Comparison EcoFit E-8171 vs HMS Tytan 7
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| EcoFit E-8171 | HMS Tytan 7 | |
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Mechanism and design | ||
| Max. user weight | 110 kg | 100 kg |
| Product type | all-in-one machine | all-in-one machine |
| Load | weight-and-block | weight-and-block |
| Max. load weight | 45 kg | 68 kg |
| Load adjustment step | 5 kg | |
| Seat adjustment |  |  |
| Backrest adjustment | | |
| Additional equipment | Scott's bench | |
| Muscle group exercises | vertical traction wide grip row seated low pull lat pulldowns | vertical traction wide grip row seated low pull lat pulldowns |
| Muscle separation exercises | chest press shrugs butterfly arm curl arm extension standing hip abductions kickbacks leg extension | chest press shrugs butterfly arm curl arm extension standing hip abductions kickbacks leg extension |
General | ||
| Cover on block | | |
| Country of origin | USA | Poland |
| Dimensions | 213x117x150 cm | 205x151x116 cm |
| Weight | 80 kg | 142 kg |
| Added to E-Catalog | march 2025 | november 2018 |
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Glossary
Max. user weight
The highest weight of an athlete that the machine can normally handle for a long period (at least until the end of the warranty period with regular training). It is worth choosing a model according to this parameter with some margin — after all, during training, the weight can change noticeably, and upwards too; and if you are training to build muscle mass, then you should focus not on the current, but on the desired weight. And for the units used in public gyms, a large maximum weight is especially important — after all, people with a rather massive physique can use them. Anyway, you can’t exceed the weight limit: it’s not a fact that the simulator will break right away, but off-design loads will increase the wear of the structure and can significantly reduce the life of the product, and breakdown can occur at the most inopportune moment and lead to injury.
As for specific values, in most modern machines this limit is more than 150 kg. However, there are exceptions — models for 120 – 150 kg, or even 120 kg or less.
As for specific values, in most modern machines this limit is more than 150 kg. However, there are exceptions — models for 120 – 150 kg, or even 120 kg or less.
Max. load weight
The largest weight of weights that can be installed on a machine of the appropriate design (see "Load").
When choosing according to this parameter, it is worth considering both the expected intensity of training and the characteristics of specific exercises. Detailed recommendations regarding this choice for different types of exercises are described in special sources. Here we emphasize that it is not recommended to exceed the maximum load weight: even if the machine does not break down immediately, an accident can occur at any time.
As for specific values, in most modern machines the permissible load weight does not exceed 100 kg — this is often quite enough. There are also many models where this figure lies in the range of 100 – 150 kg; less common options for 150 – 200 kg; and in the most “heavyweight” models, it is allowed to use loads of 200 kg or more.
When choosing according to this parameter, it is worth considering both the expected intensity of training and the characteristics of specific exercises. Detailed recommendations regarding this choice for different types of exercises are described in special sources. Here we emphasize that it is not recommended to exceed the maximum load weight: even if the machine does not break down immediately, an accident can occur at any time.
As for specific values, in most modern machines the permissible load weight does not exceed 100 kg — this is often quite enough. There are also many models where this figure lies in the range of 100 – 150 kg; less common options for 150 – 200 kg; and in the most “heavyweight” models, it is allowed to use loads of 200 kg or more.
Load adjustment step
The minimum step with which the simulator allows you to adjust the workload. For example, if this figure is 2.5 kg, then the unit can be set to 2.5 kg, 5 kg, 7.5 kg, and so on.
The smaller the adjustment step, the more accurately you can set the load, and the lower the likelihood that the optimal weight will be between two preset values. On the other hand, too small a step also creates more problems than comfort. Moreover, such a feature would complicate the design and increase its cost. Therefore, in most models, this parameter is from 2 to 10 kg, this range is considered optimal in terms of accuracy, convenience and general feasibility. Occasionally, there are also smaller values — up to 0.5 kg inclusive, but larger ones are extremely rare.
Note that in some machines, the adjustment step may be different for different load ranges. For example, weight up to 2 kg inclusive can be adjusted in increments of 0.5 kg, then in increments of 1 kg. For such cases, this paragraph indicates the minimum step, and further details are specified in the notes.
