Best Heavy Duty Sewing Machine Comparison

The following tables will give you a quick comparison of the best heavy duty sewing machines that we have analyzed and selected for your consideration.

Compare heavy duty sewing machines

These machines are selected from three price ranges:

  • Best heavy duty sewing machines under $200 that are perfect machines for everyday sewing and mending. They are the best heavy duty sewing machines for home use
  • Mid-priced heavy duty machines that are perfect for advanced beginners, home businesses and sewers with limited budget (under $800)
  • Hi-end powerhouses (over $1000) that are perfect for fashion designers, business owners and professional sewers. They are top rated sewing machines for leather and upholstery fabrics.

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Best Heavy Duty Sewing Machines Under $200 & Mid-Priced

Brother ST371HD Sewing Machine SINGER 4423 Heavy Duty Model Sewing MachineJanome HD3000 Heavy-Duty Sewing MachineBrother PQ1500SL High Speed Quilting and Sewing MachineSailrite Heavy-Duty Ultrafeed® LSZ-1 BASIC Walking Foot Sewing Machine
Brother ST371HD SINGER 4423Janome HD3000Brother PQ1500SLSailrite LSZ-1 BASIC
Best ForHome sewerHome sewerHome sewerQuilter/
Professional
Amateur Sailmaker/
Professional
Built-in Stitches37
23181 (straight stitch)2 (straight stitch & zigzag)
Buttonhole Styles1 One-step1 One-step1 One-stepn/an/a
Feeding MechanismFeed dogFeed dogFeed dogFeed dogWalking foot
Max. Speed800 spm1100 spm860 spm1500 spm500 spm
Needle Threader
Free Arm
Work Light
Weight14.3 lbs14.5 lbs18.7 lbs24.2 lbs49 lbs
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Best Heavy Duty Sewing Machines For Upholstery & Leather

Janome MC-6300P Professional Heavy-Duty Computerized Quilting Sewing MachineSailrite Heavy-Duty Ultrafeed® LSZ-1 PREMIUM Walking Foot Sewing MachineConsew 206RB-5 Triple Feed, Heavy Duty, Single Needle
Janome MC-6300PSailrite LSZ-1 PREMIUM Consew 206RB-5
Best ForQuilter/
Professional
Sewer/
Professional sailmaker
Upholstery sewer/
Professional
Built-in Stitches662 (straight stitch & zigzag)1 (straight stitch)
Buttonhole Styles4 One-stepn/an/a
Feeding MechanismFeed dogWalking footWalking foot
Max. Speed1000 spm500 spm3300 spm
Max. Stitch Length5mm6mm10mm
Presser Foot Lift1/4" (6mm)0.375" (9.5mm)9/16" (14mm)
Needle Threadern/an/a
Work Light1 LEDFlex20 LED Iightn/a
Weight26.5 lbs62 lbs82 lbs
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See also: Best Quilting Machine Comparison