bernette 48 FUNLOCK vs PFAFF coverlock 3.0
Technical comparison · Overlock and coverstitch combos
bernette 48 FUNLOCK is the cheapest in its class. bernette 48 FUNLOCK is ahead on maximum speed; beyond that the two differ in knife drive, which is a design choice rather than a ranking. On the category's technical index, bernette 48 FUNLOCK ranks #4 of 5, PFAFF coverlock 3.0 #5.
| Parameter |
48 FUNLOCK
bernette
F2 · Intermediate
|
coverlock 3.0
Pfaff
F3 · Advanced
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price | ~450–1000 € | 1255 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Weight | — | 9.5 kg |
| Category specs | ||
| Maximum threads | 5 | 5 |
| Needle system | ELx705 | — |
| Available stitches | 23 | 23 |
| Stitch types | Narrow 3-thread overlock, 3-thread stretch overlock, 3-thread flatlock, 2-thread flatlock, 3-thread rolled hem, 2-thread rolled hem, 2-thread wrapped edge, Chain stitch, 4-thread safety stitch, 5-thread safety stitch | — |
| Differential feed | Yes | — |
| Overlock width (minimum) | 3 mm | — |
| Overlock width (maximum) | 7 mm | — |
| Looper threading | Manual | — |
| Needle threader | — | Manual |
| Knife drive | Lower | Upper thread |
| Adjustable cutting width | — | Yes |
| Tension system | — | Automatic |
| Free arm | — | Yes |
| Space to the right of the needle | 87 mm | — |
| Adjustable presser foot pressure | — | Yes |
| Maximum speed | 1300 spm | 1100 spm |
The differences that matter
- Maximum speed: bernette 48 FUNLOCK 1300 spm vs PFAFF coverlock 3.0 1100 spm
- Knife drive: bernette 48 FUNLOCK Lower · PFAFF coverlock 3.0 Upper thread
Which one to choose
Choose bernette 48 FUNLOCK if…
you value maximum speed. It is the cheapest in its class.
Choose PFAFF coverlock 3.0 if…
you prefer this set-up — knife drive: upper thread.
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