Description
Jacobs Ladder Commercial Cardio Stair Climber Self-Powered 40% Incline
The Jacobs Ladder is a commercial-grade continuous-loop stair climbing machine designed for gyms, athletic training facilities, and fitness centers. Unlike conventional stair steppers, it uses a moving ladder belt with fixed wood rungs that the user climbs hand-over-hand and foot-over-foot at a fixed 40-degree incline, driving the belt entirely with their own body weight — no motor, no external power needed for operation. A Polar-integrated digital console tracks elapsed time, heart rate, distance in feet, climbing rate in feet per minute, and calories burned; the console runs on a standard AC adapter (included).
Specifications & What's Included
- Brand: Jacobs Ladder — Made in USA (North Tonawanda, NY)
- Type: Commercial continuous-loop stair climber
- Incline: Fixed 40%
- Drive: Self-powered — user body weight drives the belt; no motor
- Rung material: Wood rungs on continuous loop belt
- Display: Polar-integrated digital console — elapsed time, heart rate, distance (ft), rate (ft/min), calories
- Display power: 120V AC, 60Hz, 8W (AC adapter included)
- Overall dimensions: 96" L × 32" W × 67" H
- Mobility: Caster wheels on base for repositioning
- Included: AC adapter for digital display
Applications
The Jacobs Ladder is built for commercial fitness environments — health clubs, university athletic programs, military and first-responder conditioning facilities, and physical therapy settings. The fixed 40% incline and self-powered design distribute effort across the upper and lower body simultaneously, engaging the arms, shoulders, core, glutes, and legs in a coordinated climbing motion. Because the belt speed is controlled entirely by the user's pace rather than a motor, the machine naturally matches exertion to output, making it suitable for both high-intensity interval training and sustained aerobic conditioning. The low-impact nature of the movement — no hard foot strike, no joint loading from a motorized belt — makes it a popular alternative to treadmills and stair mills in athletic rehabilitation and conditioning programs. Jacobs Ladder machines have been a fixture in commercial and institutional gym settings since the 1990s and remain in active use today.
This Jacobs Ladder commercial stair climber has been used and is in good working condition, though it shows significant cosmetic wear and tear consistent with commercial gym use. The photos document the current state of the machine — please review them carefully. The AC adapter for the digital display is included. Due to its size (96" x 32" x 67", 300 lbs), this machine requires freight shipment; please contact us for a shipping quote or to arrange local pickup or an in-person viewing at our facility. Please view our photo set and contact us if you have any questions.
Warranty Information
Additional Information
Brand: |
Jacobs Ladder |
Model: |
Jacobs Ladder Commercial Stair Climber |
MPN: |
3367 |
SKU: |
52182 |
Type: |
Commercial Stair Climber / Step Cardio Machine |
Power Type: |
Self-Powered (no external power required for operation) |
Power Requirements: |
120V AC, 60Hz, 8W (display only) |
Incline: |
40% |
Display: |
Polar heart rate monitor — elapsed time, heart rate, distance, rate ft/min, calories |
Display Power: |
AC adapter included (120V AC, 60Hz, 8W) |
Step/Rung Material: |
Wood rungs on continuous loop belt |
Overall Dimensions: |
96" L x 32" W x 67" H |
Country/Region of Manufacture: |
United States |
Seller Notes: |
Includes AC adapter for digital display. Freight shipment required. |
Application: |
Commercial gym, fitness center, athletic training, low-impact cardio |
Compatible With: |
Polar heart rate chest straps (heart rate receiver built in) |
Condition Notes: |
This Jacobs Ladder commercial stair climber is in good working condition with significant cosmetic wear from commercial use. AC adapter for the digital display is included. 300 lbs — freight shipment required. Please review all photos carefully. |
California Prop 65 Warning: |
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead and lead compounds, and DEHP (a phthalate), which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Go to P65Warnings.ca.gov |
