Lockstitch comparison
JACK A4C vs MAQI Q5Tt: 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 A4C
AI-integrated lockstitch machine running the Jack NTB control system with the Octopus "Nine-Brain" chip — direct-drive servo motor, auto thread trimmer, auto backtack and auto foot lift at up to 5000 s.p.m.
MAQI Q5Tt
MAQI's Q5Tt is a two-motor ("two-drive") step-motor smart sewing machine with 0.1mm-precision electronic needle-pitch control and nine built-in stitch patterns. MAQI states a wide material range — from light gauze and stockings up to thick stacked material (quoted as up to 120+ layers of A4 paper or 16 layers of denim).
Key differences
- JACK A4C lists an automatic thread trimmer; MAQI Q5Tt does not list one.
- Series: JACK A4C — Lockstitch (A-series, AI-integrated); MAQI Q5Tt — Lockstitch, step-motor, two-drive.
- Availability: JACK A4C — Order on request; MAQI Q5Tt — Order on request. Call to confirm today's stock.
Specifications side by side
| Specification | JACK A4C | MAQI Q5Tt |
|---|---|---|
| Series | Lockstitch (A-series, AI-integrated) | Lockstitch, step-motor, two-drive |
| 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. | — |
| Control system | Jack NTB system with Octopus "Nine-Brain" AI chip | — |
| Motor | Direct-drive integrated servo motor | — |
| Feed | Computerized, auto-trimmer, auto backtack, auto foot lift | — |
| Availability | Order on request | Order on request |
| Needle pitch | — | Electronic, 0.1mm precision |
| Stitch patterns | — | 9 built-in patterns |
| Material range (MAQI-stated) | — | Up to 120+ layers of A4 paper, or 16 layers of denim, gauze, stockings or copper foil |
| Wiring | — | Fully enclosed at the rear of the head |
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 A4C if…
AI-integrated lockstitch machine running the Jack NTB control system with the Octopus "Nine-Brain" chip — direct-drive servo motor, auto thread trimmer, auto backtack and auto foot lift at up to 5000 s.p.m.
- AI Nine-Brain chip
- Auto trim, backtack & foot lift
- Direct-drive servo motor
Choose the MAQI Q5Tt if…
MAQI's Q5Tt is a two-motor ("two-drive") step-motor smart sewing machine with 0.1mm-precision electronic needle-pitch control and nine built-in stitch patterns. MAQI states a wide material range — from light gauze and stockings up to thick stacked material (quoted as up to 120+ layers of A4 paper or 16 layers of denim).
- 0.1mm precision needle pitch
- Wide stated material range
- Nine stitch patterns
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 A4C and the MAQI Q5Tt?
JACK A4C lists an automatic thread trimmer; MAQI Q5Tt does not list one. Series: JACK A4C — Lockstitch (A-series, AI-integrated); MAQI Q5Tt — Lockstitch, step-motor, two-drive. Availability: JACK A4C — Order on request; MAQI Q5Tt — Order on request. Call to confirm today's stock.
Which is better, the JACK A4C or the MAQI Q5Tt?
It depends on your fabric, operation and daily volume. The JACK A4C is described as: AI-integrated lockstitch machine running the Jack NTB control system with the Octopus "Nine-Brain" chip — direct-drive servo motor, auto thread trimmer, auto backtack and auto foot lift at up to 5000 s.p.m. The MAQI Q5Tt is described as: MAQI's Q5Tt is a two-motor ("two-drive") step-motor smart sewing machine with 0.1mm-precision electronic needle-pitch control and nine built-in stitch patterns. MAQI states a wide material range — from light gauze and stockings up to thick stacked material (quoted as up to 120+ layers of A4 paper or 16 layers of denim).
What is the price of the JACK A4C and the MAQI Q5Tt?
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.