Lockstitch comparison
JUKI DDL-8700 vs MAQI LS5200MX-TD4: 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 LS5200MX-TD4
MAQI's LS5200MX-TD4 is a computerized lockstitch machine with a built-in edge cutter, a 26mm feed range for bulkier stacked material, and 0.1mm-precision electronic needle-pitch control. MAQI states it handles material from light stockings and gauze up to thick stacks (quoted as up to 120+ layers of A4 paper or 16 layers of denim).
Key differences
- JUKI DDL-8700 lists an automatic thread trimmer; MAQI LS5200MX-TD4 does not list one.
Specifications side by side
| Specification | JUKI DDL-8700 | MAQI LS5200MX-TD4 |
|---|---|---|
| Series | — | Lockstitch, computerized, with edge cutter |
| Needle pitch | — | Electronic, 0.1mm precision |
| Feed range | — | 26mm large-range fabric feeding space |
| Material range (MAQI-stated) | — | Up to 120+ layers of A4 paper, or 16 layers of denim, gauze, stockings or copper foil |
| 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 LS5200MX-TD4 if…
MAQI's LS5200MX-TD4 is a computerized lockstitch machine with a built-in edge cutter, a 26mm feed range for bulkier stacked material, and 0.1mm-precision electronic needle-pitch control. MAQI states it handles material from light stockings and gauze up to thick stacks (quoted as up to 120+ layers of A4 paper or 16 layers of denim).
- Built-in edge cutter
- 26mm feed range
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 LS5200MX-TD4?
JUKI DDL-8700 lists an automatic thread trimmer; MAQI LS5200MX-TD4 does not list one.
Which is better, the JUKI DDL-8700 or the MAQI LS5200MX-TD4?
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 LS5200MX-TD4 is described as: MAQI's LS5200MX-TD4 is a computerized lockstitch machine with a built-in edge cutter, a 26mm feed range for bulkier stacked material, and 0.1mm-precision electronic needle-pitch control. MAQI states it handles material from light stockings and gauze up to thick stacks (quoted as up to 120+ layers of A4 paper or 16 layers of denim).
What is the price of the JUKI DDL-8700 and the MAQI LS5200MX-TD4?
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.