Need advice... Pfaff 1245 706/47 or 145 h4

[SusanC]

I need advice on which machine is the better choice, both are German made models. The 145 has a servo motor, the 1245 does not. Neither appear to be repainted and they both have about the same wear on the table. Both are right around the same price range which is at the top of my budget. I’m tired of looking and I cannot afford one of the new machines listed at the top of the page in the advertisements. I’m going to purchase one or the other of these two machines so if anyone has pros/cons for either of them it would be greatly appreciated. 

[Pintodeluxe]

The main deciding factor is bobbin size.  The 145 has a standard "G" size industrial bobbin.  The 1245 runs a large "M"style bobbin.  

Both are high lift machines, and both run the longer 190 system needles.  The servo on the 145 would be nice, but you can always add a servo to the 1245 later.  In my experience the 1245 integral bobbin winder doesn't do a very good job.  No big deal, just make sure to have a $20 bobbin winder mounted to the table.  Pictures?

Table condition?  Table accessories like light, thread stand, knee lift, bobbin winder?

Edited September 24, 2020 by Pintodeluxe

[SusanC]

That's mainly what i was searching for, an opinion from someone who knew more than myself.  My budget just won't allow for a new machine right now and these two machines are available, i'm only a hobby dabbler, making stuff for my family and myself most of the time and I just can't see the cost of new right now.... maybe in the future.  Thanks so much!

 

[Pintodeluxe]

Test them out, a good servo goes a long way to making a machine more controllable.  Especially if it has a small 45mm motor pulley.

[shoepatcher]

I would take the 1245 regardless.  Bigger bobbin, higher lift, bobbin winder on front of machine, newer machine.

glenn

[stelmackr]

Servos are relatively inexpensive:  https://www.amazon.com/Enduro-Sewing-Machine-Motor-Electric/dp/B079P8RQRQ/ref=asc_df_B079P8RQRQ/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=241954630226&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=10161109183466568230&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9033822&hvtargid=pla-424087884206&psc=1

Enduro Sewing Machine Motor - 550 Watt Electric Servo Motor

 

Price:

$129.00

[SusanC]

Thank you everyone !!!  I got a different 1245 than what i was originally looking at, almost no wear, and already has a servo, 

picking it up before the weekend !!!! WEEEEE I'm so excited ! 

[shoepatcher]

Nice  can we see pics???

glenn