Lockstitch comparison
MAQI LS8450Te 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.

MAQI LS8450Te
MAQI's LS8450Te is a double-needle, step-motor, semi-dry-head computerized lockstitch machine — 0.1mm-precision electronic needle pitch, automatic presser-foot lift, a straight-knife thread trimmer, and electronic switching between the left and right needle.

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
- MAQI LS8450Te lists an automatic thread trimmer; MAQI Q5Tt does not list one.
- Series: MAQI LS8450Te — Lockstitch, double needle, step motor; MAQI Q5Tt — Lockstitch, step-motor, two-drive.
- Availability: MAQI LS8450Te — Order on request; MAQI Q5Tt — Order on request. Call to confirm today's stock.
Specifications side by side
| Specification | MAQI LS8450Te | MAQI Q5Tt |
|---|---|---|
| Series | Lockstitch, double needle, step motor | Lockstitch, step-motor, two-drive |
| Needle pitch | Electronic, 0.1mm precision | Electronic, 0.1mm precision |
| Head | Semi-dry, micro-oil | — |
| Presser foot lift | Automatic | — |
| Thread trimmer | Straight knife | — |
| Needle switching | Electronic, left/right | — |
| Availability | Order on request | Order on request |
| 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 |
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 LS8450Te if…
MAQI's LS8450Te is a double-needle, step-motor, semi-dry-head computerized lockstitch machine — 0.1mm-precision electronic needle pitch, automatic presser-foot lift, a straight-knife thread trimmer, and electronic switching between the left and right needle.
- Electronic left/right needle switch
- Semi-dry, micro-oil head
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 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 MAQI LS8450Te and the MAQI Q5Tt?
MAQI LS8450Te lists an automatic thread trimmer; MAQI Q5Tt does not list one. Series: MAQI LS8450Te — Lockstitch, double needle, step motor; MAQI Q5Tt — Lockstitch, step-motor, two-drive. Availability: MAQI LS8450Te — Order on request; MAQI Q5Tt — Order on request. Call to confirm today's stock.
Which is better, the MAQI LS8450Te or the MAQI Q5Tt?
It depends on your fabric, operation and daily volume. The MAQI LS8450Te is described as: MAQI's LS8450Te is a double-needle, step-motor, semi-dry-head computerized lockstitch machine — 0.1mm-precision electronic needle pitch, automatic presser-foot lift, a straight-knife thread trimmer, and electronic switching between the left and right needle. 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 MAQI LS8450Te 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.