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Comparison Chart and VideoUpdated 5 months ago

Tufting Machine Model

AK-I

AK-II


DU


KRD-I

AK-III

Pile types created

Cut

Loop

Cut and Loop

Cut and Loop

Cut and Loop

Ease of use

Very easy

Very easy

Very easy

Medium

Medium to Difficult

Difficulty to change pile height

Very difficult

Very easy

Medium difficult

Very difficult

Medium difficult

Pile height ranges

.275" - .70" (7-18mm)

.157" - .55" (4-13mm)

low pile

Cut: .275 - .70" (7 - 18mm)

Loop: .157 - .55" (4 - 13mm)

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medium pile

20-30 mm

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high pile

35-45 mm

Cut: .35 - .70" (9 - 18mm)

Loop: .24 - .47" (6 - 12mm)

.78" - 2.36" (20 - 60mm)

Weight

3 lbs (1.4kgs)

3 lbs (1.4kgs)

3 lbs (1.4kgs)

4 lbs 10 oz (2.88 kgs)

4 lbs 10 oz (2.88 kgs)

Electricity compatibility

110v - 220v

110v - 220v

110v - 220v

110v

110v - 220v

Air compressor required?

No

No

No

No

Yes


Want to see each machine in action? The following video demonstrates all four of the tufting machines we sell.


Watch our comparison video on TikTok with the Duo machine


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