These top quality treadmills for home use are price $3000 and up. Expect solid construction, good warranties and lots of extras. The following were recommended by various sources in my research
1. Landice L8 Treadmill
The Landice L8 LTD Series Treadmill gives you a larger belt for more movement. Features a powerful 3 horsepower motor driving a 4-ply belt over a 63 in x 20 in running surface can hit speeds up to 11 miles per hour and inclines of 15 percent. Computer animated workouts and info screens guide you through manual, fatburn, intermediate, advanced and interval workouts.
2. Landice L7 Treadmill
The Landice L7 Executive Trainer and the L7 Cardio Trainer both score well with Monster Ratings and with Treadmilldoctor.com. The Baldor 3 HP continuous duty motor is one of the most powerful. The computer animated display and other features are unique.3. True Z5.0
TreadmillDoctor.com rated this one tops for 2008-2009. If you have limited space, it has a small footprint and sleek styling to fit into your room. It has a heart rate control system. They tout how quiet and smooth the treadmill operates.4. Precor 9.33 Treadmill
Scored well with Runners World magazine tests. Motor 2.75 HP continuous duty. Workouts: nine preset, two custom, one heart-rate controlled.5. Precor 9.35 Treadmill
Top rated by Treadmilldoctor.com. The 3.0 HP motor is a step up from the 9.33 model.6. Bodyguard 312C Treadmill
Well rated by Treadmilldoctor.com in the over $4000 category. Motor 3.0 HP continuous duty. 18 different programs and you can save your favorites.7. Nordic Track 8600
Given top points by Runners World magazine. The drawback - it requires a 20-amp electrical circuit. The i-Fit feature lests you run interactive workouts from CDs and videos. 3.2 HP continuous duty motor. 10 preset workouts, three heart-rate controlled (provide own chest strap).8. Smooth 9.45 Treadmill
The extra long treadbelt is 20" x 60" to accommodate the tallest walkers and runners. The motor is 3 HP continuous duty. This heavyweight treadmill, weighing 304 pounds, gives exceptional stability. User weight limit 400 pounds. Has 12 preset workouts, three custom. Comes with free heart rate monitor. Speaker system plugs into TV or audio and directs it to your ears. The TV version has a built-in 15" LCD screen.
