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The Align Pilates C8-Pro Pilates Reformer with Full Cadillac adds a full Cadillac frame and trapeze to the C8-Pro, Align's 8 wheel C-Series reformer. It is the full frame version of a Pilates reformer with tower. You get one machine for reformer classes and Cadillac work, with 12 springs, a trapeze and leg extensions in the box.
The reformer underneath is the standard C8-Pro: an oversize aluminium frame, a 36.2 x 22.8 in (92 x 58 cm) carriage and 41.9 in (106.5 cm) of travel. The Cadillac upper frame is full stainless steel. Align rates the C8-Pro for users 4'10" to 6'4" (145 to 193 cm) and up to 330.7 lb (150 kg). Align sells it as a commercial reformer, independently tested to EN ISO 20957-1:2013.
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Align's Full Cadillac guide needs about 96.5 in (2.45 m) of clear height to slot the frame poles into their brackets. Measure to the lowest beam, duct or light. Align does not publish the finished frame height.
Align-Pilates walks through the C8-Pro reformer that sits under this Cadillac frame.
Room, route and assembly checks are in the Before You Order tab. Ask us for current lead time and delivered pricing to your address.
| Deciding factor | C8-Pro with Full Cadillac (this page) | C8-Pro reformer alone |
|---|---|---|
| Cadillac frame | Full Cadillac frame and brackets included | None. Takes a Full or Half Cadillac later |
| Trapeze | Yes, with fluffy foot support and fuzzy handles | No |
| Springs | 12, including 2 very strong black for the trapeze | 5: 2 light, 2 medium, 1 strong |
| Bed height | 42 cm on the included leg extensions | 26 cm standard, 42 cm with optional extensions |
| Mattress converter and platform extender | Included | Sold separately |
| Storage | Cannot be stood upright with the frame fitted | Stackable, freestands, can be wheeled |
| Carriage and spring bar | 8 PU wheels, Rapid Change bar, 106.5 cm travel | 8 PU wheels, Rapid Change bar, 106.5 cm travel |
| User range | 145 to 193 cm, 150 kg max | 145 to 193 cm, 150 kg max |
| Pick it if | You teach Cadillac and trapeze work | You run reformer classes and stack machines |
| Your situation | Best pick |
|---|---|
| You teach trapeze or hanging work alongside reformer classes | This model |
| You want Cadillac work without the full frame | C8-Pro with Half Cadillac |
| You prefer the faster glide of a 4 nylon wheel carriage | C2-Pro Cadillac Reformer Combo |
| You already own a C8-Pro and want to add the frame | Align Full Cadillac Frame |
| You want a dedicated Cadillac table with no reformer | A2 Full Cadillac Trapeze Table |
| You are fitting out a whole studio in one order | Align Complete Studio Package |
| Your ceiling is under 96.5 in (2.45 m) | C8-Pro with Half Cadillac, or ask us first |
Sold separately: Gondola Pole (Align says to use one when standing on a reformer with leg extensions), two trestles for assembly, C-Series jump board, Pro Sitting Box, C-Series carriage protector and extra springs in either length.
Replacement springs, ropes, straps, handles and carabiners are available through us. Send the model and part.
Warranties are issued by Align-Pilates Equipment Ltd. and handled in North America by Kloz Inc., the exclusive distributor. They cover the original purchaser only and are not transferable. Align-Pilates will repair or replace any mechanical part that fails from a defect in materials or workmanship.
A8-Pro, C8-Pro, C8-S Pro, C8-PRO Noir, M8-Pro, Full and Half Cadillac systems. Use up to 37.5 hours per week. User weight limit: 150 kg / 330 lbs.
R8-Pro (Black and White), F3 Folding Reformer. Home use and commercial use up to 20 hours per week. User weight limit: 120 kg / 265 lbs.
Combo Chair III, Ladder Barrel RC. Use up to 37.5 hours per week. User weight limit: 150 kg / 330 lbs.
Full manufacturer terms: align-pilates.com/resources/warranty-maintenance
Questions before you order? Call (866) 861-6317, 9am to 6pm EST, Monday to Friday, or email support@recovathlete.com.
The Full Cadillac frame and brackets, a trapeze with fluffy foot support, leg extensions, a mattress converter and a platform extender. It ships with 12 springs. Align lists 5 springs with the reformer alone: 2 light, 2 medium and 1 strong.
Align says it is a matter of preference. The 8 PU wheels give a quieter, softer ride with a little more rolling resistance. The 4 nylon wheels on its C2-Pro RC give a faster glide. Many instructors prefer the ride they trained on.
Align sells the C8-Pro as one of its commercial reformers and says it suits group classes well. It is tested to EN ISO 20957-1:2013. Align's warranty is Light Commercial, for up to 27.5 hours of use a week.
Yes. Align builds the C8-Pro to take a Full or a Half Cadillac frame on brackets. We sell the Align Full Cadillac Frame separately. Send us your reformer model and we will confirm the brackets and leg extensions you need.
Align's Full Cadillac guide needs about 96.5 in (2.45 m) of clear height to slot the poles into the brackets. Align does not publish the finished frame height, so treat 96.5 in as your minimum.
Align asks for at least 39.4 in (1 m) of clear space all around the reformer. On the 96.1 x 26.0 in footprint, that is about 174.8 x 104.7 in (444 x 266 cm).
Align specifies users from 4'10" to 6'4" (145 to 193 cm). Maximum user weight is 330.7 lb (150 kg).
Not with the frame fitted. Align's guide says a C-Series reformer with a Cadillac attached cannot be stood upright for storage. On its own, the C8-Pro stacks top to tail and is wheeled.
