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SCB1000B

Body-Solid Pro ClubLine Counterbalanced Smith Machine

A full-commercial counterbalanced Smith machine — 454 kg capacity, a 2.7 kg starting bar and a lifetime frame warranty — built for busy gym floors and serious home gyms.

The Body-Solid Pro ClubLine SCB1000B Counterbalanced Smith Machine sits at the top of our Smith machine range. Its counterbalanced carriage drops the bar’s starting resistance to around 2.7 kg, so beginners and rehab clients can start light while strong lifters load up to 454 kg — all on an angled reverse-pitch bar that follows the natural path of a press or squat. Oval 11-gauge steel, case-hardened guide rods and club-quality bearings make it the Smith machine for facilities that run all day.

  • Counterbalanced bar: starting resistance of only about 2.7 kg (6 lb), so any user — from a first-timer to a powerlifter — starts at the right load.
  • 454 kg (1,000 lb) capacity: a full-commercial rating that handles the heaviest presses and squats on the floor.
  • Reverse-pitch bar path: the carriage is angled to follow the natural arc of a bench press, shoulder press or squat, so the movement feels right.
  • Lift heavy without a spotter: 20 lockout positions and adjustable safety stops let you rack or catch the bar at any point in the lift.
  • Club-quality glide: case-hardened guide rods and sealed linear bearings keep the carriage silky smooth at any weight.
  • Built for the gym floor: oval 11-gauge steel, all-4-side welded, backed by a lifetime frame and welds warranty.
  • Plates stay tidy: six Olympic (2″) plate-storage posts keep weights off the floor and within reach.

Leverage safety and stay in control of your workouts. The SCB1000B is the ideal partner for a total-body workout in any space-challenged facility: one compact station covers bench press, incline and chest press, shoulder (military) press, squats, lunges, calf raises, deadlifts, shrugs, bent-over rows, curls and dozens of other muscle-building exercises.

The carriage is counterbalanced to a comfortable 2.7 kg, so any size user can start with an appropriate resistance and then build up — the frame handles up to 454 kg with ease. Its reverse pitch and silky-smooth vertical carriage give you freedom of biomechanically correct movement, while 20 lockout positions and adjustable safety stops mean you can push to failure safely without a spotter.

Oval 11-gauge steel gives the SCB1000B a modern look and rock-solid stability. The counterbalances are shrouded and protected by gunmetal-grey shields, and case-hardened rods with club-quality bearings ensure smooth performance at any weight. Six integrated Olympic plate-storage posts keep your plates organised and off the floor. Add it all up and you have the perfect Smith machine for any facility — or the home gym that wants commercial-grade equipment.

Body-Solid Pro ClubLine — built for life.

Features

  • Counterbalanced Smith bar — starting resistance approx. 2.7 kg (6 lb)
  • Reverse-pitch carriage follows the natural path of presses and squats
  • 20 lockout positions with adjustable safety stops — no spotter needed
  • Case-hardened guide rods on sealed linear bearings for a super-smooth glide
  • Ergonomic oval 11-gauge steel mainframe, all-4-side welded
  • Counterbalances shrouded by gunmetal-grey protective shields
  • Six integrated Olympic (2″) plate-storage posts
  • Rated for full commercial use

Specifications

  • Weight capacity: 454 kg (1,000 lb)
  • Starting bar resistance: approx. 2.7 kg (counterbalanced)
  • Lockout positions: 20
  • Frame: oval 11-gauge steel
  • Plate storage: six Olympic (2″) posts
  • Product weight: 247 kg
  • Assembled dimensions: 127 L × 218 W × 213 H (cm)
  • Plates: Olympic (2″), purchased separately
  • UPC: 638448002708 · SKU: SCB1000B

Shipping & packaging

  • Ships as 3 boxes — Box 1: 79.8 kg, 219 × 77 × 20 cm; Box 2: 137.4 kg, 117 × 69 × 24 cm; Box 3: 61.7 kg, 121 × 48 × 24 cm
  • Dispatched by freight from our Adelaide warehouse (Woodville North, SA 5012); free shipping Australia-wide. Freight orders are usually delivered unattended (Authority to Leave), so please make sure there’s a safe, accessible spot to receive it. Due to the weight, please arrange help to receive and move it.

