Lockstitch comparison
JUKI DDL-8700 vs MAQI Q2Pro: 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 Q2Pro
MAQI's Q2Pro is a direct-drive computerized lockstitch machine with automatic thread trimming — a round-knife trimmer, one-key needle-position compensation with an integrated work light, an LCD control display, and a wide 90–280V operating-voltage range for unstable power supplies.
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 Q2Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Series | — | Lockstitch, direct drive, auto trimmer |
| Thread trimmer | — | Round-knife, automatic |
| Needle compensation | — | One-key, with integrated LED work light |
| Display | — | LCD control panel |
| Operating voltage | — | 90–280V wide range |
| 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 Q2Pro if…
MAQI's Q2Pro is a direct-drive computerized lockstitch machine with automatic thread trimming — a round-knife trimmer, one-key needle-position compensation with an integrated work light, an LCD control display, and a wide 90–280V operating-voltage range for unstable power supplies.
- One-key needle compensation
- Wide 90–280V voltage 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 Q2Pro?
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 Q2Pro?
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 Q2Pro is described as: MAQI's Q2Pro is a direct-drive computerized lockstitch machine with automatic thread trimming — a round-knife trimmer, one-key needle-position compensation with an integrated work light, an LCD control display, and a wide 90–280V operating-voltage range for unstable power supplies.
What is the price of the JUKI DDL-8700 and the MAQI Q2Pro?
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.