra treadmills are budget-friendly and built to last.

We hold Sole in high regard, because our review team has visited the company’s headquarters in Salt Lake City, UT, and experienced their equipment in person. Since Xterra machines are built by the same parent company, we feel comfortable associating and comparing Xterra brand with Sole.

As a brand, Xterra positions itself as the fitness equipment option for outdoor enthusiasts who are preparing at home for their next adventure. According to the company website, Xterra treadmills are designed to work with your living space, without compromising performance.

Xterra Fitness focuses on producing high-quality treadmills, rather than adding on all the bells and whistles that you may find with other brands. While you may not get all the extras on your Xterra treadmill, you won’t have to worry about running into frequent repair issues over time. Xterra is designed as a durable brand.

What Sets Xterra Fitness Apart?

There are three things that really make Xterra Fitness treadmills stand out from their competition.

• Budget Pricing – With Xterra Fitness, you’ll find low-price machines that are built well. A majority of Xterra’s machines are under the $1,000 price point. Typically, when we see fitness equipment in this price range, we find that it can be cheaply made, and users will sacrifice quality for budget. This is not the case with Xterra. Since their parent company is so large, they are able to produce on a much larger scale, and offer high-quality equipment at much more affordable prices than we see from competitors.
• Customer Service – One of the biggest complaints that we hear is lack of customer service with fitness equipment companies. Xterra advertises that their customer service is “unrivaled” in comparison to competing brands, and they pride themselves on being there for every step of the way in your fitness journey.
• Warranty – When choosing Xterra, there is a lifetime frame and motor warranty on all of their machines, which is pretty rare these days to find in the fitness equipment industry. In addition, they offer 2 years parts, and a full 1 year of in-home labor. 

Features of the Xterra Treadmill:

According to the Xterra Fitness web site, there are currently 7 models in the Xterra treadmill lineup, from the entry-level TR150 to the top-of-the-line TRX5500.

• Two-Ply Treadbelts – 2-ply exercise belts can be found on Xterra treadmills. 1-ply belts wear very quickly. 2-ply belts will ensure cushioning and durability for long term use.
•  XTRA Soft Shock Absorption Deck – Xterra offers their XTRA Soft Cushioned Deck on their treadmill machines. This feature will ensure that your joints are protected during your exercise. One of the members of our team owns an Xterra Fitness treadmill and reports from her experience that their decks provide sufficient cushioning without being overly bouncy.
• Folding Frames – Xterra Fitness treadmills come with their Lift Assist frame design to ensure easy storage. This design also comes with the “Safe Drop” feature to make folding and unfolding your treadmill a breeze.
• Handlebar Speed and Incline Controls  –  When running, it can be both awkward and dangerous to adjust your controls on the console. With safety in mind, Xterra Fitness placed controls on the handlebars of their treadmills so you can easily access and change your settings, even while your workout is in progress.
• Comfortable Workout Space – From other brands that offer treadmills in this price range, we often find that they will cut corners on deck size. Xterra Fitness treadmills provide adequate room for most walkers. Some of their models even feature a roomy 60″ x 20″ deck.
• Consoles – large blue backlit LCD display consoles for ease of use while workout is in progress

Where are Xterra Fitness Treadmills available?

Retail partners in the US for Xterra Fitness include Amazon, Costco, and Walmart. Depending on the retailer from which you purchase your Xterra treadmill, you may have different options for delivery and installation assistance.

What people are saying about Xterra Fitness treadmills

 One Amazon customer who gave the Xterra TR150 treadmill a five-star review had this to say:

“I have had this treadmill for 2 months now and have used it for 45 minutes almost every day. I am a 78 year old woman whose experience with a treadmill has been limited to using the commercial grade treadmill in our community clubhouse. This treadmill, while not comparable to the $2K commercial grade treadmill, certainly does everything I need it to do.”

A satisfied customer on Amazon said this about her Xterra TR300 treadmill:

“I have used this treadmill (nearly) everyday since it arrived. Its very smooth, quiet, and it transitions speed/incline seamlessly! Plenty of width and length for jogging and running, too, which is exactly what I needed and most other cheaper treadmills did not offer that space. I was finding other cheaper treadmills to have a belt width of 16/17”. Not good enough. This one is perfect…”

On the other hand, a customer who gave the Xterra TR300 treadmill a one-star review on Amazon, said this:

“Assembly is easy working with two people. Once the treadmill was assembled I turned on the machine to find E5 Error Code (Communication Error according the manual) on the display screen. I disassembled parts where wires are connected to double check. All wires are connected. I’ve called and emailed support multiple times and have not got through to them yet.”

Notably, many of the reviews from customers who gave the Xterra treadmills a low rating had complaints about sluggish or non-responsive customer service.

Xterra Fitness – Our Overall Review

Overall, Xterra Fitness treadmills are a solid choice for a home treadmill. Xterra has a treadmill for every budget, and makes fitness equipment accessible to nearly everyone, with treadmills like the Xterra TR150 starting at less than $500 regularly priced on Amazon.

Xterra treadmills are durable, low maintenance machines that make a nice option for anyone on a budget who is looking for an entry level treadmill. They are available at a low price point, are not built cheaply, and have some good basic features to offer. Most Xterra treadmill models come with standard features like incline and speed control options, speakers, heart rate monitoring, a cooling fan, and a water bottle holder.

We approve of the quality craftsmanship Xterra brings to the budget-friendly category.

And there are other options as well…

The Sole F80 Treadmill offers premium features at an attractive price point.

If you’re looking to up your workout game, and think you might be interested in a step up from Xterra, we invite you to consider the Sole treadmills.

Sole treadmills are impressively reliable. Over the years as the Sole has grown in popularity, our review team has witnessed this company’s sincere commitment to maintaining the best quality of equipment through some of the best customer service in the industry.

With other brands, we constantly read complaints that consumers can’t even get an answer from a customer service representative after they’ve spent a significant chunk of their hard-earned money on a treadmill. Sole’s capable and knowledgeable customer support staff treats each and every one of their customers like they know them.

If you’re in the market for a new treadmill and you’re looking for a durable machine with the best warranty options accompanied by attentive customer support, a treadmill from Sole could very well be your best option.

To learn more about Sole, click here to read our full review on each model or click here to shop directly on the Sole website.

This article was written by Lane Therrell and published on Monday, 21 March 2022.

FAQs

Is Xterra a good brand? 

Yes. Xterra is owned by Dyaco, one of the most reputable fitness equipment manufacturers.

Where can I purchase an Xterra treadmill?

Xterra treadmills can be purchased directly on their website or in large retail stores.

What is the weight limit on an Xterra treadmill?

Since Xterra treadmills are more budget-friendly, they tend to have lower weight limits. Most of their treadmills are designed for users under 300 lbs.