What does “counterbalanced” mean, and why does it matter?
A counterweight inside the frame offsets most of the bar and carriage weight, so the bar starts at only about 2.7 kg instead of 15–20 kg. Beginners, rehab clients and anyone working on technique can start light, while stronger lifters simply add plates — up to 454 kg.

Can I really lift heavy on my own without a spotter?
Yes. The bar has 20 lockout positions, so you can rack it with a simple twist of the wrist at any point in the lift, and the adjustable safety stops catch the bar if a rep fails.

What size weight plates does it take?
Olympic (2″) plates, loaded onto the bar sleeves. Six integrated storage posts keep them off the floor. Plates are purchased separately.

Is it suitable for a commercial gym?
Yes — it’s rated for full commercial use with a 454 kg capacity, oval 11-gauge steel and a lifetime frame and welds warranty. It’s equally at home in a serious home gym that wants commercial-grade equipment.

Can I do free-weight barbell work on it as well?
The SCB1000B is a dedicated Smith machine with a guided bar. If you also want j-cups and spotter arms for free-weight lifting, the Powerline PSM200 Smith Machine PRO combines a Smith bar with a half rack.

How does it differ from the Powerline PSM200 and the Best Fitness BFSM250B?
The SCB1000B is the full-commercial model: counterbalanced bar, 454 kg capacity, oval 11-gauge steel and a lifetime frame warranty. The Powerline PSM200 is light-commercial (180 kg, 10-year frame warranty) and adds a free-weight half rack; the Best Fitness BFSM250B is the entry-level home Smith machine (136 kg, 3-year frame warranty).

What warranty does it come with?
A lifetime warranty on the frame and welds; 3 years on pulleys, bushings, bearings, hardware and guide rods; and 1 year on cables, upholstery and grips (normal wear).

Where does it ship from and how is it delivered?
It ships free by freight from our Adelaide warehouse (Woodville North, SA 5012) in 3 boxes weighing about 279 kg in total. Orders are dispatched the next business day, with delivery typically 3–8 business days to metropolitan areas. Freight orders are usually left unattended (Authority to Leave), so please ensure there’s a safe, accessible spot to receive it, and arrange help to move the boxes and assemble the machine.

This equipment range will stand the highest fitness and strength training levels, perfect for the hardcore home gym and all fitness facilities up to heavy duty commercial gyms.

Free shipping on all products, except for free weight items, to anywhere in Australia.

Orders containing free weight items will incur a $50 flat shipping fee.

All orders are dispatched next business day from our warehouse in Woodville North SA 5012.

Delivery in 3 to 8 business days after dispatch to most of Australia. Deliveries to rural and far regional areas may take up to 12 business days after dispatch.

Heavy-Commercial Warranty

LIFETIME: Frame & Welds

3 YEARS: Pulleys, Bushings, Bearings, Hardware, Guide Rods

1 YEAR: Cables, Upholstery, Grips, Dumbbells, Barbells, Weight Plates (normal wear)

ANY QUESTIONS?

Check our FAQ or contact us at support@bestfitness.com.au or 1800-957-859 or the chat box at the bottom right-hand corner of our website.

How the SCB1000B compares

Three Smith machines, three budgets. Here's how our range lines up — from the entry-level Best Fitness to the full-commercial Body-Solid Pro ClubLine.

 Best Fitness BFSM250BPowerline PSM200Body-Solid SCB1000B
Price (AUD)$699 $990 $4,990
TypeGuided Smith machineSmith + free-weight half rackCounterbalanced commercial Smith
Use ratingHomeLight commercialFull commercial
Bar pathVertical glide7° reverse pitchReverse pitch
Counterbalanced barYes — ~2.7 kg starting resistance
Lockout points201220
Free-weight J-cups + spotter armsYes — j-cups + 13″ arms
Plate-storage horns4 Olympic (2″)6 Olympic (2″)
Weight capacity136 kg180 kg454 kg
Frame steelSteel frame2″×2″ 12-gaugeOval 11-gauge, all-4-side welded
PlatesOlympic 2″Olympic 2″Olympic 2″
Lat attachmentBFLA250B (opt)PLT200 (opt)
Warranty (frame)3 yr10 yrLifetime
Product weight52 kg71 kg247 kg
Best forBudget home gymsStudios, PT & serious homeCommercial gyms & hardcore home gyms

Prices shown are live and include free delivery Australia-wide.

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