JayhawkJumper 0 #1 November 9, 2007 Has anyone heard of Yamata brand industrial sewing machines. They are made in China and seem to be sold for much less than Juki, Brother, etc... Anyone have any experience with them? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gene03 0 #2 November 9, 2007 I've seen them years ago. There's a reason they are cheaper. Depends on how long ago they where made though. As always, "Try before you buy".“The only fool bigger than the person who knows it all is the person who argues with him. Stanislaw Jerzy Lec quotes (Polish writer, poet and satirist 1906-1966) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JayhawkJumper 0 #3 November 9, 2007 Have you heard anything about the brand new ones? I have had various industrial dealers tell me they aren't great machines, but not bad either. But there's a huge difference between a brand new Juki double needle ($2,200) and the new Yamata ($250) as far as price. I know they are made in China, probably in mass quantities.... making them cheaper. Anyone own one? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdthomas 0 #4 November 9, 2007 thats a major price diffrence.. I would be weary and who knows they may be on the lead recall list before you know it!www.greenboxphotography.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TowerTopper 0 #5 November 25, 2007 I bought a bar tack from Yamata for $1489 including head, table, and motor. Runs like a top even though everything needs to be set manually, same machine computer controlled machine is $900 more. I'm picking-up some other machines from them over New Years at there Miami warehouse. The price quoted to me for a double needle machine w/ separate needle bars was $988. and other machines I played with in there show room ran great and were priced affordable as well. Vince Frank G. Ma Tel: (305)418-4421 Fax: (305)418-5036 E-mail: frankma@yamata.com YAMATA - Experience the stitches of excellence! www.yamata.com RiCOMA - Affordable, Reliable and Durable! www.ricoma.us Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JayhawkJumper 0 #6 November 27, 2007 Hm. Well your the first person that I've heard from that owns one. When I asked all the industrial dealersr in the area, they all said to stay away from Yamata as they were mass produced from China and trying to capitalize on the success of Yamato from Japan. Most techs said their machines worked, but they would often require more service, break more often, and timing would be an issue. Most suggested to buy a used Singer, Juki, Brother or Consew. Although I'm more interested now since you've had a good experience. Maybe the other dealers just make more $$ on the other machines. What other machines are you going to get? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capricorn1 0 #7 November 27, 2007 Ditto on Vince experience. I have had a 20U from Yamata for over three years and lots of miles on it. It's been flawless. Just because it's made in China does not mean it's junk. New Singers are made in China and Taiwan as well. Also Frank's CS has been really good. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
