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The Align Pilates M8-Pro Maple Wood Reformer with Half Cadillac puts the full tower repertoire on a solid North American maple frame, then keeps the oversized 93cm by 66cm carriage that makes the M8-Pro worth owning in the first place. You get push through bar work, pull down bar work, and spring loaded standing exercises on the same machine your clients already know, and you convert to a flat bed for Cadillac work using the mattress converter and platform extender that ship in the box.
Most reformers with a tower ask you to accept a narrower carriage or a shorter travel to make room for the uprights. This one does not. Travel stays at 104cm across the 8 wheel system, and the Rapid Change spring bar still adjusts with one hand while the springs stay attached.
Align-Pilates builds the M8-Pro to EN ISO 20957-1:2013 and has it independently tested, which matters when a studio insurer asks. The Rapid Change spring bar is the practical difference in a teaching environment. Changing spring load without unclipping springs and without moving a separate carriage stopper saves a handful of seconds every transition, and across a full class that is real teaching time back.
The same maple frame is available without the Half Cadillac, supplied with the Pro Sitting Box, as the M8-Pro with Pro Sitting Box. Buy that one if you want the carriage and the maple frame now and would rather add tower work later. The Half Cadillac frame and the M-Series bracket set retrofit to it, so nothing is wasted if you upgrade.
| Specification | What it means in practice |
|---|---|
| 104cm carriage travel | Long enough for full leg extension on taller clients without running out of track at the end of the range |
| 93cm x 66cm carriage | Wider than most studio reformers, so side lying and kneeling work stays stable for broader frames |
| 8 PU wheels on aluminium runners | Quieter under load and less wheel maintenance than a 4 wheel carriage over a commercial duty cycle |
| Rapid Change spring bar | Spring load changes with one hand, springs attached, no separate stopper to move |
| 8 springs, two lengths | Standard 47cm springs for reformer work, long 64cm springs for the Half Cadillac tower, so you are not swapping hardware between modes |
| Off centred shoulder rests | Rotate them to switch between two shoulder widths rather than buying a second set |
| 150kg maximum user weight | Rated for commercial use across a normal adult client range |
| Fixed 43cm carriage height | No leg options on this frame. Confirm it suits your rehab or accessibility needs before ordering |
Call 866-861-6317 between 9am and 6pm EST, Monday to Friday, if you want a component checked against your existing setup before ordering. White glove delivery and in room assembly are available as a paid add on.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product code | PAPM8HALFCAD |
| Frame | North American solid maple |
| Dimensions with Half Cadillac | 254cm L x 76cm W x 213cm H |
| Reformer weight | 80 kg |
| Weight with Half Cadillac | 130 kg |
| Carriage size | 93cm x 66cm |
| Carriage travel | 104 cm |
| Runners and wheels | Precision aluminium runners, 8 PU wheels |
| Spring bar | Rapid Change (RC), one hand adjustment with springs attached |
| Springs included | 8 nickel plated music wire springs |
| Footbar | 4 lockable positions including flat |
| Head rest | 3 positions |
| Shoulder rests | Removable, lockable, off centred for two widths |
| Rope adjustment | Combined T-Bar and Pro Rope, both ropes adjust together |
| Rope risers | Maple, outside frame, fully adjustable |
| Adjustable feet | No |
| Folding, standing, stacking | No, no, no |
| Maximum user weight | 150 kg |
| Certification | Independently tested to EN ISO 20957-1:2013 |
This machine ships freight on a pallet and arrives partially assembled. Plan for two people to move it into position, and assemble it in the room where it will live. The maple frame and the Half Cadillac uprights are heavy enough that carrying an assembled unit through a doorway is not realistic. Assembly guides and the full manual are published by Align-Pilates and we send the links with your order confirmation.
Yes. The Half Cadillac frame and the M-Series brackets are sold as separate components and fit the existing M8-Pro. You also need the mattress converter and platform extender to make the flat bed conversion work. Call us and we will confirm the exact part list against your machine before you order.