The smaller the adjustment step, the more accurately you can set the load, and the lower the likelihood that the optimal weight will be between two preset values. On the other hand, too small a step also creates more problems than comfort. Moreover, such a feature would complicate the design and increase its cost. Therefore, in most models, this parameter is from 2 to 10 kg, this range is considered optimal in terms of accuracy, convenience and general feasibility. Occasionally, there are also smaller values — up to 0.5 kg inclusive, but larger ones are extremely rare.
Note that in some machines, the adjustment step may be different for different load ranges. For example, weight up to 2 kg inclusive can be adjusted in increments of 0.5 kg, then in increments of 1 kg. For such cases, this paragraph indicates the minimum step, and further details are specified in the notes.
Seat adjustment
The ability to adjust the seat of the machine at the request of the athlete.
Note that we are talking only directly about the seat; the backrest adjustment, if any, is specified separately (see below). As for the possibilities, the seat adjustment allows you to adjust it at least in height — this allows you to choose the optimal position, taking into account the height of the user. However, another option may be provided — horizontal adjustment by shifting back/forward; and in some machines, these options are combined.
Note that we are talking only directly about the seat; the backrest adjustment, if any, is specified separately (see below). As for the possibilities, the seat adjustment allows you to adjust it at least in height — this allows you to choose the optimal position, taking into account the height of the user. However, another option may be provided — horizontal adjustment by shifting back/forward; and in some machines, these options are combined.
Backrest adjustment
The ability to adjust the backrest. Specific types of adjustment may be different — in height, in distance from the edge of the seat, in inclination, etc. However, this feature provides the ability to adjust the seat of the machine to the characteristics of the physique of the athlete and the requirements of the exercises performed.
Additional equipment
Additional devices provided for in the design of the machine or regularly supplied with it.
— Scott bench. Device for training biceps with a barbell, dumbbells or weight-and-block machine. It usually looks like a seat, complemented by a stop in the form of an inclined shelf; the stop is set in such a way that the athlete's hands above the elbow rest on it when working.
— Press bench. A device for training the press with the help of sit-ups. Usually, it looks like a characteristic inclined board with leg mounts at the top. When performing the exercise, the athlete lies with his back on this bench, clings to the fasteners with his feet and lifts the upper body with the force of the press. At the same time, due to the inclination of the bench, the athlete’s head in the initial position is lower than the legs, which allows you to create a greater load than when doing sit-ups on the floor. Many benches have an angle adjustment, which allows you to change the load.
— Dip station. The design of the dip station assistant is similar to the parallel bars: two parallel horizontal bars, usually with soft pads (for comfort and safety) and two vertical handles. During training, the athlete hangs on the support, holding on to the handles, so that his forearms lie on the planks (this is what the lining is for), and the support goes to the elbows; this posi...tion allows you to perform various exercises for the press, primarily lifting the legs.
— Twister. A twister is a horizontal disk of such dimensions that the athlete can stand on it with both feet (or knees). The disk can rotate freely, so you can perform exercises with torso twists.
— Horizontal bar. The classic horizontal bar is a regular horizontal bar, designed primarily for pull-ups. However, in modern machines, this device can have a more advanced design: for example, many horizontal bars have ends bent down with additional handles for more effective pull-ups with a wide grip.
— Parallel bars. In machines, this device is usually made in the form of two parallel handles. In general, it is similar to traditional gymnastic bars. However, it is practically not suitable for swing elements and in this case, is designed for strength training — primarily in the form of dips.
— Stepper. A stepper is a device in the form of two parallel pedals; during training, the athlete stands on these pedals and moves their legs up and down. Due to this, movement uphill is simulated. Steppers are found mostly in all-in-one machines (see "Product type"); their functionality is much more modest than that of individual stepper trainers; however, they also take up less space.
— Barbell rack. The presence in the design of the machine mounts for installing the barbell during training. This function is extremely important for working with the barbell: it is much more convenient and safer to install the barbell on the mounts than to put it on the floor, and in some cases (for example, when doing the bench press), you cannot do without a rack at all.
Note that Smith machines (see "Product type") by definition have barbell mounts, but this feature is not considered a rack.
— Scott bench. Device for training biceps with a barbell, dumbbells or weight-and-block machine. It usually looks like a seat, complemented by a stop in the form of an inclined shelf; the stop is set in such a way that the athlete's hands above the elbow rest on it when working.
