Overlock comparison
JACK C3c vs SINGER S 8150: 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.
SINGER S 8150
SINGER's S 8150 is a direct-drive five-thread overlock machine, sharing the S 8140's power-saving direct-drive motor, automatic lubrication and adjustable differential feed with an extra thread for safety-stitch style seams.
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 C3c | SINGER S 8150 |
|---|---|---|
| Configurations | C3c-3-02/233 (3-thread) up to C3c-6-03/333 (6-thread) | — |
| Needle | #11 or #14 depending on configuration | — |
| Max sewing speed | 5500 s.p.m. | — |
| Differential ratio | 0.7-2 | — |
| Presser foot lift | 6.5mm | — |
| Dimensions | 520 x 360 x 510mm | — |
| Weight | 27.32/34.65kg | — |
| Threads | — | 5-thread overlock |
| Motor | — | Direct drive, up to 70% power saving |
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 SINGER S 8150 if…
SINGER's S 8150 is a direct-drive five-thread overlock machine, sharing the S 8140's power-saving direct-drive motor, automatic lubrication and adjustable differential feed with an extra thread for safety-stitch style seams.
Swami Enterprises is an authorized JACK dealer and importer. Swami Enterprises stocks SINGER 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 C3c and the SINGER S 8150?
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 C3c or the SINGER S 8150?
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 SINGER S 8150 is described as: SINGER's S 8150 is a direct-drive five-thread overlock machine, sharing the S 8140's power-saving direct-drive motor, automatic lubrication and adjustable differential feed with an extra thread for safety-stitch style seams.
What is the price of the JACK C3c and the SINGER S 8150?
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.