Same reformer and same Half Cadillac frame. The difference is what comes in the box. This configuration includes the Pro Sitting Box and the 60 inch maple gondola pole. The tower bundle includes a drop in mat and a padded foot strap instead. Pick based on which accessories you already own.
Assembled height is 213cm. Allow clearance above that for the pull down bar to travel and for a standing client working the arm springs. We suggest 240cm of clear height as a comfortable minimum. Measure to the lowest obstruction in the room, not the highest point of the ceiling.
Yes. The upholstered jump board is sold separately and swaps in for the removable maple standing platform. It is the same M-Series board used across the range.
Yes. Align-Pilates specifies the M8-Pro for studio use and has it independently tested to EN ISO 20957-1:2013, with an attestation of conformity available. Maximum user weight is 150kg.
The Align Pilates M8-Pro Maple Wood Reformer with Half Cadillac puts the full tower repertoire on a solid North American maple frame, then keeps the oversized 93cm by 66cm carriage that makes the M8-Pro worth owning in the first place. You get push through bar work, pull down bar work, and spring loaded standing exercises on the same machine your clients already know, and you convert to a flat bed for Cadillac work using the mattress converter and platform extender that ship in the box.
Most reformers with a tower ask you to accept a narrower carriage or a shorter travel to make room for the uprights. This one does not. Travel stays at 104cm across the 8 wheel system, and the Rapid Change spring bar still adjusts with one hand while the springs stay attached.
Align-Pilates builds the M8-Pro to EN ISO 20957-1:2013 and has it independently tested, which matters when a studio insurer asks. The Rapid Change spring bar is the practical difference in a teaching environment. Changing spring load without unclipping springs and without moving a separate carriage stopper saves a handful of seconds every transition, and across a full class that is real teaching time back.
The same maple frame is available without the Half Cadillac, supplied with the Pro Sitting Box, as the M8-Pro with Pro Sitting Box. Buy that one if you want the carriage and the maple frame now and would rather add tower work later. The Half Cadillac frame and the M-Series bracket set retrofit to it, so nothing is wasted if you upgrade.
| Specification | What it means in practice |
|---|---|
| 104cm carriage travel | Long enough for full leg extension on taller clients without running out of track at the end of the range |
| 93cm x 66cm carriage | Wider than most studio reformers, so side lying and kneeling work stays stable for broader frames |
| 8 PU wheels on aluminium runners | Quieter under load and less wheel maintenance than a 4 wheel carriage over a commercial duty cycle |
| Rapid Change spring bar | Spring load changes with one hand, springs attached, no separate stopper to move |
| 8 springs, two lengths | Standard 47cm springs for reformer work, long 64cm springs for the Half Cadillac tower, so you are not swapping hardware between modes |
| Off centred shoulder rests | Rotate them to switch between two shoulder widths rather than buying a second set |
| 150kg maximum user weight | Rated for commercial use across a normal adult client range |
| Fixed 43cm carriage height | No leg options on this frame. Confirm it suits your rehab or accessibility needs before ordering |
Call 866-861-6317 between 9am and 6pm EST, Monday to Friday, if you want a component checked against your existing setup before ordering. White glove delivery and in room assembly are available as a paid add on.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product code | PAPM8HALFCAD |
| Frame | North American solid maple |
| Dimensions with Half Cadillac | 254cm L x 76cm W x 213cm H |
| Reformer weight | 80 kg |
| Weight with Half Cadillac | 130 kg |
| Carriage size | 93cm x 66cm |
| Carriage travel | 104 cm |
| Runners and wheels | Precision aluminium runners, 8 PU wheels |
| Spring bar | Rapid Change (RC), one hand adjustment with springs attached |
| Springs included | 8 nickel plated music wire springs |
| Footbar | 4 lockable positions including flat |
| Head rest | 3 positions |
| Shoulder rests | Removable, lockable, off centred for two widths |
| Rope adjustment | Combined T-Bar and Pro Rope, both ropes adjust together |
| Rope risers | Maple, outside frame, fully adjustable |
| Adjustable feet | No |
| Folding, standing, stacking | No, no, no |
| Maximum user weight | 150 kg |
| Certification | Independently tested to EN ISO 20957-1:2013 |
This machine ships freight on a pallet and arrives partially assembled. Plan for two people to move it into position, and assemble it in the room where it will live. The maple frame and the Half Cadillac uprights are heavy enough that carrying an assembled unit through a doorway is not realistic. Assembly guides and the full manual are published by Align-Pilates and we send the links with your order confirmation.
