Lockstitch comparison
JACK Z7 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.
JACK Z7
Heavy-duty computerized lockstitch machine with triple transport — needle feed plus top and bottom feed together — controlled from a full digital touch panel, for sofas, car seats, luggage and heavy leather goods.
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
- JUKI DDL-8700 lists an automatic thread trimmer; JACK Z7 does not list one.
Specifications side by side
| Specification | JACK Z7 | JUKI DDL-8700 |
|---|---|---|
| Series | Heavy-Duty, triple transport | — |
| Feed | Needle feed + top feed + bottom feed (triple transport) | — |
| Controls | Full digital touch panel | — |
| Best for | Sofa, car seat, luggage, heavy leather goods | — |
| 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 Z7 if…
Heavy-duty computerized lockstitch machine with triple transport — needle feed plus top and bottom feed together — controlled from a full digital touch panel, for sofas, car seats, luggage and heavy leather goods.
- Triple transport feed
- Full digital touch panel
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 Z7 and the JUKI DDL-8700?
JUKI DDL-8700 lists an automatic thread trimmer; JACK Z7 does not list one.
Which is better, the JACK Z7 or the JUKI DDL-8700?
It depends on your fabric, operation and daily volume. The JACK Z7 is described as: Heavy-duty computerized lockstitch machine with triple transport — needle feed plus top and bottom feed together — controlled from a full digital touch panel, for sofas, car seats, luggage and heavy leather goods. 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 Z7 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.