Does anyone recognize this Pfaff?

[DrmCa]

This is not a 463 or 487, but the same casting. I am looking to buy this machine to replace Juki 553 as wife needs the reverse. Just have no idea what model it is and it does not look pristine: there may be missing parts South-East of the take up lever guard and the pulley looks modified. Also not sure what is the big black box under the right corner of the table.

Any clues? If you know what it is, is it too much to ask for the needle system as well (hope it can take 16-257) and whether it uses standard high-shank feet? I have tons of those for Juki and would like to keep them.

Thank you!

[Gregg From Keystone Sewing]

Very confident that's a chainstitch, two thread single needle.  

[Uwe]

Yup, looks like a chain stitch machine to me. Perhaps a Pfaff 5483?

https://www.manualslib.com/products/Pfaff-5483-3645237.html

 

 

Edited March 28, 2018 by Uwe

[Constabulary]

don´t know the model but to me it looks like a chain stitch machine

[Constabulary]

seems 3 cast iron heads hit the Submit Reply button at approx the same time

[DrmCa]

Thanks a lot! The seller never provided any info and I could not get a hold of them, so now it's clear I do not need this machine. It did raise the red flag that the tensioner was similarly located as my Union Special's. Love this forum and you fellows!

[DrmCa]

Another strange Pfaff I came across, looks like 463, but has 2 strange thread guides on the top and the one on the front is way longer than what I am used to.

What is special about this model?

Also it looks like the stitch length dial is missing, or am I misunderstanding the purpose of the part right of "PFAFF"?

 

Edited April 11, 2018 by DrmCa

[SARK9]

Looks exactly like my 481....which is a top and bottom feed (needlefeed) machine. The stitch length adjustment is to the right of the reverse lever, mostly inside the belt guard. The rear thread guide is for the bobbin winder....which I suppose is what you are mistaking for the stitch knob?   The center guide looks like its been replaced, since it usually has a post type guide at that location. The front guide is a part of the normal thread path. They are pretty nice machines for a variety of fabrics.

 

-DC

[DrmCa]

Thanks DC,

Is this machine for light or heavy textiles? Does it have its own feet, or takes standard tall shank feet like Juki DDL 553 would? And what needle system?

Edited April 12, 2018 by DrmCa

[SARK9]

I've used mine on very light to moderately heavy stuff. Like most machines of this type, there is a limit on the foot lift and pressure capacity, the stitch length, and the ability to properly tension thread much above T-70, though mine is quite happy with T-80 Nomex sewing canvas aprons.  I don't normally use it for anything heavier as I have other machines designed for the T-90 to T-210 range. The bobbins are quite small, like most other legacy fabric machines. You probably should look at the brass tag on the rear of the column for the exact model and subclass, since there are several similar machines that look exactly alike. My 481 came with a heavy duty aggressive feed dog and needle plate, as well as the std. set with finer teeth, so I suspect its capable of the higher end fabrics. There is excellent documentation available for using and maintaining this model.

-DC