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Juki MO-654DE vs Brother 1034DX

Official 3/4-thread or 2/3/4-thread sergers.

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#6 of 40 in Sergers and coverstitch machines

Juki MO-654DE

6.6/10

Best for: 4-thread official maximum, 1,500 official SPM, official differential feed

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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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Spec-by-spec comparison

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

SpecJuki MO-654DEBrother 1034DXWeight
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. 1500 SPM 1300 SPM 30%
Official stitch widthThe official maximum stitch or overlock width, in millimetres. Not listed 7 mm 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 dimensions12.5”(W) x 13.5”(H) x 7.7”(D)Not listedinfo
Official machine weightNot listed7.62 lbinfo
Official unit dimensionsNot listed13.19" x 11.10" x 11.65"info
Official lightingNot listedLEDinfo
Official included accessory feetNot listedGathering Foot , Standard Foot , Blindstich Footinfo
Official warranty wordingNot listed1/5/25 Year Limited Serger Warrantyinfo
Source noteNot listedOfficial product title lists a 3/4-thread configuration; the specification table we used does not list a thread-count field.info
StitchPick score6.6/106.2/10100%

Where each one comes out ahead

Juki MO-654DE

Better published figure on: Official maximum sewing speed.

What we like

  • Official table lists a 4-thread maximum
  • Official table lists a maximum speed of 1,500 SPM
  • Official table lists differential feed

Watch out for

  • Official table we used does not list a stitch width

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

    Verdict

    Compare official speeds and official thread configurations on the Juki and Brother tables.

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