Major Fitness
Major Fitness Drone2 Advanced Smith Machine
LiftEvidence pick: Best for Heavy Cable Work
1:1 cables for heavy rows and pulldowns, with clear assembly instructions
- Best for
- Lifters who prioritise heavy cable rows and pulldowns and want an all-in-one that is easier than most to assemble.
- Skip if
- Anyone who wants long cable travel for flyes and crossovers, or needs reliable published dimensions before ordering.
Major Fitness
Smith machine + cage + cables
Amazon customer rating
See current rating and reviews on AmazonAmazon's rating, not ours — it changes over time, so we link to the live figure.
- Type
- Smith machine + cage + cables
- Cable system
- Dual lat-pulldown and cable crossover, aluminium pulleys, 1:1 ratio, plate-loaded
- LiftEvidence score
- 7.1 / 10
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Quick verdict
LiftEvidence editorial assessment
An all-in-one cage with a Smith bar, dual lat-pulldown and cable-crossover systems on aluminium pulleys, and a long accessory list. Its distinguishing feature is a 1:1 cable ratio: the load at the handle equals the plates on the carriage, so heavy rows and pulldowns need fewer plates than on 2:1 machines — at the cost of shorter cable travel. Owners like the clear instructions, smooth operation and accessories; some note lower-quality plastic parts. The listing's dimensions are inconsistent, so measure against the manufacturer's manual before buying.
Specifications
Source: manufacturer listing
As stated by the manufacturer (website or Amazon listing; conflicts are noted). Information that was not available or could not be confirmed is omitted or marked “Not reliably published”.
- Brand
- Major Fitness
- Model
- Drone2 Advanced
- ASIN
- B0F6V4R67L
- Type
- Smith machine + cage + cables
- Stated Smith capacity
- Listing states 2,000 lb for the rack
- Cable system
- Dual lat-pulldown and cable crossover, aluminium pulleys, 1:1 ratio, plate-loaded
- Frame
- 2 × 2 in steel uprights
- Warranty
- Lifetime after-sales support (listing wording)
- Warranty
- Listing promises lifetime after-sales support; formal warranty terms not stated in the details we reviewed.
Sources: Amazon.com listing. Checked October 8, 2026.
Who it suits
LiftEvidence editorial assessment
Best suited to
- All-in-One Home Gym
- Cable Work
- Hypertrophy
Lifters who prioritise heavy cable rows and pulldowns and want an all-in-one that is easier than most to assemble.
Less suitable for
Anyone who wants long cable travel for flyes and crossovers, or needs reliable published dimensions before ordering.
Strengths and drawbacks
LiftEvidence editorial assessment
Strengths
- 1:1 cable ratio for heavy pulling
- Dual pulldown and crossover systems
- Owners praise the instructions
- Large accessory kit
Drawbacks
- Inconsistent dimensions on the listing
- Some plastic parts
- Small review base (56)
- Formal warranty terms not stated
Smith bar, cables and build
LiftEvidence editorial assessment
Our interpretation of the specifications, stated construction and recurring customer feedback. We have not independently tested this product.
- Smith bar smoothness
- Good
- Cable training
- Good
- Stability
- Good
- Free-weight rack use
- Good
- Build quality
- Good
- Durability
- Good
Evidence and product claims
Scientific evidence, independent testing and manufacturer claims are different kinds of information and are not equivalent.
Independent testing
No independent laboratory testing of this model identified.
Manufacturer claims
1:1 pulley ratio; aluminium pulley set; 2,000 lb rated rack (manufacturer listing).
Marketing statements; not independently verified.
Customer feedback
Source: Amazon customer reviews · checked October 8, 2026
Amazon customer rating
See current rating and reviews on AmazonAmazon's rating, not ours — it changes over time, so we link to the live figure.
Customer ratings reflect user experience on Amazon. They are not LiftEvidence ratings and are not controlled evidence.
Recurring themes
Owners find it good value and easy to assemble with clear instructions, sturdy and smooth, and like the included accessories and the ability to load plates for heavier cable work. Some note lower-quality plastic parts.
Commonly praised
- Clear instructions
- Smooth operation
- Accessories included
Commonly criticised
- Some lower-quality plastic parts
Editorial scores
LiftEvidence editorial assessment · 0–10
7.1/ 10 · LiftEvidence score (weighted)
- Frame & build · 25%
- 7.0
- Smith system · 20%
- 7.0
- Cable system · 15%
- 8.0
- Versatility · 15%
- 8.5
- Specification transparency · 10%
- 5.0
- Owner feedback · 15%
- 6.5
Editorial judgements from the manufacturer's specifications, stated construction and recurring customer-review themes, using the same criteria for every product in this category. They are not measurements, and we have not tested this product. How we evaluate
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Where to check the price
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Major Fitness Drone2
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