— Press bench. A device for training the press with the help of sit-ups. Usually, it looks like a characteristic inclined board with leg mounts at the top. When performing the exercise, the athlete lies with his back on this bench, clings to the fasteners with his feet and lifts the upper body with the force of the press. At the same time, due to the inclination of the bench, the athlete’s head in the initial position is lower than the legs, which allows you to create a greater load than when doing sit-ups on the floor. Many benches have an angle adjustment, which allows you to change the load.
— Dip station. The design of the dip station assistant is similar to the parallel bars: two parallel horizontal bars, usually with soft pads (for comfort and safety) and two vertical handles. During training, the athlete hangs on the support, holding on to the handles, so that his forearms lie on the planks (this is what the lining is for), and the support goes to the elbows; this posi...tion allows you to perform various exercises for the press, primarily lifting the legs.
— Twister. A twister is a horizontal disk of such dimensions that the athlete can stand on it with both feet (or knees). The disk can rotate freely, so you can perform exercises with torso twists.
— Horizontal bar. The classic horizontal bar is a regular horizontal bar, designed primarily for pull-ups. However, in modern machines, this device can have a more advanced design: for example, many horizontal bars have ends bent down with additional handles for more effective pull-ups with a wide grip.
— Parallel bars. In machines, this device is usually made in the form of two parallel handles. In general, it is similar to traditional gymnastic bars. However, it is practically not suitable for swing elements and in this case, is designed for strength training — primarily in the form of dips.
— Stepper. A stepper is a device in the form of two parallel pedals; during training, the athlete stands on these pedals and moves their legs up and down. Due to this, movement uphill is simulated. Steppers are found mostly in all-in-one machines (see "Product type"); their functionality is much more modest than that of individual stepper trainers; however, they also take up less space.
— Barbell rack. The presence in the design of the machine mounts for installing the barbell during training. This function is extremely important for working with the barbell: it is much more convenient and safer to install the barbell on the mounts than to put it on the floor, and in some cases (for example, when doing the bench press), you cannot do without a rack at all.
Note that Smith machines (see "Product type") by definition have barbell mounts, but this feature is not considered a rack.
Cover on block
The presence of a protective cover or other similar device on the machine. The block in this case is the part responsible for creating the necessary resistance; at the same time, in weight-and-block load systems (see "Load"), massive weights move inside the block, in other types of systems moving parts can also be provided. So the cover on the block provides additional safety and reduces the risk of injury. This feature is especially desirable for machines used in public gyms.
Country of origin
The country of origin of the brand under which the product is presented on the market.
There are many stereotypes associated with the “nationality” of a particular product. Firstly, as the country of origin indicates the "homeland" of the manufacturing company or the country of location of its headquarters; the actual place of production may be located in another country (this is often resorted to nowadays to reduce the cost of the manufacturing). Secondly, the actual quality of the goods nowadays depends solely on how carefully this quality is controlled by the manufacturer and is not related to geographical factors. Therefore, it makes sense to pay attention to the country of origin of the brand only if you fundamentally want or do not want to support a company from a certain state. To assess the quality, you should focus primarily on the reputation of a particular brand.
There are many stereotypes associated with the “nationality” of a particular product. Firstly, as the country of origin indicates the "homeland" of the manufacturing company or the country of location of its headquarters; the actual place of production may be located in another country (this is often resorted to nowadays to reduce the cost of the manufacturing). Secondly, the actual quality of the goods nowadays depends solely on how carefully this quality is controlled by the manufacturer and is not related to geographical factors. Therefore, it makes sense to pay attention to the country of origin of the brand only if you fundamentally want or do not want to support a company from a certain state. To assess the quality, you should focus primarily on the reputation of a particular brand.
Dimensions
The dimensions of the equipment in the assembled and ready-to-work state. It is important to note that more space is needed for the comfortable and proper operation of the machine. This is due to the need to have space for the athlete, and the arm and leg extensions when performing exercises and using additional equipment. If we are talking about a gym, then people working nearby or other equipment, etc., can become a hindrance. Therefore, it is recommended when choosing to calculate that in addition to the dimensions of the simulator, you may need an additional metre of free space on each side.