Adler 267, 667 and 867 differences

[alainbriot]

What are the differences between the Adler 267, 667 and 867?  

Is the Adler 667 or 867 the current version of the 267 ?

I want to get an Adler flat bed for leatherwork.

Thank you for your help 

Edited July 7, 2024 by alainbriot

[Uwe]

Yes, the Durkopp Adler 867 M-Type is the current design iteration: https://www.duerkopp-adler.com/products/industrial-sewing-machines/industrial-applications/hkl-site-m-types/m-type/#panel0  

The Durkopp Adler 267 is a vintage design from the 80’s that Durkopp Adler still sells new: https://www.duerkopp-adler.com/products/industrial-sewing-machines/industrial-applications/basic-machines/267  This is a very nice vintage design.

The Durkopp Adler 667 and 867 are modern  M-Type designs. The M-type series represents a major design change and they have little in common with the older models.

There also were 467 and 747 models, both entirely different designs from the 267 or modern M-type. I would not recommend these models - they work great but a tricky to adjust and repair. It gets confusing because the 667 M-Type came out well after the 767, I don’t know why. I think they backed up their numbering scheme when they launched the M-Type class of machines. And the 967 H-Type is a total monster of a super heavy duty machine.

If you can afford a new OEM machine, I’d recommend the M-Type 867-M. They’re amazing machines and it’s what I would buy again if I needed a new OEM upholstery class flatbed machine. I’ve owned one for a while, later sold it, and immediately regretted selling it. I’ve attended a factory service workshop on this model - it’s easy to adjust and the documentation is really, really good.

A few pics just to illustrate the various models:

Durkopp Adler 267:

Durkopp Adler 467 and 767:

Durkopp Adler 867 M-Type: