Functional Trainer with Smith Machine Comparison Guide — Australia (2026)

The right choice depends on your space, budget and training goals. For most Australian buyers, the XG75 All-in-One Functional Trainer offers a strong combination of build quality and price — dual 90kg pin-loaded stacks, 75×75×3mm commercial steel, 34 cable height positions and a 10-year frame warranty for around $5,300 AUD. If you want our highest-capacity model and commercial-grade construction, the XG90 is our flagship. If budget is the priority and you already own Olympic plates, the G3S starts from around $1,790 AUD with no fixed resistance ceiling. Call our team on 1300 247 888 for personalised advice.

Both are commercial all-in-one machines combining a Smith machine, power rack and dual cable system. The XG90 is our flagship model, with higher-capacity weight stacks, commercial-grade construction and a counterbalanced Smith machine for smoother lifting. The XG75 (formerly sold as the G25) is our best-selling all-in-one for home gyms and PT studios, with dual 90kg pin-loaded stacks, 34 cable height positions, 75×75×3mm commercial steel and a 10-year frame warranty.

Both feature dual 90kg pin-loaded stacks and an integrated Smith machine. The XF10 (formerly XC10) stands out for its selectorised Smith system, where the Smith bar connects directly to the weight stacks, so you change resistance in seconds with a pin instead of manually loading plates — useful for faster workouts and PT studio use. The XG75 is a heavier-duty option for buyers wanting a more traditional commercial rack feel, with 75×75×3mm steel uprights and 34 cable height positions.

A 2:1 pulley ratio means the weight stack moves twice as far as the cable handle, which halves the resistance you actually feel. Pin a 90kg stack on a 2:1 system and you feel 45kg at the handle, not 90kg. This is a standard design choice, not a flaw — it produces smoother cable travel, a longer cable lifespan, and a greater range of motion than a 1:1 system. Every pin-loaded machine in our range (XG90, XG75, XF10, G6S) uses a 2:1 ratio. The G3S Smith machine runs 1:1, while its cable side runs 2:1.

Pin-loaded functional trainers like the XG90, XG75 and XF10 use a pre-loaded steel weight stack adjusted by inserting a pin, so weight changes take seconds. The plate-loaded G3S requires manually adding Olympic plates, which takes longer but offers an effectively unlimited resistance ceiling. Pin-loaded suits many PT studios, circuit training and home gym users who value speed between sets. Plate-loaded may suit lifters who already own plates or who expect to eventually lift beyond a standard stack's limit.

It depends on the rack. Some modular rack systems support a bolt-on Smith machine attachment, but most standard power racks are not designed for one — Smith machine guide rails generally need to be precision-aligned to the frame during manufacturing for safe bar travel. If you're starting from a bare power rack and want to add Smith and cable functionality, an all-in-one machine like the XG75, XF10 or G3S may be a more practical option than retrofitting an attachment. Call us on 1300 247 888 and we can advise based on your current rack.

The XG75 needs roughly 3.5m × 3.5m of floor space and a 2.4m ceiling. The XF10 and G3S have slightly smaller footprints (around 2.5m × 2.5m of working clearance, 2.3m ceiling). Allow at least 60cm of clear space on each side of the machine for cable travel, and 0.8–1.2m of step-back room in front for standing cable exercises. Most Australian single-garage spaces, typically 2.4–2.7m high, can accommodate any machine in this range, but we recommend measuring your specific space before ordering.

Cable-based training can be effective for building muscle because it provides tension through the range of motion — useful for isolation work like flys, lateral raises, tricep pushdowns and cable curls. The Smith machine side adds guided compound lifts (squat, bench, overhead press) without needing a spotter, which can be valuable for solo training or beginners building confidence under load. Combined, an all-in-one machine like the XG75 can support a broad hypertrophy programme. As with any training equipment, results depend on programming, consistency and individual factors — we'd recommend speaking with a qualified trainer for guidance specific to your goals.

Both the XG75 and XF10 ship with the Smith machine included as standard. Some other all-in-one trainers on the market advertise larger weight stacks at a meaningfully higher listed price. If your training will require more than 45kg effective resistance per cable, a higher-capacity machine's larger stack may be worth the price difference. If having a Smith machine included from day one at a clear, lower listed price is more important to you, the XG75 or XF10 may be a better fit. We'd encourage you to compare specifications and pricing directly with any other retailer before deciding.

Yes. All current models are on display at our Milperra NSW showroom, 10/202 Milperra Road, Milperra NSW 2214 — open Monday to Friday 9am–5pm, with Saturday hours by appointment. You're welcome to test the Smith bar, pull the cables, inspect the welds and compare machines side by side before ordering. Call 1300 247 888 if you have questions before visiting.

Yes to both. Sydney Metro customers can book professional installation — our team assembles, levels and safety-checks the machine so it's ready to train on the same day. Outside Sydney, every machine ships on tracked, palletised heavy freight to Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Canberra and regional areas across all states and territories, with depot pickup available in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Adelaide.