Hoist Fitness Club Line Leg Press CL-3403

Hoist CL-3403 Leg Press Machine for Sale

The Hoist Club Line Leg Press CL-3403 is a selectorized commercial leg press built on a suspended four-bar linkage that keeps its floor footprint unusually small. It suits health clubs, training studios, and serious home gyms that want guided heavy lower-body work in a frame sized for tight layouts.

• Resistance system—Slide Select, no guide rods
• Standard weight stack — 300 lbs (136 kg)
• Heavy Stack option—400 lbs (181 kg)
• Weight steps—5 lb on the standard build
• Calf work—raised foot plates built in
• Install—bolted to the floor
• Best fit—clubs and studios short on floor

What the CL-3403 Actually Loads

Every leg press machine for sale gets judged on a single resistance number, and on this frame that number is the smallest part of what your feet carry. Hoist's own owner's manual publishes the arithmetic outright: the weight you select at 100%, plus the sled itself, plus roughly a fifth of your body weight. That is more disclosure than you will find across most leg press machines on the market.

The sled is the part nobody advertises. It begins at 35 lbs and climbs to 80 lbs as your legs extend, so resistance builds through the rep rather than falling away near lockout. That climb is what Hoist means by a strength curve with no drop-off—the phrase every dealer listing repeats and none of them explains.

Apply the formula to a 200 lb lifter, and the decision changes shape. At full extension on the standard setting, they are moving something close to 420 lbs, not 300. Hoist calls the body-weight share approximate and reserves the right to revise specifications, so treat it as a working estimate rather than a logbook entry.

How much does a leg press weigh without plates? It varies so much between frames that comparing your press to someone else's is mostly guesswork. The difference here is that Hoist prints the starting figure, so the machine you buy is at least a known quantity.

Choose the standard build unless your strongest presser already finishes sets past the low 400s at lockout.

Key Features

Each line below is what the engineering buys you day to day, not a repeat of the specification list further down.

• ✅ Suspended 4-bar linkage keeps the footprint tight
• ✅ Resistance holds firm at full extension
• ✅ No guide rods or selector pins to maintain
• ✅ Weight changes made from the seated position
• ✅ Quieter sets than a falling-plate stack
• ✅ Anti-slip footplate holds shoes under load
• ✅ Raised plates add calf presses on the same frame
• ✅ Entry and exit handle steadies the transfer
• ✅ Accessory tray keeps keys and phone off the floor
• ✅ Low profile keeps sightlines open across the room
• ✅ Heavy Stack build available for strong lifters
• ✅ Custom shield wraps and logo decals offered

Floor Space, Installation, and Delivery

This is the shortest leg press Hoist build, and that is the entire reason the model exists. Most commercial presses ask for eight feet of floor before you add walking room; the CL-3403 asks for well under six, which is why it sits among the Club Line units Hoist lays out inside a one-car-garage footprint.

Installation is not optional work. The hoist requires the unit to be bolted to the exercise floor using a minimum of 4 1/2-inch bolts, and the manual is blunt that skipping it risks serious injury. Budget two people, a ratchet set, a rubber mallet, a tape measure, and a level, then check the frame is square and perpendicular before first use.

Will a leg press fit in a basement or garage gym? Often, but the crate and the stairs decide it, not the assembled dimensions. Measure your doorways and turns first, then confirm access arrangements against the shipping and returns terms before you order.

Facilities planning a full floor layout can book a gym design session and place this frame against the rest of the room properly.

Full Specifications

Every published figure for both builds sits here in one place.

• Length—67.25 in (171 cm)
• Width—44.25 in (112 cm)
• Height—49.25 in (125 cm)
• Machine weight—782 lbs (355 kg)
• Machine weight (HS) — 882 lbs (400 kg)
• Model codes—CL-3403 / CL-3403-HS
• Frame and body—10 years, commercial
• Structural moving parts — 5 years
• Cables and upholstery — 1 year

Hoist sells through private invoice rather than open pricing, so lead times, color options, and freight are quoted per order. The team at Hamilton Home Fitness can price both builds side by side before you commit.

Who It Suits and Who Should Skip It

Suits you if:

• Clubs and studios tight on floor space
• Facilities wanting quieter leg day sets
• Strong lifters needing the heavy-stack build
• Mixed-ability rooms needing fast weight changes

Skip it if:

• Anyone who cannot bolt into the floor
• Buyers needing a published user weight cap
• Rooms without a clear path for a crated frame

That second point deserves saying plainly: Hoist publishes no maximum user weight for this frame anywhere in the inputs, the live listing, the spec sheet, or the manual. If your facility policy requires a stated user limit, confirm it in writing before ordering rather than assuming one exists.

Compare Three Hoist Leg Press Machines

Hoist builds three presses stocked here, and they solve different problems rather than sitting at different price points. The Roc-It Leg Press RS-2403 moves the user through the rep, while the Dual Action Leg Press RPL-5403 trades the stack for plates.

Hoist Club Line CL-3403

• Stack—two selectorized builds offered
• Calf work—raised plates on the footplate
• Footprint—shortest of the three
• Price—$6,050.00
• Choose it for heavy loading in a small bay

Hoist Roc-It RS-2403

• Stack—380 lb, 10 lb upgrade offered
• Calf work—oval plate suits calf presses
• Footprint—85.50 in long
• Price—$7,480.00
• Choose it for a rocking seat and glute drive

Hoist Dual Action RPL-5403

• Stack—plate loaded to a 945 lb cap
• Calf work—oversized plate for calf presses
• Footprint—97.00 in long
• Price—$5,148.00
• Choose it for plate loading, top-end load

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the heavy stack added later or built in?

It is a separate model code, CL-3403-HS, specified when the order is placed. Both versions share the same frame dimensions, and the heavier resistance system accounts for the difference in machine weight.

How is Slide Select different from a pin-loaded stack?

It removes the guide rods and the selector pin entirely, which cuts the friction points that need servicing. Weight is chosen from a seated position rather than by reaching behind the seat.

Is it quieter than a standard weight stack?

Hoist states that decibel and vibration testing in its own R&D lab measured Club Line machines around 30% quieter on average from the user's position. That is the manufacturer's figure rather than an independently verified result, though the leverage design does remove falling plates.

Can the CL-3403 be used for calf raises?

Yes. Extra raised foot plates are built into the platform for calf presses, so the station covers ankle work without a second frame. Facilities wanting dedicated single-joint leg work usually pair it with the Club Line Leg Extension CL-3401.

What does the warranty actually cover?

Coverage runs to the original purchaser only and applies to manufacturer defects in workmanship or materials. Pulleys, bearings, and bushings carry three years, and the policy excludes removal, transportation, and reinstallation costs. Hoist grades coverage by setting, and how gym equipment warranties compare explains what separates commercial from light commercial use.

Can I order it in custom colors?

Custom frame and upholstery colors are available on request, with pricing and lead times quoted case by case. Branded shield wraps and logo decals are offered at additional cost, and Hoist asks for CMYK codes to match as closely as printing allows.

How much maintenance does it need?

Hoist publishes separate home and commercial schedules, with commercial rooms inspecting cables, hardware, and decals far more often. Cables and belts are treated as scheduled replacement items rather than lifetime components, so plan for them.

Request a quote on the CL-3403 today and our team will confirm build, colour and delivery access before anything ships.