Rank #1 in Best Cable Machine 2026: 10 Ranked by Stack, Price and Evidence
RIP X 180kg Cable Crossover Machine with Pull-Up Bar
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The RIP X 180kg Cable Crossover sits at number one in this guide: a two-tower cable station with a pull-up bar, swivel pulleys at the top and bottom, and a claimed 180 kg of stack — 90 kg per side — for £379.99. It scores 4.7 out of 5 from 191 ratings and ranks 24th in Amazon's Strength Training Upper Body Machines category. The listing says the frame is alloy steel with a matte black powder coat, that assembly needs two people and 14 mm, 17 mm and 19 mm spanners, and that it is not suitable for commercial use.
What makes it interesting is where its own numbers disagree. The same page advertising 180 kg of stack lists the product dimensions as "251 x 61 x 212 cm; 43 kg" — 43 kg is the machine itself, roughly a quarter of the load the headline figure suggests. The bullets also state a 2:1 cable ratio, so the weight moving at the handle is about half whatever is pinned on the stack: select all 90 kg on one side and you are pulling nearer 45 kg. The listing adds that at least the first two weights per tower must be selected before use. The star breakdown supplied with the page adds up to 100 ratings, 83 of them five-star, while the listing's own counter reads 191. Everything here comes from the Amazon listing — price, spec fields, bullets and customer reviews — not from us testing the machine.
How those 191 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.7 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £379.99 |
|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7 out of 5 from 191 ratings |
| Claimed capacity | 180 kg total, 90 kg per side |
| Product Dimensions | 251 x 61 x 212 cm; 43 kg (as listed) |
| Cable system | 2:1 ratio, top and bottom swivel pulleys |
| Minimum load | At least the first two weights per tower must be selected before use |
| Assembly | 2-man assembly advised; 14 mm, 17 mm and 19 mm spanners required |
| Commercial use | Not suitable for commercial use (as listed) |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“This cable crossover gym is absolutely brilliant for the money. Really well made. And a real bargain. A few people are saying it's hard to put together but if you look at the parts list and where each bolt goes then it's easy. Took me less than 4 hours to put it together on my own. If you lay each piece out it's easy to see where everything goes. Just make sure you use the the right size bolts on the right part. The gym arrived in 10 boxes 1 long box 8 small boxes with the weights and bits in and 1 square big box with the base and bits in. I highly recommend this cable crossover gym it's smooth to use and well made. You won't be disappointed.”
Verified purchase“Takes a while to out together but no issues. Great value for money and delivered fast”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Cable Machine 2026: 10 Ranked by Stack, Price and Evidence.
Questions people ask
How much weight does the RIP X cable crossover carry?
The listing states 180 kg total, or 90 kg per side, spread across the two towers.
Is that 90 kg per side what I actually lift?
No. The same bullets state the cable system has a 2:1 ratio, so the resistance at the handle is roughly half the amount selected on the stack.
What does the listing say the machine weighs?
The product dimensions field reads "251 x 61 x 212 cm; 43 kg". That is the assembled machine's own weight, not the weight of the stack.
How long does the RIP X take to build?
The listing advises two-man assembly and specifies 14 mm, 17 mm and 19 mm spanners. It does not give a build time.
Can I train with the lightest setting?
No — the listing says at least the first two weights per tower need to be selected before use.
Can the RIP X be used in a commercial gym?
The listing states it is not suitable for commercial use, so it is sold as a home machine.
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