Lockstitch comparison
JUKI DDL-8700 vs MAQI Q5Tt: 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 Q5Tt
MAQI's Q5Tt is a two-motor ("two-drive") step-motor smart sewing machine with 0.1mm-precision electronic needle-pitch control and nine built-in stitch patterns. MAQI states a wide material range — from light gauze and stockings up to thick stacked material (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 Q5Tt does not list one.
Specifications side by side
| Specification | JUKI DDL-8700 | MAQI Q5Tt |
|---|---|---|
| Series | — | Lockstitch, step-motor, two-drive |
| Needle pitch | — | Electronic, 0.1mm precision |
| Stitch patterns | — | 9 built-in patterns |
| Material range (MAQI-stated) | — | Up to 120+ layers of A4 paper, or 16 layers of denim, gauze, stockings or copper foil |
| Wiring | — | Fully enclosed at the rear of the head |
| 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 Q5Tt if…
MAQI's Q5Tt is a two-motor ("two-drive") step-motor smart sewing machine with 0.1mm-precision electronic needle-pitch control and nine built-in stitch patterns. MAQI states a wide material range — from light gauze and stockings up to thick stacked material (quoted as up to 120+ layers of A4 paper or 16 layers of denim).
- 0.1mm precision needle pitch
- Wide stated material range
- Nine stitch patterns
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 Q5Tt?
JUKI DDL-8700 lists an automatic thread trimmer; MAQI Q5Tt does not list one.
Which is better, the JUKI DDL-8700 or the MAQI Q5Tt?
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 Q5Tt is described as: MAQI's Q5Tt is a two-motor ("two-drive") step-motor smart sewing machine with 0.1mm-precision electronic needle-pitch control and nine built-in stitch patterns. MAQI states a wide material range — from light gauze and stockings up to thick stacked material (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 Q5Tt?
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.