Lockstitch comparison
MAQI LS5490-4C vs SINGER SS 9900: 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.
MAQI LS5490-4C
MAQI's LS5490-4C is an upper-differential intelligent flat sewing machine built for pleating and gathering work — a servo-driven upper differential presser foot, a dual-rack lower differential mechanism, and digital pleat programming across up to 9 segments.
SINGER SS 9900
A direct-drive single-needle lockstitch machine with an energy-saving built-in motor, fully automatic lubrication and a quick-response integrated control system in the head.
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 | MAQI LS5490-4C | SINGER SS 9900 |
|---|---|---|
| Series | Lockstitch, upper differential, four-automatic | — |
| Presser foot | Servo-driven upper differential, dedicated pleating foot | — |
| Lower feed | Dual-rack lower differential mechanism | — |
| Pleat programming | Digital, programmable up to 9 segments | — |
| Availability | Order on request | — |
| Motor | — | Energy-saving direct drive, Qixing motor & control box |
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 MAQI LS5490-4C if…
MAQI's LS5490-4C is an upper-differential intelligent flat sewing machine built for pleating and gathering work — a servo-driven upper differential presser foot, a dual-rack lower differential mechanism, and digital pleat programming across up to 9 segments.
- Servo upper differential foot
- Digital, segmented pleat control
Choose the SINGER SS 9900 if…
A direct-drive single-needle lockstitch machine with an energy-saving built-in motor, fully automatic lubrication and a quick-response integrated control system in the head.
Swami Enterprises stocks MAQI 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 MAQI LS5490-4C and the SINGER SS 9900?
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 MAQI LS5490-4C or the SINGER SS 9900?
It depends on your fabric, operation and daily volume. The MAQI LS5490-4C is described as: MAQI's LS5490-4C is an upper-differential intelligent flat sewing machine built for pleating and gathering work — a servo-driven upper differential presser foot, a dual-rack lower differential mechanism, and digital pleat programming across up to 9 segments. The SINGER SS 9900 is described as: A direct-drive single-needle lockstitch machine with an energy-saving built-in motor, fully automatic lubrication and a quick-response integrated control system in the head.
What is the price of the MAQI LS5490-4C and the SINGER SS 9900?
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.