Rank #9 in Best Smith Machine 2026: 10 Ranked, and Where the Load Claims Fall Apart
Body-Solid Powerline Smith Machine PSM144X
- Rating
- 3.9
- Ratings
- 104
- Rank
- #9
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The Body-Solid Powerline Smith Machine sits at number 9 in this guide at £597.99, the lowest price of the machines listed here. It is a black 12-gauge steel Smith machine with linear bearing straps, and the listing states an item weight of 72 kg.
Where this listing argues with itself is the capacity. One bullet point states "Weight capacity: 400 lbs" — about 181 kg — while a separate spec field, Maximum Weight Recommendation, states 130 Kilograms. The field headed Tension Supported contains no figure at all, just the words "Tall (12 gauge steel construction)". Everything on this page comes from the Amazon listing for this machine, not from any testing we have carried out.
How those 104 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 3.9 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £597.99 |
|---|---|
| Customer rating | 3.9 out of 5 from 104 reviews |
| Weight capacity (bullet point) | 400 lbs (about 181 kg) |
| Maximum Weight Recommendation (spec field) | 130 Kilograms |
| Tension Supported (as listed) | Tall (12 gauge steel construction) |
| Item Weight | 72 kg |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 114.3D x 193W centimetres |
| Strap Type | Linear bearing straps |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“I have no idea what other reviewers are talking about in relation to friction. Slides up and down easy no matter what I'm doing. Just make sure you've put the little plastic discs so the disk is inside not outside because that is what it slides on.. put this together by myself in an hour and a half. Also, this exact same machine is being sold elsewhere for £599..”
Verified purchase“It's power line, so expected thinner construction. Actually very solidly built. I was concerned about the lack of bearings. Very pleased for the money, it's a pig to get the runners in, you NEED to use pliers and make sure they're fully flush. Once in and lubricated, it runs incredibly smoothly.It comes with adjustable catch plates, which are very high quality.”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Smith Machine 2026: 10 Ranked, and Where the Load Claims Fall Apart.
Questions people ask
What is the weight capacity of the Body-Solid Powerline Smith Machine?
The listing gives two different figures. The bullet points state 400 lbs, while the spec field Maximum Weight Recommendation states 130 Kilograms.
Does the bar take Olympic plates?
The listing says the bar is 1 inch in diameter and so fits standard weight plates. Olympic plates need the optional Olympic Adapter Sleeves, two of which are required.
Are weights included?
No. The listing states "(Weights not included)" and describes weight plates and spring collars as optional.
How much does the Body-Solid Powerline Smith Machine weigh?
The listing states an item weight of 72 kg.
What dimensions does the listing give?
The spec field says 114.3D x 193W centimetres, which gives depth and width but no height. The bullet points give 80" H x 45" L x 76" W instead.
How is the Body-Solid Powerline Smith Machine rated?
It holds 3.9 out of 5 from 104 ratings, with 55 of those reviews at five stars and 14 at one star.
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