Yes. The Half Cadillac frame and the M-Series brackets are sold as separate components and fit the existing M8-Pro. You also need the mattress converter and platform extender to make the flat bed conversion work. Call us and we will confirm the exact part list against your machine before you order.
Same reformer and same Half Cadillac frame. The difference is what comes in the box. This configuration includes the Pro Sitting Box and the 60 inch maple gondola pole. The tower bundle includes a drop in mat and a padded foot strap instead. Pick based on which accessories you already own.
Assembled height is 213cm. Allow clearance above that for the pull down bar to travel and for a standing client working the arm springs. We suggest 240cm of clear height as a comfortable minimum. Measure to the lowest obstruction in the room, not the highest point of the ceiling.
Yes. The upholstered jump board is sold separately and swaps in for the removable maple standing platform. It is the same M-Series board used across the range.
Yes. Align-Pilates specifies the M8-Pro for studio use and has it independently tested to EN ISO 20957-1:2013, with an attestation of conformity available. Maximum user weight is 150kg.
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The Align Pilates M8-Pro Maple Wood Reformer with Half Cadillac puts the full tower repertoire on a solid North American maple frame, then keeps the oversized 93cm by 66cm carriage that makes the M8-Pro worth owning in the first place. You get push through bar work, pull down bar work, and spring loaded standing exercises on the same machine your clients already know, and you convert to a flat bed for Cadillac work using the mattress converter and platform extender that ship in the box.
Most reformers with a tower ask you to accept a narrower carriage or a shorter travel to make room for the uprights. This one does not. Travel stays at 104cm across the 8 wheel system, and the Rapid Change spring bar still adjusts with one hand while the springs stay attached.
Align-Pilates builds the M8-Pro to EN ISO 20957-1:2013 and has it independently tested, which matters when a studio insurer asks. The Rapid Change spring bar is the practical difference in a teaching environment. Changing spring load without unclipping springs and without moving a separate carriage stopper saves a handful of seconds every transition, and across a full class that is real teaching time back.
The same maple frame is available without the Half Cadillac, supplied with the Pro Sitting Box, as the M8-Pro with Pro Sitting Box. Buy that one if you want the carriage and the maple frame now and would rather add tower work later. The Half Cadillac frame and the M-Series bracket set retrofit to it, so nothing is wasted if you upgrade.
| Specification | What it means in practice |
|---|---|
| 104cm carriage travel | Long enough for full leg extension on taller clients without running out of track at the end of the range |
| 93cm x 66cm carriage | Wider than most studio reformers, so side lying and kneeling work stays stable for broader frames |
| 8 PU wheels on aluminium runners | Quieter under load and less wheel maintenance than a 4 wheel carriage over a commercial duty cycle |
| Rapid Change spring bar | Spring load changes with one hand, springs attached, no separate stopper to move |
| 8 springs, two lengths | Standard 47cm springs for reformer work, long 64cm springs for the Half Cadillac tower, so you are not swapping hardware between modes |
| Off centred shoulder rests | Rotate them to switch between two shoulder widths rather than buying a second set |
| 150kg maximum user weight | Rated for commercial use across a normal adult client range |
| Fixed 43cm carriage height | No leg options on this frame. Confirm it suits your rehab or accessibility needs before ordering |
Call 866-861-6317 between 9am and 6pm EST, Monday to Friday, if you want a component checked against your existing setup before ordering. White glove delivery and in room assembly are available as a paid add on.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product code | PAPM8HALFCAD |
| Frame | North American solid maple |
| Dimensions with Half Cadillac | 254cm L x 76cm W x 213cm H |
| Reformer weight | 80 kg |
| Weight with Half Cadillac | 130 kg |
| Carriage size | 93cm x 66cm |
| Carriage travel | 104 cm |
| Runners and wheels | Precision aluminium runners, 8 PU wheels |
| Spring bar | Rapid Change (RC), one hand adjustment with springs attached |
| Springs included | 8 nickel plated music wire springs |
| Footbar | 4 lockable positions including flat |
| Head rest | 3 positions |
| Shoulder rests | Removable, lockable, off centred for two widths |
| Rope adjustment | Combined T-Bar and Pro Rope, both ropes adjust together |
| Rope risers | Maple, outside frame, fully adjustable |
| Adjustable feet | No |
| Folding, standing, stacking | No, no, no |
| Maximum user weight | 150 kg |
| Certification | Independently tested to EN ISO 20957-1:2013 |
This machine ships freight on a pallet and arrives partially assembled. Plan for two people to move it into position, and assemble it in the room where it will live. The maple frame and the Half Cadillac uprights are heavy enough that carrying an assembled unit through a doorway is not realistic. Assembly guides and the full manual are published by Align-Pilates and we send the links with your order confirmation.
