Elna eXcellence 730PRO
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The eXcellence 730PRO is an electronic machine built for quilting and large-scale projects: the long arm leaves 280x120 mm of clear space to the right of the needle, more than a plain hem ever needs. The hook is a horizontal full rotary type with a transparent cover, so you can see the bobbin thread level without opening it, and the upper feed is an independent device that clips over the presser foot to carry thick layers or slippery fabric through evenly.
Stitch selection runs through an LCD touch screen, not dials: 170 stitches including 10 buttonholes, stitch width up to 9 mm and 91 needle positions. Switching from straight stitch to zigzag is a one-step needle plate change, no screwdriver needed, and top speed reaches 1,000 stitches per minute.
At start-up the bobbin winder declutches and cuts the thread on its own, the needle threader is automatic and the thread cutter fires at the end of a seam too, so day-to-day upkeep stays light. It is a sewing and quilting machine, not an embroidery combo: anyone who also wants embroidery needs to look elsewhere in the same range.
Technical specifications
| Parameter | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| LED lights | 5 | Declared by the brand |
| Stitch selection | Touchscreen | Declared by the brand |
| Maximum speed | 1000 spm | Declared by the brand |
| Built-in stitches | 170 | Declared by the brand |
| Buttonhole styles | 10 | Declared by the brand |
| Stitch types | Straight stitch, Zigzag stitch, Triple stretch straight stitch, Three-step zigzag, Blind hem stitch, Stretch blind hem stitch, Elastic overlock stitch | Declared by the brand |
| Maximum stitch width | 9 mm | Declared by the brand |
| Maximum stitch length | 5 mm | Declared by the brand |
| Needle positions | 91 | Declared by the brand |
| Space to the right of the needle | 280 mm | Declared by the brand |
| Arm workspace height | 120 mm | Declared by the brand |
| Hook type | Horizontal rotary | Declared by the brand |
| Feed dog pieces | 7 | Declared by the brand |
| Dual feed / walking foot system | Walking foot included | Declared by the brand |
| Needle threader | Built-in | Declared by the brand |
| Automatic thread cutter | Yes | Declared by the brand |
| Knee lifter | Yes | Declared by the brand |
| Adjustable presser foot pressure | Yes | Declared by the brand |
| Free arm | Yes | Declared by the brand |
| Thread tension | Automatic | Declared by the brand |
| Display | LCD | Declared by the brand |
| Start/stop button | Yes | Declared by the brand |
| Independent bobbin winder | Yes | Declared by the brand |
Pros and cons
In favour
- 280x120 mm of clear space to the right of the needle: it carries quilts and large projects without pushing the fabric by hand
- The independent upper feed clips over the presser foot and helps thick or slippery layers move together
- Automatic needle threader: it skips threading the eye by hand at every bobbin change
- The needle plate changes with a lever, not a screwdriver: switching from straight to zigzag takes seconds source
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