Baby Lock Triumph vs PFAFF coverlock 3.0
Technical comparison · Overlock and coverstitch combos
Baby Lock Triumph is the most capable in its class. Baby Lock Triumph is ahead on maximum threads; beyond that the two differ in needle threader, which is a design choice rather than a ranking. On the category's technical index, Baby Lock Triumph ranks #1 of 4, PFAFF coverlock 3.0 #4.
| Parameter |
Triumph
Baby Lock
F3 · Advanced
|
coverlock 3.0
Pfaff
F3 · Advanced
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F3 — Advanced | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price | ~5000–11000 € | 1255 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Weight | — | 9.5 kg |
| Category specs | ||
| Maximum threads | 8 | 5 |
| Needles, maximum | 5 | — |
| Available stitches | — | 23 |
| Stitch types | Wave stitch, Chain stitch, Triple coverstitch | — |
| 2-thread conversion | Built-in | — |
| Stitch length (minimum) | 0.75 mm | — |
| Stitch length (maximum) | 4 mm | — |
| Overlock width (minimum) | 1.5 mm | — |
| Overlock width (maximum) | 7.5 mm | — |
| Looper threading | Air (jet-air) | — |
| Needle threader | Built-in | Manual |
| Knife drive | — | Upper thread |
| Adjustable cutting width | — | Yes |
| Tension system | Automatic | Automatic |
| Free arm | — | Yes |
| Presser foot lift | 6 mm | — |
| Knee lifter | Yes | — |
| Adjustable presser foot pressure | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum speed | 1500 spm | 1100 spm |
The differences that matter
- Maximum threads: Baby Lock Triumph 8 vs PFAFF coverlock 3.0 5 — Baby Lock Triumph wins (+60%)
- Maximum speed: Baby Lock Triumph 1500 spm vs PFAFF coverlock 3.0 1100 spm — Baby Lock Triumph wins (+36%)
- Needle threader: Baby Lock Triumph Built-in · PFAFF coverlock 3.0 Manual
Which one to choose
Choose Baby Lock Triumph if…
you value maximum threads and maximum speed. It is the most capable in its class.
Choose PFAFF coverlock 3.0 if…
you prefer this set-up — needle threader: manual.
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