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Brother 1034DX vs Singer 14HD854 Heavy Duty Serger

Official 3/4-thread class sergers from Brother and Singer.

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#15 of 40 in Sergers and coverstitch machines

Brother 1034DX

6.2/10

Best for: 4-thread official maximum, 1,300 official SPM, 7 mm official stitch width, official differential feed

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#29 of 40 in Sergers and coverstitch machines

Singer 14HD854 Heavy Duty Serger

5.9/10

Best for: 4-thread official maximum, 1,300 official SPM, official differential feed

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Spec-by-spec comparison

Green marks the better published figure. "Not listed" means the manufacturer doesn't publish it.

SpecBrother 1034DXSinger 14HD854 Heavy Duty SergerWeight
Official maximum thread countThe official maximum number of threads (for example 2/3/4-thread or an 8-thread coverstitch). If only the official product title states the thread configuration, we say so in a source note. 4 threads 4 threads 30%
Official maximum sewing speedThe official maximum serging or coverstitch speed in stitches per minute. 1300 SPM 1300 SPM 30%
Official stitch widthThe official maximum stitch or overlock width, in millimetres. 7 mm Not listed 20%
Official differential feedWhether the official specification table lists differential feed. A missing statement is Not listed and scores as no. Yes Yes 20%
Official machine weight7.62 lb13.5 lbinfo
Official unit dimensions13.19" x 11.10" x 11.65"Not listedinfo
Official lightingLEDNot listedinfo
Official included accessory feetGathering Foot , Standard Foot , Blindstich FootNot listedinfo
Official warranty wording1/5/25 Year Limited Serger Warranty90 day / 2yr / 25yrinfo
Source noteOfficial product title lists a 3/4-thread configuration; the specification table we used does not list a thread-count field.Not listedinfo
Official needle threaderNot listedManualinfo
Official thread cutterNot listedManualinfo
StitchPick score6.2/105.9/10100%

Where each one comes out ahead

Brother 1034DX

No scored spec where it is strictly ahead; its case rests on the strengths below.

What we like

  • Official table lists a 4-thread maximum
  • Official table lists a maximum speed of 1,300 SPM
  • Official table lists a 7 mm stitch width
  • Official table lists differential feed

Watch out for

    Singer 14HD854 Heavy Duty Serger

    No scored spec where it is strictly ahead; its case rests on the strengths below.

    What we like

    • Official table lists a 4-thread maximum
    • Official table lists a maximum speed of 1,300 SPM
    • Official table lists differential feed

    Watch out for

    • Official table we used does not list a stitch width

    Verdict

    Compare official thread configuration, official speed and official stitch width on each serger table.

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