Yes. The Half Cadillac frame and the M-Series brackets are sold as separate components and fit the existing M8-Pro. You also need the mattress converter and platform extender to make the flat bed conversion work. Call us and we will confirm the exact part list against your machine before you order.
Same reformer and same Half Cadillac frame. The difference is what comes in the box. This configuration includes the Pro Sitting Box and the 60 inch maple gondola pole. The tower bundle includes a drop in mat and a padded foot strap instead. Pick based on which accessories you already own.
Assembled height is 213cm. Allow clearance above that for the pull down bar to travel and for a standing client working the arm springs. We suggest 240cm of clear height as a comfortable minimum. Measure to the lowest obstruction in the room, not the highest point of the ceiling.
Yes. The upholstered jump board is sold separately and swaps in for the removable maple standing platform. It is the same M-Series board used across the range.
Yes. Align-Pilates specifies the M8-Pro for studio use and has it independently tested to EN ISO 20957-1:2013, with an attestation of conformity available. Maximum user weight is 150kg.
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The Align Pilates M8-Pro Maple Wood Reformer with Half Cadillac puts the full tower repertoire on a solid North American maple frame, then keeps the oversized 93cm by 66cm carriage that makes the M8-Pro worth owning in the first place. You get push through bar work, pull down bar work, and spring loaded standing exercises on the same machine your clients already know, and you convert to a flat bed for Cadillac work using the mattress converter and platform extender that ship in the box.
Most reformers with a tower ask you to accept a narrower carriage or a shorter travel to make room for the uprights. This one does not. Travel stays at 104cm across the 8 wheel system, and the Rapid Change spring bar still adjusts with one hand while the springs stay attached.
Align-Pilates builds the M8-Pro to EN ISO 20957-1:2013 and has it independently tested, which matters when a studio insurer asks. The Rapid Change spring bar is the practical difference in a teaching environment. Changing spring load without unclipping springs and without moving a separate carriage stopper saves a handful of seconds every transition, and across a full class that is real teaching time back.
The same maple frame is available without the Half Cadillac, supplied with the Pro Sitting Box, as the M8-Pro with Pro Sitting Box. Buy that one if you want the carriage and the maple frame now and would rather add tower work later. The Half Cadillac frame and the M-Series bracket set retrofit to it, so nothing is wasted if you upgrade.
