Lockstitch comparison
JACK A3C vs JUKI DDL-8700: 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 A3C
Computerized single-needle lockstitch machine with auto thread trimmer, from Jack’s A-series — a step up from the A2C with Jack’s newer intelligent control system.

JUKI DDL-8700
JUKI's standard 1-needle lockstitch machine, also offered as the DDL-8700-7 with an automatic thread trimmer and a new-model compact servomotor for energy saving.
Key differences
- The catalog lists different roles for the two: compare the "best for" notes below and tell us your fabric and volume.
Specifications side by side
| Specification | JACK A3C | JUKI DDL-8700 |
|---|---|---|
| Series | Lockstitch (A-series) | — |
| Needle | DBx1, 11-18# | — |
| Number of threads | 2 | — |
| Max stitch length | 5mm | — |
| Presser foot lift (hand/auto) | 13mm / 6mm | — |
| Max sewing speed | 5000 s.p.m. | — |
| Motor | Direct-drive integrated servo motor | — |
| Controls | Intelligent operation panel, one-key reset | — |
| Feed | Computerized, auto-trimmer, auto backtack, auto foot lift | — |
| Best for | General garment stitching, production lines | — |
| Availability | Order on request | — |
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 A3C if…
Computerized single-needle lockstitch machine with auto thread trimmer, from Jack’s A-series — a step up from the A2C with Jack’s newer intelligent control system.
- One-key reset panel
- Auto trim, backtack & foot lift
Choose the JUKI DDL-8700 if…
JUKI's standard 1-needle lockstitch machine, also offered as the DDL-8700-7 with an automatic thread trimmer and a new-model compact servomotor for energy saving.
Swami Enterprises is an authorized JACK dealer and importer. Swami Enterprises stocks JUKI 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 A3C and the JUKI DDL-8700?
The catalog lists different roles for the two: compare the "best for" notes below and tell us your fabric and volume.
Which is better, the JACK A3C or the JUKI DDL-8700?
It depends on your fabric, operation and daily volume. The JACK A3C is described as: Computerized single-needle lockstitch machine with auto thread trimmer, from Jack’s A-series — a step up from the A2C with Jack’s newer intelligent control system. The JUKI DDL-8700 is described as: JUKI's standard 1-needle lockstitch machine, also offered as the DDL-8700-7 with an automatic thread trimmer and a new-model compact servomotor for energy saving.
What is the price of the JACK A3C and the JUKI DDL-8700?
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.