Twelve music wire springs: 2 very light yellow, 4 medium red and 2 very strong black, all 47 cm, plus 2 light purple and 2 strong red at 64 cm. The black pair is for the trapeze. These are Align's own color names, so they do not match other brands.
Yes, and they are included. They raise the bed to 42 cm for Cadillac work and give the rope risers all 7 heights.
No. Both are sold separately. The Package tab lists what ships and what does not.
Yes, plan for one. Align's manual says to use a Gondola Pole whenever you stand on a reformer fitted with leg extensions. The pole is sold separately.
Align says every 2 years or 3,000 hours, whichever comes first, or at once if a spring kinks or deforms. Align voids the warranty if springs are not changed on that schedule.
Check all fittings after the first few uses, then on a regular logged schedule. Inspect ropes, stitching, carabiner gates and eyelets, and keep the runners clean. Dirty runners are the main cause of a noisy reformer. Replacement parts are available through us.
Align built it for a quiet class: the Silent system on the ropes and handles, plus 8 PU wheels under the carriage. Springs and the carriage still make normal mechanical sound. The Features tab has the detail.
It ships by freight in boxes. Align says 2 people are needed to unpack it, and the tools come in the box. White glove delivery and in room assembly are available as a paid add on.
Send us your room size, ceiling height and tallest user, and we will check the fit before you order.
Buying for yourself, spread the cost through Affirm at checkout. Buying for a gym, clinic, spa, or studio, apply with one of four business lenders and put the whole room on a single application.
RecovAthlete has no control over any financing decision. Approval is based on your creditworthiness and is solely the lender's decision.
Affirm at checkout. Rates run 0% to 36% APR based on your credit profile. Soft check to prequalify, so no impact on your score. No prepayment penalty.
Brickhouse Capital, Reliant Capital, Acorn Finance, or KWIPPED. Apply with two of the four and compare. Financed equipment can qualify for a Section 179 deduction. Confirm with your accountant.
Every page below has real prices, real monthly payment examples, and the lender comparison for that category. Pick the one you are buying.
Most business buyers are not buying one machine. They are building a room. Sauna, cold plunge, red light, vibration, hyperbaric, cryotherapy, and halotherapy all finance on the same paper through the same four lenders, and RecovAthlete quotes every category on one purchase order.
That means one freight schedule, one install window, and one financing application instead of six. It also gets you a better rate, because a bigger number on one application beats six small ones with six hard inquiries.
See commercial recovery equipment financing, or call 866-861-6317 and we will price the room.
| Lender | Type | Amount | Speed | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Affirm | Consumer, at checkout | Order total | Seconds | Personal purchases. 0% to 36% APR based on credit. Soft check to prequalify. |
| Brickhouse Capital | Direct equipment lender | Up to $250K on a one-page application, $1M+ with financials | ~24 hours | A full room or a full floor. Credit decisions made in-house. Tied to the business, not your personal credit report. |
| Reliant Capital | Lender and broker | Up to $500K application-only, $5M with financials | 2 to 4 hours | Medical, aesthetic, and wellness. Deferred payment options. New or used equipment. |
| Acorn Finance | Lending marketplace | $1,000 to $100,000 | 60 seconds to prequalify | Comparing offers. One application goes to 30 or more lenders with no impact to your score. |
| KWIPPED (APPROVE) | Lender marketplace | Minimum $1,500 equipment value | 60-second application | Larger commercial orders. Lenders compete, which usually returns the best APR. Businesses only. |
Apply with two of the four and compare. It costs nothing and the spread between offers is often significant.
Apply with Brickhouse Capital
Apply with Reliant Capital
Check your offers with Acorn Finance
For KWIPPED, call 866-861-6317 or email info@recovathlete.com and we will build the application around your order.
Pay in 4 splits the purchase into four interest-free payments charged every two weeks. Monthly installments spread the cost over a longer term, with rates from 0% to 36% APR depending on your credit profile. You see the exact terms before you agree to anything. No origination fees, no prepayment penalty, no late fees.
Prequalification does not. Affirm and Acorn Finance both run a soft check to show you offers, which has no impact on your score. Proceeding with a monthly installment plan or a business loan may involve a hard inquiry. That is why it pays to prequalify with more than one lender first and only proceed with the best offer.
Yes, and for most business buyers it is the better route. Brickhouse funds up to $250,000 on a one-page application with no financial statements. Reliant approves in 2 to 4 hours. Business financing is usually tied to the business rather than your personal credit report, and financed equipment can qualify for a Section 179 deduction. Confirm the tax position with your accountant.
No. This is the most common and most expensive mistake. Separate applications mean separate hard inquiries, separate payments, and a worse rate on each, because every individual ticket is small. Get one quote from RecovAthlete covering everything you are buying, including freight, and put that single number on one application.
Financed equipment can qualify. Section 179 lets US businesses deduct the cost of qualifying equipment in the year it is placed in service, and financing the purchase does not by itself disqualify it. The equipment must be in service, not merely ordered, within the tax year. Annual limits and eligibility rules are set by the IRS and change year to year, so consult your accountant.
Freight, yes. On Affirm it is part of the order total at checkout. On business financing, put freight on the RecovAthlete quote and the whole quote amount goes on the application. Installation and room construction are harder, because some equipment lenders will not fund non-equipment costs. Ask the lender before you sign.
Yes. Affirm charges no prepayment penalties. Acorn Finance and most business lenders also allow early payoff without penalty.
Tell us what you are buying and whether it is personal or for a business. We will point you at the right two lenders and quote freight and install as one number, which is also the number that goes on the application.
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