Singer Heavy Duty 4423 vs Singer Start 1304
Technical comparison · Mechanical
Singer Heavy Duty 4423 and Singer Start 1304 differ in buttonhole type and stitch types: on the measurable specs neither takes the lead, so the choice comes down to which architecture you prefer.
| Parameter |
Heavy Duty 4423
Singer
F2 · Intermediate
|
Start 1304
Singer
F1 · Entry
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F1 — Entry |
| Price | ||
| Price | ~90–200 € | ~90–200 € |
| Category specs | ||
| Power supply | 110-120 V | — |
| Power consumption | 84 W | — |
| Frame material | Metal | — |
| Stitch selection | Dials | Dials |
| Maximum speed | 1100 spm | — |
| Built-in stitches | 23 | 57 |
| Buttonhole type | One-step | Four-step |
| Stitch types | Straight stitch, Zigzag stitch, Three-step zigzag, Blind hem stitch, Stretch blind hem stitch, Triple stretch straight stitch, Triple stretch zigzag, Elastic overlock stitch | Straight stitch, Zigzag stitch, Blind hem stitch |
| Maximum stitch width | 6 mm | — |
| Needle positions | 3 | — |
| Drop feed | Yes | — |
| Needle threader | Automatic | — |
| Adjustable presser foot pressure | Yes | — |
| Free arm | Yes | Yes |
| Included presser feet | — | 3 |
The differences that matter
- Buttonhole type: Singer Heavy Duty 4423 One-step · Singer Start 1304 Four-step
- Stitch types: Singer Heavy Duty 4423 Straight stitch, Zigzag stitch, Three-step zigzag, Blind hem stitch, Stretch blind hem stitch, Triple stretch straight stitch, Triple stretch zigzag, Elastic overlock stitch · Singer Start 1304 Straight stitch, Zigzag stitch, Blind hem stitch
Which one to choose
Choose Singer Heavy Duty 4423 if…
you prefer this set-up — buttonhole type: one-step.
Choose Singer Start 1304 if…
you prefer this set-up — buttonhole type: four-step.
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