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Double Duty, Half the Space. 
The Walrus delivers two powerhouse workouts - Lat pulldowns and Low rows - in a single, compact machine. Built for lifters who want to train back width and thickness without taking over the whole garage, this single tower combines a full-height Lat setup with a low row station using a vertical design that saves space without compromising strength. Made with rugged 11-gauge steel uprights and 1” Westside holes, it meets commercial and home gym standards.
Fast Transitions, Smarter Workouts.
Switching from pulldowns to rows is as easy as flipping the seat with one hand - no tools, no fuss. That means quicker transitions between sets and supersets, and less equipment crowding your training zone. With its 320lb weight stack with a true 1:1 pulley ratio means 100lbs feels like 100lbs - every rep counts, and there’s no guesswork about resistance.
Total Range, Total Control.
With a smooth-glide trolley system, you can adjust the handle height and cable position instantly - no need to stop and reset between exercises. Whether you want a full range for rows, a clean vertical pull for Lats, or short, explosive motions for accessory lifts, this machine adapts to your style. The trolley locks into place firmly, so you stay in control of grip, range, and angles at all times.
One Machine, Unlimited Back Gains.
The Walrus is your 2-in-1 back training solution. It packs pro-level performance into a sleek, home-gym-ready frame, giving you vertical and horizontal pulling power without the clutter. If you're serious about building your back, the Walrus is the only cable machine you’ll ever need.
Materials and Finish
11-gauge steel with a powder coat finish
Weight Stack
320lb weight stack with a 1:1 pulley ratio
Gross Weight
220kg (485lbs)
Dimensions (L x W x H)
83" (Seat fully extended) X 48" X 92"
Seat Material
Compressed PVC Sponge covered in Anti-slip leather
Pulley Material
Anodized Aluminum
Cable Material
4.8mm Polyurethane Coat
Weight Capacity
200kg
Uprights & Hole Diameter
3" X 3" uprights with 1" holes
Pin Length
3 1/4"
Warranty
Lifetime warranty
Product ID
9165
The Walrus comes with a 320lb weight stack that uses a true 1:1 pulley system - so when you lift 100lbs, it actually feels like 100lbs. No confusing ratios, just real resistance. You can adjust the weight in 10lb steps, starting from 10lbs all the way up to 320lbs, making it easy to find the right challenge for every set.
The Walrus features a smooth-glide trolley system that lets you easily adjust the handle height and cable length - no need to pause or reset between exercises. Whether you're doing full-range rows, vertical Lat pulldowns, or short, powerful pulls, the cable adjusts to match your movement. Once set, the trolley locks in place securely, giving you full control over your grip, range, and angle every time.
The Walrus has a one-hand folding seat that flips up or down in seconds - no tools, no bolts, just seamless transitions between movements. The pulley system that features less friction and drag, allowing for fluid motion and better control throughout each rep. Aside from performance the Walrus provides a robust yet sleek aesthetic that's perfect for home and commercial gym.
You’ll unlock true Lat pulldowns, low rows, face pulls, triceps pushdowns, curls, cable crunches, and dozens more. Vertical and horizontal pulls, all in one footprint.
A 1:1 pulley ratio means the weight you select is the actual weight you feel when lifting or pulling.
If you’re doing a lat pulldown and select 100lbs, you will feel exactly 100lbs of resistance. Some functional trainers have a 2:1 ratio, meaning selecting 100lbs would actually feel like 50lbs because the pulley system reduces the load.
A 1:1 ratio is great for strength training because it provides a more realistic resistance, similar to free weights.
The footprint is just 26" wide × 33" deep—roughly 4.41 square feet. That’s half the space of two separate machines.
Absolutely. The smooth-glide trolley system lets you micro-adjust cable height and stroke length on the fly for any body type or training style.
Super easy. The one-hand folding seat flips up or down in seconds—no tools, no bolts, just seamless transitions between movements.
Yes. The tower includes a lat bar handle, and the cable ends accept all standard carabiner-based cable attachments.
Yes, the Single Tower has a lifetime warranty.
I think the Walrus is near perfect, it's a great value, but it does bind from time to time. With that said, I would recommend it to anyone
I've had the Walrus built for about 2 months now and I'm completely happy with it. It arrived well-packed in a crate. Zero scratches, dents, or damage. Assembly was easy and straightforward following the YouTube video guide. The included written manual is not great and I didn't use it except to check that all parts were present. I use it alongside a more typical 2to1 2-stack functional trainer and the additional weight, height, and cable length are huge benefits. Everything is extremely smooth. Weight amounts are easy to adjust and I appreciate that I can easily hang small 2.5lb plates on as needed to fine-tune. With the seat in the upper position, the footprint is very compact. I also like the standard 3x3 and 1" hole construction that makes it somewhere I can use for storing attachments. My wife loves the ability to adjust the starting position for her height. Only cons I can think of are: - The included lat pulldown bar is pretty poor though I already had an alternative on hand that I use instead. I'd rather just not have one included, or include something that better matches the premium feel of the rest of the machine - The printed manual is not good - though the excellent YouTube assembly guide more than makes up for it. There should be a QR code to that video in the crate.
We are loving the walrus. I like the size of the weight stack. The pulleys are very smooth. It is built really well. The main benefit was that you can be seated for low row instead of on the floor. The only issue I have seen was that if you move the trolley up and down to position the bar you must make sure the bar is attached or due to slack the cable can jump off the bottom pulleys so if the pulleys captured the cable so they could not come off that would be nice. Also I would love to see a trolley for the front upright as an upgrade that would let you have functional trainer capabilities with the walrus.
The Walrus came in one large wooden box. The box had a few areas where the wood was smashed but everything came unscathed. Assembly was not the easiest. The instructions and video weren't as clear as I wish they were, but I got it together without too much frustration. The lower cable gave me some trouble. It runs through the supports and I found it difficult to fish it around the lower pully. I will still play with the cables to figure out the best tension for me. I feel that after a couple of months, Fringe will put out a revised video that will clear things up. I wish that the lower cable was pre-installed. The Walrus deserves 5 stars . It's heavy duty, works well and is constructed using excellent materials. After looking at competing machines, the Walrus is a great deal. There are a couple of small issues putting this thing together. I attribute these to the machine being brand new. Bottom line, I'm happy with my purchase.
The Walrus is a heavy duty piece of gym kit! I was debating getting a separate lat pull and low row station so that I don’t have to sit on the ground such as the budget friendly York offerings. The flip down seat is obviously the major selling point of this machine for me as it doesn’t make you compromise one station over the other and the other. If you are use to a commercial gym this machine absolutely matches the smoothness of those and I believe the pulling weight is more accurate since I can do slightly less on the Walrus. The steel is true 11-gauge with no issues, but there was a few signs of marring on the paint since it isn’t shipped in great packaging. Also the lat bar that comes with it is nice in my opinion since I didn’t have one and typically use MAG grips. Now onto the biggest gripe, the cable retention and durability. If you do not have a heavy enough pull down bar up top the cable will sag and come undone at the bottom of the unit. If you don’t catch it before you row the cable may be off the rollers which could shred the coating on that heavy duty steel. Happened once to me and honestly a separate piece of metal channel or a guide that you can remove for maintenance would seem to prevent this. Hopefully there’s a fix or retrofit for it down the line as I believe the very similar machine from ATX doesn’t do this. The odd part is that my cable may be faulty since I noticed the cable up over the top pulley right by where you attach handles to is starting to look chewed up despite it not having any interference issues unlike the bottom issues. Other than that it was a must buy for a guy whose favorite day is back day. The gripes are offset by the fact that it costs $1,000 less than the next machine that is similar!
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