I have been digging into the differences between Cobra Class 4 and Cowboy CB4500 to determine what machine is the best value for me. The Cobra Class 4 and the Cowboy CB4500 and the Juki 441 heads are made in the same factory on the same assembly line. They are identical in every way until the Cobra gets painted brown and the Cowboy gets painted tan. Cowboy has stepped up in my opinion with the addition of the Stainless-Steel presser feet and needle plates to eliminate the possibility of rust due to the moisture in the leather, the Extra-Large Flywheel, the Wax/Lube pot for the thread and a Better LED Light. Cowboy also has a bit Heavier Built Speed Reducer. All of that is not included with the Cobra. I contacted Cobra they did not contest what Cowboy had told me, all Cobra would say is Cobra has a limited lifetime warranty, but Cowboy also has a limited lifetime warranty, so Cobra did now win any points from me on that. They both come with a heavy built table/stand and a Servo motor. They are both around $2900. I have spoken with Ryan at Neal Saddlery and Teleto Bob at Teleto industrial sewing, about the cowboy machines I also contacted Aron at Makers Leather, Heather Bradt at Leather Machine Co about the Cobra Class 4. This is the accumulation of the information I received from all of them. My conclusion is both are good machines but, it appears you get more for your money with Cowboy.
