Treadmill Motor

What is a treadmill motor?

The motor is absolutely the most essential part to a motorised treadmill (it’s what makes it work!). The motor is what makes the belt (what you run on) move so that you can keep up and have a great workout. All you do is set the speed. What you will notice is that motorised treadmills have motors with different power. The power is measured in horsepower otherwise known as hp. A motor must be able to last for a number of years and work efficiently during those years.

Treadmill Motor – What you need to know…

What you need to know? Generally speaking, the more powerful the motor is the better, as it will work at a higher standard over the years. However, some important distinctions have to be made. You need to look for the power of the motor in relation to the “continuous duty” rating. Continuous duty mean the treadmill will work at the horse power specified for extended periods while bearing weight. Avoid looking at misleading terms such as “peak motor rating” since they don’t really mean much, and only refer to the maximum output a motor can give but not necessarily what it can do during extended periods.
There are two main factors you need to bear in mind when deciding how powerful a motor you need. Firstly, the weight of the user(s) and the speed the user(s) intend to use the treadmill. For most users weighing up to 18 stones and looking to walk and jog/run on their treadmill, a minimum 1.5 horsepower continuous duty motor is required. Users weighing more or intending to run at quick speeds will need a stronger horsepower. Although this is the minimum that would be required for an average user, a stronger motor will perform better generally. You will find that many treadmills have a better hp than 1.5. So really it is a matter of your budget and how much you want to spend.

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