| Specification | What it means in practice |
|---|---|
| 104cm carriage travel | Long enough for full leg extension on taller clients without running out of track at the end of the range |
| 93cm x 66cm carriage | Wider than most studio reformers, so side lying and kneeling work stays stable for broader frames |
| 8 PU wheels on aluminium runners | Quieter under load and less wheel maintenance than a 4 wheel carriage over a commercial duty cycle |
| Rapid Change spring bar | Spring load changes with one hand, springs attached, no separate stopper to move |
| 8 springs, two lengths | Standard 47cm springs for reformer work, long 64cm springs for the Half Cadillac tower, so you are not swapping hardware between modes |
| Off centred shoulder rests | Rotate them to switch between two shoulder widths rather than buying a second set |
| 150kg maximum user weight | Rated for commercial use across a normal adult client range |
| Fixed 43cm carriage height | No leg options on this frame. Confirm it suits your rehab or accessibility needs before ordering |
Call 866-861-6317 between 9am and 6pm EST, Monday to Friday, if you want a component checked against your existing setup before ordering. White glove delivery and in room assembly are available as a paid add on.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product code | PAPM8HALFCAD |
| Frame | North American solid maple |
| Dimensions with Half Cadillac | 254cm L x 76cm W x 213cm H |
| Reformer weight | 80 kg |
| Weight with Half Cadillac | 130 kg |
| Carriage size | 93cm x 66cm |
| Carriage travel | 104 cm |
| Runners and wheels | Precision aluminium runners, 8 PU wheels |
| Spring bar | Rapid Change (RC), one hand adjustment with springs attached |
| Springs included | 8 nickel plated music wire springs |
| Footbar | 4 lockable positions including flat |
| Head rest | 3 positions |
| Shoulder rests | Removable, lockable, off centred for two widths |
| Rope adjustment | Combined T-Bar and Pro Rope, both ropes adjust together |
| Rope risers | Maple, outside frame, fully adjustable |
| Adjustable feet | No |
| Folding, standing, stacking | No, no, no |
| Maximum user weight | 150 kg |
| Certification | Independently tested to EN ISO 20957-1:2013 |
This machine ships freight on a pallet and arrives partially assembled. Plan for two people to move it into position, and assemble it in the room where it will live. The maple frame and the Half Cadillac uprights are heavy enough that carrying an assembled unit through a doorway is not realistic. Assembly guides and the full manual are published by Align-Pilates and we send the links with your order confirmation.
Yes. The Half Cadillac frame and the M-Series brackets are sold as separate components and fit the existing M8-Pro. You also need the mattress converter and platform extender to make the flat bed conversion work. Call us and we will confirm the exact part list against your machine before you order.
Same reformer and same Half Cadillac frame. The difference is what comes in the box. This configuration includes the Pro Sitting Box and the 60 inch maple gondola pole. The tower bundle includes a drop in mat and a padded foot strap instead. Pick based on which accessories you already own.
Assembled height is 213cm. Allow clearance above that for the pull down bar to travel and for a standing client working the arm springs. We suggest 240cm of clear height as a comfortable minimum. Measure to the lowest obstruction in the room, not the highest point of the ceiling.
Yes. The upholstered jump board is sold separately and swaps in for the removable maple standing platform. It is the same M-Series board used across the range.
Yes. Align-Pilates specifies the M8-Pro for studio use and has it independently tested to EN ISO 20957-1:2013, with an attestation of conformity available. Maximum user weight is 150kg.
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The Align Pilates M8-Pro Maple Wood Reformer with Half Cadillac puts the full tower repertoire on a solid North American maple frame, then keeps the oversized 93cm by 66cm carriage that makes the M8-Pro worth owning in the first place. You get push through bar work, pull down bar work, and spring loaded standing exercises on the same machine your clients already know, and you convert to a flat bed for Cadillac work using the mattress converter and platform extender that ship in the box.
Most reformers with a tower ask you to accept a narrower carriage or a shorter travel to make room for the uprights. This one does not. Travel stays at 104cm across the 8 wheel system, and the Rapid Change spring bar still adjusts with one hand while the springs stay attached.
Align-Pilates builds the M8-Pro to EN ISO 20957-1:2013 and has it independently tested, which matters when a studio insurer asks. The Rapid Change spring bar is the practical difference in a teaching environment. Changing spring load without unclipping springs and without moving a separate carriage stopper saves a handful of seconds every transition, and across a full class that is real teaching time back.
