Octane MTX Max Trainer Elliptical Review
$3,799.00
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How long will the Octane MTX Max Trainer last?
Commercially graded, the Octane MTX Max Trainer has a hearty 220 lb. assembled weight and holds a whopping 400 lbs. maximum capacity. It is designed for numerous daily users and will last for several years with proper care and maintenance. The MTX comes with a generous lifetime warranty on the frame and a standard 3 years on parts and 1 year on labor. Simply wiping down after use will increase the life of this machine and it honestly needs a vinyl mat to rest on at all times.
Brief Overview
The Octane MTX Max Trainer is our 2022 2nd place Best Buy Winner for the $3,000 - $3,999 price range. It is self-powered and has a compact footprint that will readily fit into any commercial or residential setting. The MTX is a high intensity, total body trainer that will literally rock your world with concentrated training sessions and the ability to compete with yourself to see who will win. Both magnetic and wind resistance offer an individualized workout tailored to users of all levels.
Overall Quality
The Octane MTX Max Trainer is designed for consumers who want to hit exercise sessions hard and fast. It comes with a simple console that is easy to read and offers quick touch buttons to the 6 built in programs. There is also an up to the minute calorie counter for keeping motivation levels high. The MTX is well constructed with stationary handles that hold users stable during interval training or the moving handlebars that promote true upper body workouts. It is a beast of a machine that lets users expend their own power to increase intensity through the 10 heavy loads of resistance. Fitness fans of all levels who want to train hard will get the best use of the MTX as it is designed for intense interval workouts over short periods of time.
Things we like
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✓lifetime frame warranty
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✓dual resistance
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✓interval training
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✓small footprint
Things we dislike
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Xlimited number of programs
Specs
High-Velocity Fan | Yes |
Resistance Type | Fan & Magnetic Brake |
Covered Track And Rollers | Yes |
Stride Height | 9" (23 cm) |
Stride Length | 14" (36 cm) |
Low Step-Up Height | Yes |
Pedal Spacing | 1.8" (4.6 cm) |
Moving Handlebars | Dual Grip |
Stationary Handlebars | Yes |
Mobile Device Placement Options | 2 |
Water Bottle Holder | Yes |
Compact Design | Yes |
Transport Wheels | Yes |
Cross Circuit Compatible | Yes |
Display Type | Transparent LCD |
Calorie Burn Meter | Digital |
Resistance Levels | 10 |
Wireless Heart Rate Compatible | Polar, Ant+ |
Bluetooth Compatible | Yes |
Self-Powered* | Yes |
Ac Plug-In | Optional |
Number Of Programs | 6 |
Preset | Quick Start, Max 14 Interval, Interval, Manual |
Advanced | Cross Circuit, Max Circuit |
Max User Weight | 400 lbs (181 kg) |
Footprint | 30"W x 47"L (76 x 119 cm) |
Footprint – Live Area | 30"W x 51"L (76 x 130 cm) |
Footprint – Cross Circuit | 37"W x 57"L (94 x 145 cm) |
Weight | 220 lbs (98 kg) |
Weight – Cross Circuit | 2260 lbs (118 kg) |
Warranty
Frame Lifetime
Parts 3 Years
Labor 1 year
History
The Octane MTX Max Trainer is our 2022 2nd place Best Buy Winner for the $3,000 - $3,999 price range and our 2021 3rd place Best Buy Winner for the $3,000 - $3,999 price range. We invite you to see our elliptical reviews to help you narrow your search for your next fitness machine.
Conclusion
The Octane MTX Max Trainer is designed for the consumer looking to lessen their daily carbon footprint and still own a massive workout machine that is engineered for both commercial and residential settings. It has an amazing ability to pit each user against themselves for concentrated training and is manufactured with a compact frame that moves easily to optimize space saving abilities for those with smaller workout areas. The MTX is a true investment for those looking to maximize their workout on a worthy elliptical machine.