Lockstitch comparison
MAQI LS 8420DP-5 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 LS 8420DP-5
MAQI's LS 8420DP-5 is a direct-drive double-needle lockstitch machine with a 3-stage adjustable LED work light, one-key needle-position compensation, MAQI's own electronic control box with a USB port, and a semi-dry (micro-oil) head.
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 LS 8420DP-5 | SINGER SS 9900 |
|---|---|---|
| Series | Lockstitch, double needle, direct drive | — |
| Work light | 3-stage adjustable LED, with needle compensation | — |
| Control box | MAQI's own electronic control, USB port | — |
| Head | Semi-dry, micro-oil | — |
| 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 LS 8420DP-5 if…
MAQI's LS 8420DP-5 is a direct-drive double-needle lockstitch machine with a 3-stage adjustable LED work light, one-key needle-position compensation, MAQI's own electronic control box with a USB port, and a semi-dry (micro-oil) head.
- 3-stage adjustable LED + needle compensation
- Own electronic control box with USB
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 LS 8420DP-5 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 LS 8420DP-5 or the SINGER SS 9900?
It depends on your fabric, operation and daily volume. The MAQI LS 8420DP-5 is described as: MAQI's LS 8420DP-5 is a direct-drive double-needle lockstitch machine with a 3-stage adjustable LED work light, one-key needle-position compensation, MAQI's own electronic control box with a USB port, and a semi-dry (micro-oil) head. 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 LS 8420DP-5 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.