Torque Fitness F9 Fold-Away Functional Trainer
The Torque F9 is my compact functional-trainer pick because its 64″ x 64″ frame folds down into roughly a 3′ x 3′ corner while still giving you dual weight stacks, adjustable cables, included attachments, and optional bench storage.
Pros:
- Exceptional space-saving design
- Quiet smooth cables
- Good included attachment package
- Optional bench stores with the machine
- Upgradeable weight stacks
- Lifetime frame/parts/weld warranty
Cons:
- Cables and pulleys can occasionally bind
- Some quality-control complaints
- Mislabeled hardware can complicate assembly
- 2:1 ratio halves effective handle resistance
Brand:
Torque Fitness
Best For:
Home gym owners who want a full functional trainer but need the machine to fold away and reclaim floor space between workouts.
Skip If:
Skip it if you do not need the folding design, want perfectly simple assembly, or prefer heavier effective resistance without a 2:1 cable ratio.
Research Status:
Research Based
Specifications
| Open Footprint | About 64" x 64" |
|---|---|
| Stored Footprint | Roughly 3' x 3' corner |
| Weight Stacks | Dual 150 lb standard; 200 or 225 lb upgrades |
| Cable Ratio | 2:1 |
| Effective Handle Resistance | About 77.5, 100 or 112.5 lb depending on stack |
| Storage | Folding cable towers; optional fold-away bench |
| Frame Warranty | Lifetime |
| Other Component Warranty | 1 year |
Owners Feedback
Pros
- Exceptional space-saving design
- Quiet smooth cables
- Good included attachment package
- Optional bench stores with the machine
- Upgradeable weight stacks
- Lifetime frame/parts/weld warranty
Cons
- Cables and pulleys can occasionally bind
- Some quality-control complaints
- Mislabeled hardware can complicate assembly
- 2:1 ratio halves effective handle resistance
