Major Fitness B52 Review: Budget All-in-One
Our Major Fitness B52 review: what about $1,100 buys, the 2x3 inch frame, cables, assembly, the one-year warranty and parts policy, and B52 vs the Force USA G3.
The Major Fitness B52 is the cheapest all-in-one home gym worth considering: a Smith machine, half rack and dual cable crossover for about $1,100, and new owners say it's solid with no wobble. But its 2 × 3 inch uprights limit third-party attachments, the warranty is one year, and Major Fitness reportedly won't sell parts to second-hand owners. If you can stretch to about $2,000, the Force USA G3 is the safer long-term buy.
- Best for
- Low ceilings and tight budgets
- Skip it if
- You want a long warranty or plan to add attachments from other brands.
- Price
- About $1,120–$1,500 (Pro with weight stacks about $2,700)
Major Fitness B52 All-In-One Smith Machine specs
| Includes | Smith machine, half/power rack, dual independent cable crossover |
|---|---|
| Cables | 2:1 ratio, plate-loaded (weight stacks on the Pro) |
| Steel | 2″ × 3″ 14-gauge |
| Size | 78.7″W × 66.9″D × 82.6″H, 410 lb |
| Smith bar | About 31 lb (14.2 kg, per Major Fitness) |
| Warranty | 1 year |
| Price | About $1,120–$1,500 (Pro with weight stacks about $2,700) (checked October 2026) |
What we like
- Only 82.6″ tall, so it fits under most basement ceilings
- Smith, rack and dual cable crossover from about $1,120
- 4.9 out of 5 from more than 1,000 reviews on Major Fitness’s site
- Weight stacks can be added later
What we don't
- Only a 1-year warranty
- 2×3″ 14-gauge uprights limit third-party attachments
- Plate-loaded cables are slower than weight stacks
Price and ratings (October 2026): About $1,120 (some colours about $1,500); Pro about $2,700. 4.9 out of 5 from 1,086 on Major Fitness’s site; 4.6 out of 5 from 13 on Amazon.
Who it’s for
The B52 is for people who want a Smith machine, a rack and cables in one frame on a tight budget, and who’ll buy accessories from Major Fitness rather than mixing brands.
What owners like
- Solid for the price. A first-day B52 EVO owner says it’s “really solid, no wobble or looseness anywhere”, and the build, stability and finish impressed them.
- Worth it long term. A four-month owner on r/homegym, who bought it to stop paying for a membership and driving to the gym, calls it one of the best investments they’ve made for their family. They say assembly took about two days.
- Lat pulldowns fit. A 5′10″ owner with an 8 ft ceiling has room for a full stretch; Major Fitness sells an extender for taller users.
What owners warn about
- 2 × 3″ uprights. The most upvoted reply in an r/GarageGym B52 Pro thread says there are better options with heavier steel and standard upright sizes, and another notes the 2 × 3″ frame limits third-party attachments.
- Plate storage. An EVO owner calls storing plates on the back of the rack “a bummer” compared with Mikolo’s design.
- Parts and support. An r/GarageGym post warns that Major Fitness won’t sell parts to second-hand owners without the original order number and email; one commenter calls Major Fitness “the worst of the budget brands”. Combined with a one-year warranty, that’s the B52’s biggest risk.
Major Fitness B52 vs the alternatives
- Force USA G3 (about $2,000): a heavier frame, a lifetime frame warranty and 4.9 stars from 246 reviews. See our Force USA G3 review.
- Mikolo M4-2.0: better plate storage and a strong following.
- RitFit PSR05 (about $580): the cheapest Smith-and-cable option, and it fits under a 7 ft ceiling.
Should you buy it?
Buy the B52 if about $1,100 is your budget for a Smith-and-cable all-in-one and you’ll buy new. Keep your order confirmation for future parts. If you can spend about $2,000, the Force USA G3 is the better long-term machine. See all our picks in best Smith machines.
How we rated the Major Fitness B52 All-In-One Smith Machine
Our rating is based on verified specifications and owner reports, not hands-on testing. How we research and score.
| Performance and versatility | 4.0 | |
|---|---|---|
| Build quality and owner-reported durability | 3.8 | |
| Space, assembly and setup | 3.4 | |
| Warranty and customer service | 3.0 | |
| Value for money | 4.5 | |
| Overall | 3.7 |
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Major Fitness B52 All-In-One Smith Machine FAQ
Is the Major Fitness B52 good?
For the price, yes. New owners on r/GarageGym describe it as really solid with no wobble, and a four-month owner on r/homegym calls it one of their best investments. It averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1,086 reviews on Major Fitness's site. The trade-offs are the 2 × 3 inch frame, a one-year warranty and parts support.
What is the difference between the B52, B52 Pro and B52 EVO?
The standard B52 has plate-loaded 2:1 cables. The B52 Pro adds weight stacks, 12-gauge front uprights and aluminium pulleys (about $2,700). Owners describe the EVO as integrating the flex arms from the start, giving more freedom for flyes and single-arm presses.
Will other brands' attachments fit the B52?
Often not. The B52 uses 2 × 3 inch uprights (3 inches on the front face), while most third-party attachments are made for 2 × 2 or 3 × 3 inch racks. Owners say that's fine if Major Fitness makes all the attachments you need.
What warranty does the Major Fitness B52 have?
One year. An r/GarageGym owner also warns that Major Fitness won't sell replacement parts without the original order number and email, which matters if you buy one second-hand.
Is the B52 tall enough for lat pulldowns?
For most people. A 5 ft 10 in B52 EVO owner with an 8 ft ceiling says there's room for a full stretch. Taller users worry it's short; Major Fitness sells a lat pulldown extender.