IslandMoose Report post Posted March 30, 2014 Hello again all, My shortlist for a sewing machine purchase isn't getting any shorter: Adler 120-2 with clutch motor $1500NZD + Servo ($300NZD) = $1800NZD ($1548USD) Adler 167-373 with clutch motor $1400NZD+ servo = $1700NZD ($1462USD) Toyota LS2-331L with servo motor and EPS $1000NZD ($860USD) Juki LU1114-6 with servo motor and EPS $1100NZD ($946USD) Consew 226 with clutch motor $700NZD + servo = $1000NZD ($860USD) Mitsubishi DU-105 with clutch motor $900NZD + servo = $1200NZD ($1032USD) and.... The machine in question...is this a machine that is simply TOO big to sew marine canvas and light leather upholstery: Mitsubishi DY253 with clutch motor $1500NZD + servo = $1800NZD ($1548USD) All of these machines are being offered by reputable specialists, and are all in very good serviced condition. The servo motors included with two of them are factory motors, with a large control box coupled to what looks like a very large motor. The juki has pneumatic controls as well. I am leaning toward the Toyota...the Consew is the cheapest initially, but I have included a servo motor in all of the prices. I've allowed $300, which may not bem quite enough for a quality servo motor in NZ. John $1NZD = $0.86USD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IslandMoose Report post Posted March 31, 2014 (edited) I said theToyota had a factory servo, in fact it is a Ho Hsing AC servo, probably an HVP 50 1st generation, I think 500 or 600watt with needle positioning and speed control. Edited March 31, 2014 by IslandMoose Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Constabulary Report post Posted March 31, 2014 (edited) The Adler 120 is a Monster, this is the successor of the very heavy Adler 20. I think is one is way to heavy compared with the other machines. I think the Adler 167 has the best reputation but is expensive and the parts + accessories are expensive too. I´d go with the Consew 226 as it uses the same accessories, sewing feet and so on like the Singer 111w and parts+ accessories are available even on Ebay. You will be amazed what you find when you enter Consew 226 on Ebay. An the price of the 226 is quite good but depends on the overall condition. But since you are buying from a dealer I guess it is in a good condition. Edited March 31, 2014 by Constabulary Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Constabulary Report post Posted March 31, 2014 BTW - has the 226 a reverse lever? As far as I know some of the older 226 do not!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
