Lockstitch comparison
MAQI LS8450Te 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 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.
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
- MAQI LS8450Te lists an automatic thread trimmer; SINGER SS 9900 does not list one.
Specifications side by side
| Specification | MAQI LS8450Te | SINGER SS 9900 |
|---|---|---|
| Series | Lockstitch, double needle, step motor | — |
| Needle pitch | 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 | — |
| 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 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 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 LS8450Te and the SINGER SS 9900?
MAQI LS8450Te lists an automatic thread trimmer; SINGER SS 9900 does not list one.
Which is better, the MAQI LS8450Te or the SINGER SS 9900?
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 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 LS8450Te 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.