Lockstitch comparison
JUKI DDL-8700 vs MAQI LS8450Te: 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 LS8450Te
MAQI's LS8450Te is a double-needle, step-motor, semi-dry-head computerized lockstitch machine — 0.1mm-precision electronic needle pitch, automatic presser-foot lift, a straight-knife thread trimmer, and electronic switching between the left and right needle.
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 | JUKI DDL-8700 | MAQI LS8450Te |
|---|---|---|
| Series | — | Lockstitch, double needle, step motor |
| Needle pitch | — | Electronic, 0.1mm precision |
| Head | — | Semi-dry, micro-oil |
| Presser foot lift | — | Automatic |
| Thread trimmer | — | Straight knife |
| Needle switching | — | Electronic, left/right |
| 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 LS8450Te if…
MAQI's LS8450Te is a double-needle, step-motor, semi-dry-head computerized lockstitch machine — 0.1mm-precision electronic needle pitch, automatic presser-foot lift, a straight-knife thread trimmer, and electronic switching between the left and right needle.
- Electronic left/right needle switch
- Semi-dry, micro-oil head
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 LS8450Te?
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 JUKI DDL-8700 or the MAQI LS8450Te?
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 LS8450Te is described as: MAQI's LS8450Te is a double-needle, step-motor, semi-dry-head computerized lockstitch machine — 0.1mm-precision electronic needle pitch, automatic presser-foot lift, a straight-knife thread trimmer, and electronic switching between the left and right needle.
What is the price of the JUKI DDL-8700 and the MAQI LS8450Te?
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.