Lockstitch comparison
JUKI DDL-8700 vs MAQI LS202Ft: 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 LS202Ft
MAQI's LS202Ft is an electronic (computerized) top-and-bottom-feed lockstitch machine with a large hook and hand wheel and a round-knife thread trimmer, built for heavier feed work than a standard lockstitch head.
Key differences
- JUKI DDL-8700 lists an automatic thread trimmer; MAQI LS202Ft does not list one.
Specifications side by side
| Specification | JUKI DDL-8700 | MAQI LS202Ft |
|---|---|---|
| Series | — | Lockstitch, electronic top-and-bottom feed |
| Hook | — | Large hook |
| Hand wheel | — | Large hand wheel |
| 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 LS202Ft if…
MAQI's LS202Ft is an electronic (computerized) top-and-bottom-feed lockstitch machine with a large hook and hand wheel and a round-knife thread trimmer, built for heavier feed work than a standard lockstitch head.
- Large hook and hand wheel
- Electronic thread tension
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 LS202Ft?
JUKI DDL-8700 lists an automatic thread trimmer; MAQI LS202Ft does not list one.
Which is better, the JUKI DDL-8700 or the MAQI LS202Ft?
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 LS202Ft is described as: MAQI's LS202Ft is an electronic (computerized) top-and-bottom-feed lockstitch machine with a large hook and hand wheel and a round-knife thread trimmer, built for heavier feed work than a standard lockstitch head.
What is the price of the JUKI DDL-8700 and the MAQI LS202Ft?
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.