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TITAN T3 Yoke vs RM4 Fortis rack

Posted by Pascal Landshoeft

Sep 26, 2020 9:00:00 AM

TITAN T3 Yoke vs RM4 Fortis rack

This is a comparison between the TITAN T3 Yoke and the RM4 Fortis Rack. Follow the links for more details.

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Rogue fitness vs TITAN fitness

 

Rogue Fitness is the current market leader when it comes to a functional home gym and commercial gym equipment. They have one of the widest portfolios including racks, barbells, benches, dumbbells, and apparel for the weekend warrior and dedicated athlete. The biggest downside of Rogue Fitness is their comparatively high prices to the competition.

 

TITAN Fitness is the clear cost leader when you want to build a home gym on a budget that is still similar to what Rogue offers in function, look, and feel. While you will save about half on the sticker price you will run a higher risk of inconsistencies in quality compared to a purchase from Rogue. The equipment will be safe but is more likely to have blemishes, quality issues with welds or that pieces will not easily fit into place. That makes TITAN a good option for a DIY enthusiast who does not mind tinkering with their equipment, but not the first choice to get the best equipment and treat yourself.

 

 

Overview and review of the Rogue RM4 fortis rack 

The Rogue RM4 fortis rack comes in at $985 and is one of the better options for under $1000 from Rogue. Learn more in this review which was originally published in the Article "Which Rack to buy from Rogue for under $1000".
 
 
 
The RM4 Fortis is part of the Monster series of Rogue with special welding which makes it a little easier in your wallet. This is the est full rack from Rogue which you can get for under $1000. It is available in black only and is made in Columbus Ohio. 
 
This rack comes with a width of 49'' and a length of 49''. The height is 90''.  It is made from 3x3'' 11 gauge steel notes to come to a total footprint of 53''x53''. It ships with a pull-up bar, safety pins, J-Cups and MOnster band pegs. With this rack, you are entering the monster family of Rogue and can use the accessories which are labeled Monster.
 
The RM-4 Fortis Rack is a great option when you do not want too many options when you purchase and save money. If you like black this is a good option to stay friendly on the budget while not compromising too much on quality. 
 

Pros of the RM4 Fortis rack

 
If you need a full rack for your home gym and don't want to go all out this is the one for you. With under $1.000 you safe considerably to other models. It will do the job just like an RM4 with fewer options to customize. 
 

Cons of the RM4 Fortis rack

 
If you are really all about price, you might as well go for an even cheaper rack from the Infinity or Echo series to save more. Why spent $1000 when you do not get any customization. Still, that is just me talking as I am a sucker for merchandise.
 

Alternatives to the RM4 Fortis rack

 
Some viable alternatives to the RM-4 fortis rack are 
 
The RM4 is the big brother of the RM4-Fortis and gives you more options to customize. You can choose the color and height of the rack. In addition, you can also order Gussets or socket bars which go with this rack. IN turn, the RM4 comes in at a slightly higher price than the fortis. If you want to make your gym stand out from the rest on the block, this might be the right road to travel down. 
 
The RM 3 Fortis is the smaller version of the RM4 Fortis. This is a half rack which can be a good alternative if you are short for space and money. It will still do the trick for the squat, bench press, and deadlift. It will still come with a pull-up bar, band pegs, and J Cups to be ready to rock once it is unboxed.
 
The last alternative is the RML 490C. If you want to customize your rack, save money and get a bit of jazz going this is the option for you. It is only slightly above $1.000 and a full rack with color options. The only downside is that it is only compatible with the Monster lite series accessories from Rogue. You will, therefore, cut yourself out from the newest updates in the world of Rogue upgrades as they are first released for the Monster series. 
 

Overview and review of the TITAN T3 Yoke

The TITAN T3  Yoke with pulley will put you back about $350 - $370. TITAN is well known for their very good prices compared to their competition and will get you started on your home gym. This review was originally posted in “which Titan rack to buy for under $500

Overview of the T3 Yoke 

 
Yokes are great alternatives to power racks as they are portable, come with the plate storage and can be used for home carries. If you want to add a versatile tool to your gym you should definitely consider a yoke. Here are the specs and features of the TITAN version: 
 
Yoke details 
 
  •  Use as a Squat / Press Stand, Push or Drag Sled, or Yoke. 
  • A staple for Strongman training.
  • Adjustable crossbar to custom fit your height
  •  Integrated vertical plate storage. 
  • 2" hole spacing on uprights
  • 1" Westside spacing through the bench zone
  •  92" design makes for an ideal pull up bar height.
  • 2.95" Crossbar diameter.:
  • Weight: 178 LB
  • Height: 92"
  • Inside width: 45" 
  • Footprint: 51" x 52"
  • Uprights: 2"x3" 11 gauge steel 
  • Weight capacity: 750 LB
 

Pros of the Yoke 

 
Multifunctional Gym Equipment which is a great addition if you have to space to do carries. Kills many birds with one stone at a very good price. 
 

Cons of the Yoke

 
This item has a lot of welding to be done. These might be of poor quality with TITAN is this is where they often cut corners to justify the low prices. This will be mostly cosmetic, not functional. 
 

Alternatives to the Yoke 

 
 
The T3 uses a folding concept but with 2x3 steel tubes to be stored against the wall when you don’t use it. 
 
The X2 is one of the cheapest series in the TITAN line up. With its 2x2 steel tubes, it uses the least material to build a rack. If you want to downsize on all ends to fit a bench and rack into $500 budget comfortably, this is for you. 
 

Summary for the Yoke

 
A Yoke is always a good, cost-efficient option for many use cases. TITAN's price on it makes it extra sweet.

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