Buying a Used Sole F85 in 2026: What to Check, Which Model, and What to Pay

A used Sole F85 in good working order sells for roughly $975 to $2,200 right now, and most clean ones land somewhere around $1,300 to $1,500. Sole currently lists a new F85 at $2,199.99 on its own site. So the math is simple: a used Sole F85 makes sense when it's priced at 60 to 70 percent of new or less, and it stops making sense the moment a seller asks for close to the full new price.

I help people buy and sell heavy fitness equipment for a living, and treadmills are the machines I see go wrong most often in private sales. Not because they break, but because nobody checks the right things before money changes hands. The F85 is Sole's top folding treadmill, it's heavy, and it's built well enough that a ten year old one can still be a smart buy. Below I'll cover what a used Sole F85 should cost, how to tell the older and newer versions apart, the exact checks I'd run at pickup, and the red flags that should make you walk.

What a used Sole F85 costs in 2026

A fair price for a used Sole F85 is $1,000 to $1,600, depending on age, console generation and how hard it was used.

Here's what recent Sole F85 listings on Commonplace have actually asked. These are real listings, not estimates:

Used Sole F85 listing	Condition	Details	Asking price
Los Angeles, CA	Excellent	2021, 77 hours on it, 4.0 HP	$975
Chapel Hill, NC	Good	Not stated	$1,130
Round Rock, TX	Like new	15.6 inch touchscreen generation	$1,550
Hanover, MD	Excellent	2023, 4.0 HP	$2,208

Look at the spread. A 2021 unit with 77 hours on the clock asked under $1,000, and a 2023 unit asked more than Sole's current new price. That second one is the trap. When a used F85 is priced at or above what Sole charges new (with a warranty attached), you're paying for the convenience of not waiting on a delivery, and that's not worth $2,200.

My rule of thumb on used Sole F85 prices:

• Under $900: an older LCD-console unit, or a newer one with a problem the seller knows about. Ask why.
• $1,000 to $1,400: the sweet spot. A working machine with normal wear.
• $1,400 to $1,700: fair only for the touchscreen generation in clean shape with low hours.
• Over $1,800: you're close enough to new that you should just buy new.

Which Sole F85 model to look for: older LCD vs current touchscreen

There are two used Sole F85 versions worth knowing: the older LCD-console F85 and the current generation with a 15.6 inch HD touchscreen.

The frame and deck footprint are basically the same idea across years. Both have the big 22 by 60 inch deck that made the F85 popular with tall runners. What changed is the console and the published specs. Older F85s were commonly advertised with a 4.0 HP motor and a user weight rating in the 375 to 400 pound range. Sole's current product page lists the F85 with a 3.5 HP motor, a 350 pound weight capacity, 15 levels of incline and the 15.6 inch touchscreen.

Sole F85	Older (LCD console)	Current (touchscreen)
Console	LCD readout with buttons	15.6 inch HD touchscreen
Deck	22 x 60 inches	22 x 60 inches
Motor (as advertised)	Commonly 4.0 HP	3.5 HP per Sole's current listing
Max user weight (as advertised)	Commonly 375 to 400 lb	350 lb per Sole's current listing
Typical used price	$800 to $1,200	$1,200 to $1,600

Which one should you buy? If you walk or run and don't care about streaming classes, an older Sole F85 is the better value. The console is the part most likely to age badly on any treadmill, and a simple LCD console has less to go wrong. If you want the screen, buy the newer one and test that screen hard at pickup.

Still deciding between models? My Sole F63 vs F80 vs F85 comparison breaks down the whole lineup, and if the F80 looks like enough treadmill for you, here's my used Sole F80 guide.

What to check on a used Sole F85 before you pay

The seven checks that matter on a used Sole F85 are the belt, the deck, the motor under load, the incline, the console, the fold, and the hours.

I've watched people buy treadmills after pressing start and watching the belt move for ten seconds. That tells you almost nothing. Here's what I'd actually do, in order:

1. Walk on it at 3 mph for two full minutes. Then jog at 6 if you can. You're feeling for the belt slipping or stuttering when your foot lands. A slipping belt means it's loose, worn or the deck needs lubricating.
2. Lift the belt edge and look at the deck. Turn the machine off and unplug it. Lift the side of the belt and look at the board underneath. You want a smooth surface. Grooves, a fuzzy worn patch in the middle or dry black dust mean the deck has been run dry for a long time.
3. Run it at top speed for 30 seconds. Listen for grinding or a rising whine, and smell for anything hot. The motor on an F85 is overbuilt, which is exactly why a struggling one is a warning sign.
4. Run the incline all the way up and all the way down. It should move smoothly through every level and stop cleanly. A stuck or jerky incline usually means the incline motor, and that's a repair.
5. Test every button or the whole touchscreen. Speed, incline, programs, the fan, the heart rate grips. On touchscreen units, open apps and swipe around. A laggy or flickering screen won't fix itself.
6. Fold it and lower it. The F85 uses an assisted fold. The deck should rise without a fight and lower gently on its own. If it drops hard or won't hold upright, the lift shock is tired.
7. Ask for hours and miles. Many consoles can show total distance or time. Ask the seller to pull it up. Low hours plus a clean deck is the best combination you'll find.

