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I can only give a 1 sided opinion of this equipment, as I have only ever dealt with the Muscle Motion brand.
I think the ASFID bench is one of the most versatile and ergonomically correct bench available, taking into consideration the proportions of the majority of potential users.
Since I designed this bench just over 2 years ago, we had it first manufactured and produced almost 2 years ago now.
Over 400 units has been sold since.
Muscle motion rack is just a simple functional economical rack with a multi grip chin up bar.
I also adapted this design about 2 years ago (seems Force USA liked it to so also implemented it at a later date).
We have since sold a few under 400 units in just over 1 1/2 years since the enhanced design.
You should be able to get the rack, bench and bar for $900 + delivery.
Note, the standard bar has a 28mm shaft size and some standard plates only fit on a 1 inch / 25.4mm shaft standard bar.
The muscle motion seems to have a few more options, you can either Smith machine squats or free standing barbells squats (scroll through the close up pics). Good to train beginners with too etc. Also at that bottom you can adjust the pegs for shrugs or deadlifts too. I wouldn't need to purchase a bench as i already have one and no need for legs attachements when squats are the ultimate
However i dig Powertec too as it looks great, compact & sturdy and the chin up bar is also a huge plus.
I've been quoted about $1400 for Powertec with latpulldown where as the Muscle motion is slightly more expensive etc.
Any one own or used any of the following i have mentioned? Appreciate your time and feedback!