Lockstitch comparison
JACK 5558G vs MAQI Q6Ls THE-MAX: 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 Q6Ls THE-MAX
MAQI's Q6Ls THE-MAX is the large-sewing-space model in MAQI's THE-MAX line, built for bulkier work under the arm — dual-blade smart thread cutting with an ultra-short thread tail, and a sensorless, easy-lift knee support.
Key differences
- Series: JACK 5558G — Lockstitch, edge cutter; MAQI Q6Ls THE-MAX — Lockstitch, THE-MAX large sewing space.
- Availability: JACK 5558G — Order on request; MAQI Q6Ls THE-MAX — Order on request. Call to confirm today's stock.
Specifications side by side
| Specification | JACK 5558G | MAQI Q6Ls THE-MAX |
|---|---|---|
| Series | Lockstitch, edge cutter | Lockstitch, THE-MAX large sewing space |
| 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 |
| Thread trimming | — | Dual-blade smart cutting, ~3mm thread tail |
| Knee support | — | Sensorless, easy-lift |
| Sewing space | — | Boundless / oversized under-arm space |
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 Q6Ls THE-MAX if…
MAQI's Q6Ls THE-MAX is the large-sewing-space model in MAQI's THE-MAX line, built for bulkier work under the arm — dual-blade smart thread cutting with an ultra-short thread tail, and a sensorless, easy-lift knee support.
- Oversized sewing space
- Dual-blade smart cutting
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 Q6Ls THE-MAX?
Series: JACK 5558G — Lockstitch, edge cutter; MAQI Q6Ls THE-MAX — Lockstitch, THE-MAX large sewing space. Availability: JACK 5558G — Order on request; MAQI Q6Ls THE-MAX — Order on request. Call to confirm today's stock.
Which is better, the JACK 5558G or the MAQI Q6Ls THE-MAX?
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 Q6Ls THE-MAX is described as: MAQI's Q6Ls THE-MAX is the large-sewing-space model in MAQI's THE-MAX line, built for bulkier work under the arm — dual-blade smart thread cutting with an ultra-short thread tail, and a sensorless, easy-lift knee support.
What is the price of the JACK 5558G and the MAQI Q6Ls THE-MAX?
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.