Also look at the frame welds near the uprights and check the power cord for nicks. And ask when the belt was last lubricated. A blank stare is an answer too.

Common Sole F85 problems and red flags

The most common problems on a used Sole F85 are belt slip, a dry or worn deck, console faults and a tired incline motor. None of them are unique to Sole, but they're the ones that turn a deal into a project.

Walk away if you see any of these:

• Error codes on startup that the seller brushes off as "it does that sometimes."
• A burning or electrical smell after a few minutes at speed.
• Visible grooves in the deck or a belt that's shiny and glazed in the middle.
• An incline that's stuck at one level.
• A seller who won't let you run it before paying. On a 300 pound machine, that's a hard no.
• A price at or near new. Sole's warranty is written for the original buyer, so assume none of it comes with you.

That last point matters more than people think. Sole's current listing shows a lifetime frame and motor warranty plus 3 years on the deck and electronics, but that coverage protects whoever bought it from Sole. A used buyer is usually on their own unless the seller's platform backs the sale.

Can a 2010 Sole F85 still be a good treadmill for walking? Yes, and this is one of the questions I get most. An older F85 that passes the checks above is a fine walking treadmill. The big deck is forgiving, the frame is heavy and steady, and walking puts much less strain on the motor than running does. Just price it like an older machine.

Is a used Sole F85 worth it compared to the alternatives?

A used Sole F85 is worth it if you want a heavy-duty folding treadmill with a big deck and don't need a subscription screen to stay motivated.

The F85 is a workhorse. It's not a content platform. If live classes are what get you on the belt, a used Peloton Tread or a NordicTrack with iFit is the more honest pick, and I compared them head to head in Peloton Tread vs Sole F85 vs NordicTrack 1750. But if you just want to walk, run and watch your own TV, the Sole F85 is the one I'd rather buy secondhand. Fewer screens to fail. Fewer subscriptions to cancel.

Compared to its little brother, the F85 earns its premium with the 22 inch wide deck and a heavier frame. If you're over six feet, run fast or just want the most stable folding Sole you can get, the F85 is the right call. If you mostly walk and space is tight, a used F80 saves you a few hundred dollars and gives up very little.

Moving a used Sole F85: the part nobody plans for

A Sole F85 weighs roughly 300 pounds, and getting it out of someone's basement is where most private treadmill sales fall apart.

Published weights for the F85 range from about 294 to 319 pounds depending on the year. It folds, which helps with floor space, but folded doesn't mean light. Two people carrying an F85 down a narrow staircase is how walls get gouged and backs get hurt. I've seen buyers show up with a hatchback and a friend and drive home with nothing.

This is why we built Commonplace the way we did. When you buy a used Sole F85 through us, our background-checked drivers pick it up from the seller, run a 30 to 50 point inspection on site and text you photos and a video of it working before it ever leaves the house. Then they bring it to you, carry it in and set it up. You get 60 minutes with it in your own home to walk, jog and test everything on the list above. If it's not right, you don't pay for it. Here's how the whole process works.

Sole F85 FAQ

How much is a used Sole F85 worth?

Usually $1,000 to $1,600. Older LCD-console units in working order sit at the low end, and clean touchscreen units with low hours sit at the top. Anything priced near Sole's new price of about $2,200 is overpriced for a used machine without a warranty.

Is a 2010 Sole F85 treadmill OK for walking?

Yes, if it passes a real test. Walk on it for a few minutes, lift the belt and check the deck for grooves, and run the incline through its full range. An older F85 with a healthy deck is a solid walking treadmill and a good value.

What's the difference between the Sole F80 and F85?

Mostly the deck and the frame. The F85 has the larger 22 by 60 inch running surface and a heavier build, which matters for tall users and runners. For walking, a used F80 does nearly the same job for less money.

Does the Sole F85 warranty transfer to a second owner?

Don't count on it. Sole writes its warranty for the original purchaser. If you're buying used, the protection has to come from how you buy, which is why an inspection before delivery and a chance to test it at home matter so much.

How heavy is a Sole F85?

Roughly 294 to 319 pounds depending on the year. It folds upright to save floor space, but plan on proper equipment and at least two experienced movers for any stairs.

Buying or selling a Sole F85

If you've got a Sole F85 in a spare room that's turned into a very expensive coat rack, it's worth real money, and you don't have to haul it anywhere to sell it. List it free on Commonplace, our drivers handle the pickup, and you get paid when it's loaded on the truck. Our guide on how to sell a treadmill walks through pricing and prep.

And if you're buying, browse inspected used treadmills on Commonplace. Every one gets checked before it leaves the seller's house, delivered and set up by our team, and you still get an hour at home to make sure it's the one.