Lockstitch comparison
JUKI DDL-8700 vs MAQI LS9520DP/QB: 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.
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 LS9520DP/QB
MAQI's LS9520DP/QB is a direct-drive lockstitch machine with a built-in edge cutter and QB (wrapping) construction, aimed at seams on bags and heavier material that need a trimmed, wrapped edge in the same pass.
Key differences
- JUKI DDL-8700 lists an automatic thread trimmer; MAQI LS9520DP/QB does not list one.
Specifications side by side
| Specification | JUKI DDL-8700 | MAQI LS9520DP/QB |
|---|---|---|
| Series | — | Lockstitch, direct drive, with edge cutter |
| Construction | — | QB wrapping construction |
| Cutter | — | Advanced cutter construction, quick and convenient |
| 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 LS9520DP/QB if…
MAQI's LS9520DP/QB is a direct-drive lockstitch machine with a built-in edge cutter and QB (wrapping) construction, aimed at seams on bags and heavier material that need a trimmed, wrapped edge in the same pass.
- QB wrapping construction
- Quick edge cutter
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 LS9520DP/QB?
JUKI DDL-8700 lists an automatic thread trimmer; MAQI LS9520DP/QB does not list one.
Which is better, the JUKI DDL-8700 or the MAQI LS9520DP/QB?
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 LS9520DP/QB is described as: MAQI's LS9520DP/QB is a direct-drive lockstitch machine with a built-in edge cutter and QB (wrapping) construction, aimed at seams on bags and heavier material that need a trimmed, wrapped edge in the same pass.
What is the price of the JUKI DDL-8700 and the MAQI LS9520DP/QB?
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.