The same maple frame is available without the Half Cadillac, supplied with the Pro Sitting Box, as the M8-Pro with Pro Sitting Box. Buy that one if you want the carriage and the maple frame now and would rather add tower work later. The Half Cadillac frame and the M-Series bracket set retrofit to it, so nothing is wasted if you upgrade.
| Specification | What it means in practice |
|---|---|
| 104cm carriage travel | Long enough for full leg extension on taller clients without running out of track at the end of the range |
| 93cm x 66cm carriage | Wider than most studio reformers, so side lying and kneeling work stays stable for broader frames |
| 8 PU wheels on aluminium runners | Quieter under load and less wheel maintenance than a 4 wheel carriage over a commercial duty cycle |
| Rapid Change spring bar | Spring load changes with one hand, springs attached, no separate stopper to move |
| 8 springs, two lengths | Standard 47cm springs for reformer work, long 64cm springs for the Half Cadillac tower, so you are not swapping hardware between modes |
| Off centred shoulder rests | Rotate them to switch between two shoulder widths rather than buying a second set |
| 150kg maximum user weight | Rated for commercial use across a normal adult client range |
| Fixed 43cm carriage height | No leg options on this frame. Confirm it suits your rehab or accessibility needs before ordering |
Call 866-861-6317 between 9am and 6pm EST, Monday to Friday, if you want a component checked against your existing setup before ordering. White glove delivery and in room assembly are available as a paid add on.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product code | PAPM8HALFCAD |
| Frame | North American solid maple |
| Dimensions with Half Cadillac | 254cm L x 76cm W x 213cm H |
| Reformer weight | 80 kg |
| Weight with Half Cadillac | 130 kg |
| Carriage size | 93cm x 66cm |
| Carriage travel | 104 cm |
| Runners and wheels | Precision aluminium runners, 8 PU wheels |
| Spring bar | Rapid Change (RC), one hand adjustment with springs attached |
| Springs included | 8 nickel plated music wire springs |
| Footbar | 4 lockable positions including flat |
| Head rest | 3 positions |
| Shoulder rests | Removable, lockable, off centred for two widths |
| Rope adjustment | Combined T-Bar and Pro Rope, both ropes adjust together |
| Rope risers | Maple, outside frame, fully adjustable |
| Adjustable feet | No |
| Folding, standing, stacking | No, no, no |
| Maximum user weight | 150 kg |
| Certification | Independently tested to EN ISO 20957-1:2013 |
This machine ships freight on a pallet and arrives partially assembled. Plan for two people to move it into position, and assemble it in the room where it will live. The maple frame and the Half Cadillac uprights are heavy enough that carrying an assembled unit through a doorway is not realistic. Assembly guides and the full manual are published by Align-Pilates and we send the links with your order confirmation.
Yes. The Half Cadillac frame and the M-Series brackets are sold as separate components and fit the existing M8-Pro. You also need the mattress converter and platform extender to make the flat bed conversion work. Call us and we will confirm the exact part list against your machine before you order.
Same reformer and same Half Cadillac frame. The difference is what comes in the box. This configuration includes the Pro Sitting Box and the 60 inch maple gondola pole. The tower bundle includes a drop in mat and a padded foot strap instead. Pick based on which accessories you already own.
Assembled height is 213cm. Allow clearance above that for the pull down bar to travel and for a standing client working the arm springs. We suggest 240cm of clear height as a comfortable minimum. Measure to the lowest obstruction in the room, not the highest point of the ceiling.
Yes. The upholstered jump board is sold separately and swaps in for the removable maple standing platform. It is the same M-Series board used across the range.
Yes. Align-Pilates specifies the M8-Pro for studio use and has it independently tested to EN ISO 20957-1:2013, with an attestation of conformity available. Maximum user weight is 150kg.
The Align Pilates M8-Pro Maple Wood Reformer with Half Cadillac puts the full tower repertoire on a solid North American maple frame, then keeps the oversized 93cm by 66cm carriage that makes the M8-Pro worth owning in the first place. You get push through bar work, pull down bar work, and spring loaded standing exercises on the same machine your clients already know, and you convert to a flat bed for Cadillac work using the mattress converter and platform extender that ship in the box.
Most reformers with a tower ask you to accept a narrower carriage or a shorter travel to make room for the uprights. This one does not. Travel stays at 104cm across the 8 wheel system, and the Rapid Change spring bar still adjusts with one hand while the springs stay attached.
