Lockstitch comparison
JUKI DDL-8700 vs MAQI LS0303Ft-II: 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 garments, wovens.
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.
MAQI LS0303Ft-II
MAQI's LS0303Ft-II is an electronic top-and-bottom-feed lockstitch machine with stepper-motor control, silent electronic reverse stitching, nine built-in stitch patterns, voice-guided one-touch operation, and a round-knife thread trimmer.
Key differences
- JUKI DDL-8700 lists an automatic thread trimmer; MAQI LS0303Ft-II does not list one.
Specifications side by side
| Specification | JUKI DDL-8700 | MAQI LS0303Ft-II |
|---|---|---|
| Series | — | Lockstitch, electronic top-and-bottom feed |
| Motor | — | Stepper motor control |
| Reverse stitching | — | Electronic needle pitch, silent |
| Stitch patterns | — | 9 built-in patterns |
| Operation | — | Voice navigation, one-touch |
| Thread trimmer | — | Round knife |
| 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 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.
Choose the MAQI LS0303Ft-II if…
MAQI's LS0303Ft-II is an electronic top-and-bottom-feed lockstitch machine with stepper-motor control, silent electronic reverse stitching, nine built-in stitch patterns, voice-guided one-touch operation, and a round-knife thread trimmer.
- Voice-guided one-touch operation
- Silent electronic reverse
Swami Enterprises stocks JUKI machines as a stocking partner. 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 JUKI DDL-8700 and the MAQI LS0303Ft-II?
JUKI DDL-8700 lists an automatic thread trimmer; MAQI LS0303Ft-II does not list one.
Which is better, the JUKI DDL-8700 or the MAQI LS0303Ft-II?
It depends on your fabric, operation and daily volume. 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. The MAQI LS0303Ft-II is described as: MAQI's LS0303Ft-II is an electronic top-and-bottom-feed lockstitch machine with stepper-motor control, silent electronic reverse stitching, nine built-in stitch patterns, voice-guided one-touch operation, and a round-knife thread trimmer.
What is the price of the JUKI DDL-8700 and the MAQI LS0303Ft-II?
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.