REP Fitness PR-1100 Power Rack vs CAP Barbell FM-905Q Power Rack
REP Fitness PR-1100 Power Rack (#4, best budget) vs CAP Barbell FM-905Q Power Rack (#5): in our Power Racks scoring the REP Fitness PR-1100 Power Rack totals 7.3/10 and the CAP Barbell FM-905Q Power Rack 5.8/10, the REP Fitness PR-1100 Power Rack leading on Versatility and Stability.
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Side by side
| REP Fitness PR-1100 Power Rack | CAP Barbell FM-905Q Power Rack | |
|---|---|---|
| Steel | 2x2" 14-gauge | 11- and 12-gauge tubing |
| Dimensions | 48" x 47.5" x 80.5" | 50" x 46" x 85" |
| Inside Width | 44" (45.5" deep) | — |
| Capacity | 700 lbs | 500 lbs |
| Holes | 1" diameter, 3" spacing, numbered | — |
| Weight | 130 lbs | 59.5 lbs |
| Safeties | Full-length pin-pipe safeties | — |
| Warranty | Limited lifetime (frame) | 30-day manufacturer |
| Price | Check price → | Check price → |
How they differ in real use
Built from our power racks scoring, each product's published specifications, and verified owner feedback — not hands-on testing.
Both the REP Fitness PR-1100 Power Rack and the CAP Barbell FM-905Q Power Rack made our Top 5 Power Racks, at #4 (best budget) and #5. Replaces the Fitness Reality 810XLT, whose Amazon listings are no longer available, as the budget pick. BarBend names it the best budget power rack: 2x2" 14-gauge steel with 1" holes on 3" spacing and laser-cut numbered uprights, full-length safeties, a multi-grip pull-up bar and compatibility with REP's 1000-Series lat/row and dip attachments. Its 700 lb rating and lack of bolt-down points keep it behind the 11- and 13-gauge cages above, while its full cage, included safeties and attachment path put it well ahead of the CAP starter rack below. Lightweight entry-level rack with 11/12-gauge steel tubing. Basic but functional with pull-up bar and storage posts, best understood as a starter rack for budget-conscious beginners.
We score power racks on Build Quality (35%), Stability (25%), Versatility (20%), Weight Capacity (10%) and Value (10%). On that basis the REP Fitness PR-1100 Power Rack totals 7.3 out of 10 and the CAP Barbell FM-905Q Power Rack 5.8. The widest gap is Versatility, where the REP Fitness PR-1100 Power Rack scores 8 against 4 for the CAP Barbell FM-905Q Power Rack: attachments and accessories. Stability also separates them: 6.5 for the REP Fitness PR-1100 Power Rack versus 5 for the CAP Barbell FM-905Q Power Rack.
On paper, the specifications that actually differ: Steel: 2x2" 14-gauge on the REP Fitness PR-1100 Power Rack versus 11- and 12-gauge tubing on the CAP Barbell FM-905Q Power Rack; Dimensions: 48" x 47.5" x 80.5" on the REP Fitness PR-1100 Power Rack versus 50" x 46" x 85" on the CAP Barbell FM-905Q Power Rack; Capacity: 700 lbs on the REP Fitness PR-1100 Power Rack versus 500 lbs on the CAP Barbell FM-905Q Power Rack; Weight: 130 lbs on the REP Fitness PR-1100 Power Rack versus 59.5 lbs on the CAP Barbell FM-905Q Power Rack; Warranty: Limited lifetime (frame) on the REP Fitness PR-1100 Power Rack versus 30-day manufacturer on the CAP Barbell FM-905Q Power Rack.
Check current pricing at the merchant links below. Owners praise the REP Fitness PR-1100 Power Rack for multi-grip pull-up bar and full-length safeties included and laser-cut numbered uprights for repeatable J-cup and safety placement; the most common complaint is 14-gauge steel with a 700 lb rating (lower than the 11-gauge racks here). Owners praise the CAP Barbell FM-905Q Power Rack for 11- and 12-gauge steel tubing and very affordable entry point; the most common complaint is only 59.5 lbs (stability concern).
REP Fitness PR-1100 Power Rack
- Multi-grip pull-up bar and full-length safeties included
- Laser-cut numbered uprights for repeatable J-cup and safety placement
- Works with REP 1000-Series lat/row and dip attachments
- 80.5" height fits most basement and garage ceilings
- 14-gauge steel with a 700 lb rating (lower than the 11-gauge racks here)
- Cannot be bolted to the floor
- 3" hole spacing gives coarser bench and safety adjustments than Westside spacing
CAP Barbell FM-905Q Power Rack
- 11- and 12-gauge steel tubing
- Very affordable entry point
- Built-in pull-up bar
- Weight storage posts included
- Only 59.5 lbs (stability concern)
- 500 lb capacity (lowest in group)
- 30-day warranty only
Which should you buy?
The REP Fitness PR-1100 Power Rack is the better fit for first home-gym rack buyers and lifters squatting and benching under 700 lbs; it is the higher-scoring pick here, chiefly for Versatility and Stability. The CAP Barbell FM-905Q Power Rack is the better fit for absolute beginners on a budget and light to moderate lifting. The REP Fitness PR-1100 Power Rack is a poor fit for heavy powerlifters; the CAP Barbell FM-905Q Power Rack is a poor fit for heavy squatters.
Choose the REP Fitness PR-1100 Power Rack if
- First home-gym rack buyers
- Lifters squatting and benching under 700 lbs
- Garages with standard 8' ceilings
Skip it if
- Heavy powerlifters
- Lifters who want to bolt the rack down
Choose the CAP Barbell FM-905Q Power Rack if
- Absolute beginners on a budget
- Light to moderate lifting
- Those testing home gym commitment
Skip it if
- Heavy squatters
- Dynamic lifts without anchoring
Common questions
Is the REP Fitness PR-1100 Power Rack better than the CAP Barbell FM-905Q Power Rack?
In our Power Racks ranking the REP Fitness PR-1100 Power Rack scores higher overall, 7.3 to 5.8, with the biggest advantage in Versatility. The CAP Barbell FM-905Q Power Rack does not out-score it on any criterion we weigh.
What is the main difference between the REP Fitness PR-1100 Power Rack and the CAP Barbell FM-905Q Power Rack?
The headline spec difference is Steel: 2x2" 14-gauge on the REP Fitness PR-1100 Power Rack versus 11- and 12-gauge tubing on the CAP Barbell FM-905Q Power Rack. In use, the gap that matters most is Versatility (8 vs 4 in our scoring): attachments and accessories.