Align-Pilates builds the M8-Pro to EN ISO 20957-1:2013 and has it independently tested, which matters when a studio insurer asks. The Rapid Change spring bar is the practical difference in a teaching environment. Changing spring load without unclipping springs and without moving a separate carriage stopper saves a handful of seconds every transition, and across a full class that is real teaching time back.
The same maple frame is available without the Half Cadillac, supplied with the Pro Sitting Box, as the M8-Pro with Pro Sitting Box. Buy that one if you want the carriage and the maple frame now and would rather add tower work later. The Half Cadillac frame and the M-Series bracket set retrofit to it, so nothing is wasted if you upgrade.
| Specification | What it means in practice |
|---|---|
| 104cm carriage travel | Long enough for full leg extension on taller clients without running out of track at the end of the range |
| 93cm x 66cm carriage | Wider than most studio reformers, so side lying and kneeling work stays stable for broader frames |
| 8 PU wheels on aluminium runners | Quieter under load and less wheel maintenance than a 4 wheel carriage over a commercial duty cycle |
| Rapid Change spring bar | Spring load changes with one hand, springs attached, no separate stopper to move |
| 8 springs, two lengths | Standard 47cm springs for reformer work, long 64cm springs for the Half Cadillac tower, so you are not swapping hardware between modes |
| Off centred shoulder rests | Rotate them to switch between two shoulder widths rather than buying a second set |
| 150kg maximum user weight | Rated for commercial use across a normal adult client range |
| Fixed 43cm carriage height | No leg options on this frame. Confirm it suits your rehab or accessibility needs before ordering |
Call 866-861-6317 between 9am and 6pm EST, Monday to Friday, if you want a component checked against your existing setup before ordering. White glove delivery and in room assembly are available as a paid add on.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product code | PAPM8HALFCAD |
| Frame | North American solid maple |
| Dimensions with Half Cadillac | 254cm L x 76cm W x 213cm H |
| Reformer weight | 80 kg |
| Weight with Half Cadillac | 130 kg |
| Carriage size | 93cm x 66cm |
| Carriage travel | 104 cm |
| Runners and wheels | Precision aluminium runners, 8 PU wheels |
| Spring bar | Rapid Change (RC), one hand adjustment with springs attached |
| Springs included | 8 nickel plated music wire springs |
| Footbar | 4 lockable positions including flat |
| Head rest | 3 positions |
| Shoulder rests | Removable, lockable, off centred for two widths |
| Rope adjustment | Combined T-Bar and Pro Rope, both ropes adjust together |
| Rope risers | Maple, outside frame, fully adjustable |
| Adjustable feet | No |
| Folding, standing, stacking | No, no, no |
| Maximum user weight | 150 kg |
| Certification | Independently tested to EN ISO 20957-1:2013 |
This machine ships freight on a pallet and arrives partially assembled. Plan for two people to move it into position, and assemble it in the room where it will live. The maple frame and the Half Cadillac uprights are heavy enough that carrying an assembled unit through a doorway is not realistic. Assembly guides and the full manual are published by Align-Pilates and we send the links with your order confirmation.
Yes. The Half Cadillac frame and the M-Series brackets are sold as separate components and fit the existing M8-Pro. You also need the mattress converter and platform extender to make the flat bed conversion work. Call us and we will confirm the exact part list against your machine before you order.
Same reformer and same Half Cadillac frame. The difference is what comes in the box. This configuration includes the Pro Sitting Box and the 60 inch maple gondola pole. The tower bundle includes a drop in mat and a padded foot strap instead. Pick based on which accessories you already own.
Assembled height is 213cm. Allow clearance above that for the pull down bar to travel and for a standing client working the arm springs. We suggest 240cm of clear height as a comfortable minimum. Measure to the lowest obstruction in the room, not the highest point of the ceiling.
Yes. The upholstered jump board is sold separately and swaps in for the removable maple standing platform. It is the same M-Series board used across the range.
Yes. Align-Pilates specifies the M8-Pro for studio use and has it independently tested to EN ISO 20957-1:2013, with an attestation of conformity available. Maximum user weight is 150kg.