Rank #10 in Best Cable Machine 2026: 10 Ranked by Stack, Price and Evidence
SPORTNOW Cable Crossover Power Cage with Pull-Up Bar
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The SPORTNOW Cable Crossover Machine sits at number 10 of 10 in this guide and costs £359.99. It is also the clearest example of the problem this guide is about: the big number in the title and the number in the spec field are not the same number. The bullet points state that the powder-coated steel frame "can support up to 300 kg". The specification field on the same page lists tension supported as 120 kg — which is also the figure the listing gives for the maximum plate load on the weight bars. Nothing in the advert explains what the other 180 kg refers to, or what is being measured in each case.
The dimensions do not line up either. The bullet points give 220H x 168L x 165W cm; the spec field gives 165D x 165W x 220H cm, so the length figure is 168 cm in one place and 165 cm in the other. The same page shows 4.5 out of 5 from 7 ratings, with a breakdown of 87% five-star and 13% one-star, and an item weight of 87 kg. Everything below — price, numbers, dimensions, attachments — is taken from the Amazon listing as it was written, not from a machine we built or trained on.
How those 7 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.5 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £359.99 |
|---|---|
| Customer rating | 4.5 out of 5 from 7 ratings (87% five-star, 13% one-star) |
| Support claimed in the bullet points | Up to 300 kg |
| Tension supported (spec field) | 120 kg |
| Maximum plate load on the weight bars | Up to 120 kg |
| Dimensions in the bullet points | 220H x 168L x 165W cm |
| Dimensions in the spec field | 165D x 165W x 220H cm |
| Item weight | 87 kg |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“I never usually write reviews but I was very sceptical about this, considering the nearest alternative was over £800. This far exceeded my expectations. The whole kit is solid! Has been a game changer for my workouts, having the cable crossover and squat rack was exactly what I needed. Actually pretty simple to put together, did it in an evening. The attachments are all super high quality too.Probably took longer to unpack it than it did to put up, as each individual piece was bubble wrapped and taped - so, well packed!Arrived quickly and no damage. Very happy”
Verified purchase“This is fantastic value for money, takes a bit of effort to put together, but once completed it is fantastic for the value compared to many other companies.Positives: value for money, feels good quality, works extremely well (i use relatively heavy weights and it feels safe and everything moves well)Negatives: quite compact (but this is a positive if you don't have a large space!), came missing a few pieces (when notified they sent the pieces out immediately though!)Would 100% recommend for anyone who doesnt want to break the bank but wants their own home gym.”
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 can the SPORTNOW cable crossover support?
The bullet points say the machine can support up to 300 kg. The specification field on the same listing gives tension supported as 120 kg. The advert does not explain the difference between the two figures.
What is the maximum weight plate load?
The listing says the weight bars hold up to 120 kg of weight plates — the same 120 kg the spec field gives for tension supported.
What size is model A91-431V00BK?
The bullet points give 220H x 168L x 165W cm and the spec field gives 165D x 165W x 220H cm, so the length measurement differs by 3 cm between the two.
What is included with the SPORTNOW cable crossover?
Two resistance bands, a triceps rope, a chain, a T-bar row handle, two J-hooks, a 360° landmine and a footboard. The listing says all accessories attach and detach easily.
What warranty comes with it?
The listing states a 6-month warranty against manufacturer defects. The manufacturer is given as MHSTAR and the model number as A91-431V00BK.
What do buyers say about putting it together?
The reviews on the listing describe assembly taking an evening or a few hours, with one reviewer calling the instructions easy and decent. One of the four written reviews says a part arrived missing.
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