Overlock comparison
JACK C3c vs JACK C5T: which overlock machine should you buy?
A side-by-side look at two overlock machines from our catalog: the specifications each one lists, where they differ, and which kind of production each suits. Both are used for garments, wovens, knitwear.
JACK C3c
High-speed overlock machine with a servo-assisted presser-foot shear, running up to 5500 s.p.m., available in 3-, 4-, 5- and 6-thread configurations for different seam needs.
JACK C5T
Digital top-feed overlock machine built for heavy materials and extra-heavy denim, running up to 6000 s.p.m.
Key differences
- JACK C5T lists the higher top speed: 6000 s.p.m. against 5500 s.p.m.
- Needle: JACK C3c — #11 or #14 depending on configuration; JACK C5T — DCx27, 11#–19# (model-dependent).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | JACK C3c | JACK C5T |
|---|---|---|
| Configurations | C3c-3-02/233 (3-thread) up to C3c-6-03/333 (6-thread) | — |
| Needle | #11 or #14 depending on configuration | DCx27, 11#–19# (model-dependent) |
| Max sewing speed | 5500 s.p.m. | Up to 6000 s.p.m. |
| Differential ratio | 0.7-2 | — |
| Presser foot lift | 6.5mm | — |
| Dimensions | 520 x 360 x 510mm | — |
| Weight | 27.32/34.65kg | — |
| Series | — | Overlock, digital top feed |
| Best for | — | Heavy materials, extra-heavy denim |
| 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 C3c if…
High-speed overlock machine with a servo-assisted presser-foot shear, running up to 5500 s.p.m., available in 3-, 4-, 5- and 6-thread configurations for different seam needs.
- Servo-assisted shear
- Smooth stitches
- Multiple thread options
Choose the JACK C5T if…
Digital top-feed overlock machine built for heavy materials and extra-heavy denim, running up to 6000 s.p.m.
- Digital top feed
- Runs up to 6000 s.p.m.
Swami Enterprises is an authorized JACK dealer and importer. 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 C3c and the JACK C5T?
JACK C5T lists the higher top speed: 6000 s.p.m. against 5500 s.p.m. Needle: JACK C3c — #11 or #14 depending on configuration; JACK C5T — DCx27, 11#–19# (model-dependent).
Which is better, the JACK C3c or the JACK C5T?
It depends on your fabric, operation and daily volume. The JACK C3c is described as: High-speed overlock machine with a servo-assisted presser-foot shear, running up to 5500 s.p.m., available in 3-, 4-, 5- and 6-thread configurations for different seam needs. The JACK C5T is described as: Digital top-feed overlock machine built for heavy materials and extra-heavy denim, running up to 6000 s.p.m.
What is the price of the JACK C3c and the JACK C5T?
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.