Lockstitch comparison
JUKI DDL-8700 vs SINGER SS 9900 T: 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.
SINGER SS 9900 T
SINGER's SS 9900 T is the SS 9900 fitted with an auto thread trimmer and single-shaft mechanism, for single-needle lockstitch work with faster changeovers between pieces.
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 | SINGER SS 9900 T |
|---|---|---|
| Motor | — | Qixing motor & control box |
| Thread trimming | — | Automatic |
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 SINGER SS 9900 T if…
SINGER's SS 9900 T is the SS 9900 fitted with an auto thread trimmer and single-shaft mechanism, for single-needle lockstitch work with faster changeovers between pieces.
Swami Enterprises stocks JUKI machines as a stocking partner. Swami Enterprises stocks SINGER 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 SINGER SS 9900 T?
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 SINGER SS 9900 T?
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 SINGER SS 9900 T is described as: SINGER's SS 9900 T is the SS 9900 fitted with an auto thread trimmer and single-shaft mechanism, for single-needle lockstitch work with faster changeovers between pieces.
What is the price of the JUKI DDL-8700 and the SINGER SS 9900 T?
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.