S1-V4 S1 Power Cage
- Power Cage
- 2000 pounds
- Red Smith Machine S1
- 250 pounds
- More reviewed than 60%
A full size power cage with a 2000 lb rating and 250 lb frame, suited to a dedicated home gym setup with adequate space.
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How it ranks among the 88 power cages we track
4.1★ across 51 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
51 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
100+ bought on Amazon last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
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Overview
A power cage rated to hold up to 2000 lb of load, with the frame itself weighing about 250 lb, listed under the variant name Red Smith Machine S1.
The 250 lb frame weight and 2000 lb load rating place this in the category of a full size home gym rack rather than a compact cage. The color field lists Red Smith Machine S1 rather than a plain color name, which suggests this specific listing may be a Smith machine attachment variant of the S1 line, though the title alone does not confirm that.
- 2000 lb maximum weight rating
- Frame weighs about 250 lb
- Listed variant: Red Smith Machine S1
- Model S1 by S1-V4
Who it's for
Suits a home gym buyer with the floor space and ceiling height for a full size cage and enough load to want a 2000 lb rating. Not a fit for small apartments or anyone wanting a compact, easily moved rack given the 250 lb frame weight.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- High 2000 lb load rating
- Heavy 250 lb frame suggests a sturdy build
- Frame weight means it is not easily moved once assembled
- Listing color field is unclear, labeled as a Smith Machine variant rather than a plain color
Performance notes
A 2000 lb rating gives substantial headroom over what most home lifters load onto a bar, useful mainly as a safety margin rather than a load most buyers will approach. The 250 lb frame weight reflects the heavier gauge steel typical of cages built to hold that kind of load without flexing under a lift.
Specifications
| Brand | S1-V4 |
|---|---|
| Model | S1 |
| Max Weight | 2000 pounds |
| Color | Red Smith Machine S1 |
| Item Weight | 250 pounds |
How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in power cages.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| S1-V4 S1 Power CageThis product | 4.1 / 5 | 51 | 3.7 / 5 |
| ULTRA FUEGO 896 Power CageULTRA FUEGO | 4.6 / 5 | 1,069 | 4.3 / 5 |
| SPORTSROYALS RK2 Power CageSportsroyals | 4.5 / 5 | 498 | 4.1 / 5 |
| Cap FM-CB8000F Power CageCAP | 4.2 / 5 | 2,200 | 4.0 / 5 |
| CANPA LMJ Power CageCANPA | 4.5 / 5 | 938 | 4.0 / 5 |
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Questions about the S1-V4 S1
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What is the weight capacity of the S1 Power Cage?
It is rated to hold up to 2000 lb.
How much does the cage itself weigh?
About 250 lb, per the listed item weight.
Does this include a Smith machine attachment?
The listing's variant field reads Red Smith Machine S1, which suggests this may be that specific attachment version, though the title alone does not confirm it.