Lockstitch comparison
JACK 5558G vs MAQI LS5490-4C: which lockstitch machine should you buy?
A side-by-side look at two lockstitch machines from our catalog: the specifications each one lists, where they differ, and which kind of production each suits. Both are used for wovens, garments.
JACK 5558G
Lockstitch machine with a built-in edge cutter and piping device, running up to 4000 s.p.m. for shirts, suits, pants and down jackets.
MAQI LS5490-4C
MAQI's LS5490-4C is an upper-differential intelligent flat sewing machine built for pleating and gathering work — a servo-driven upper differential presser foot, a dual-rack lower differential mechanism, and digital pleat programming across up to 9 segments.
Key differences
- Series: JACK 5558G — Lockstitch, edge cutter; MAQI LS5490-4C — Lockstitch, upper differential, four-automatic.
- Availability: JACK 5558G — Order on request; MAQI LS5490-4C — Order on request. Call to confirm today's stock.
Specifications side by side
| Specification | JACK 5558G | MAQI LS5490-4C |
|---|---|---|
| Series | Lockstitch, edge cutter | Lockstitch, upper differential, four-automatic |
| Needle | DBx1, 11-18# | — |
| Max sewing speed | Up to 4000 s.p.m. | — |
| Feature | Built-in edge cutter and piping device | — |
| Best for | Shirts, suits, pants, down jackets | — |
| Availability | Order on request | Order on request |
| Presser foot | — | Servo-driven upper differential, dedicated pleating foot |
| Lower feed | — | Dual-rack lower differential mechanism |
| Pleat programming | — | Digital, programmable up to 9 segments |
Highlighted rows differ. A dash means the catalog does not list that specification for the machine; ask us and we will confirm it.
Which one fits your work?
Choose the JACK 5558G if…
Lockstitch machine with a built-in edge cutter and piping device, running up to 4000 s.p.m. for shirts, suits, pants and down jackets.
- Built-in edge cutter
- Integrated piping device
- Runs up to 4000 s.p.m.
Choose the MAQI LS5490-4C if…
MAQI's LS5490-4C is an upper-differential intelligent flat sewing machine built for pleating and gathering work — a servo-driven upper differential presser foot, a dual-rack lower differential mechanism, and digital pleat programming across up to 9 segments.
- Servo upper differential foot
- Digital, segmented pleat control
Swami Enterprises is an authorized JACK dealer and importer. Swami Enterprises stocks MAQI machines as a stocking partner. Bring your own fabric to the Chanakya Place showroom and sew on both before you decide.
Questions buyers ask
What is the difference between the JACK 5558G and the MAQI LS5490-4C?
Series: JACK 5558G — Lockstitch, edge cutter; MAQI LS5490-4C — Lockstitch, upper differential, four-automatic. Availability: JACK 5558G — Order on request; MAQI LS5490-4C — Order on request. Call to confirm today's stock.
Which is better, the JACK 5558G or the MAQI LS5490-4C?
It depends on your fabric, operation and daily volume. The JACK 5558G is described as: Lockstitch machine with a built-in edge cutter and piping device, running up to 4000 s.p.m. for shirts, suits, pants and down jackets. The MAQI LS5490-4C is described as: MAQI's LS5490-4C is an upper-differential intelligent flat sewing machine built for pleating and gathering work — a servo-driven upper differential presser foot, a dual-rack lower differential mechanism, and digital pleat programming across up to 9 segments.
What is the price of the JACK 5558G and the MAQI LS5490-4C?
Prices depend on the model, quantity and the day. Call +91 99713 36656 or request a quote for today's price on either machine.
Can I see both machines before buying?
Yes. Visit the showroom at Chanakya Place, New Delhi. Call +91 99713 36656 first so the team can confirm which models are on display and in stock.
Not sure which to pick?
Tell us your fabric, operation and daily volume. A specialist will recommend one, with today's price.