Chicago FY5318 walking foot machine?

[sulla]

I have an opportunity to pick one of these up used for $400.  Was wondering if it would sew leather up to any particular thickness?  It is still possible to get parts and needles, etc for it?

I usually sew veg tanned up to 8 oz, and soft chrome tan buffalo hide up to 10-12 oz. for turn shoes.

 

Thanks!

[sulla]

Is this just a Yamata FY5318 with a "Chicago Electric" logo on it?  Or is it a clone or something?

[Pintodeluxe]

Looks like a Yamata type walking foot.  Not a true triple feed walking foot, but I've had one like it and it seemed to work ok for thin leather.  They usually don't have a very high lift.