Comparison Chart
Tufting Machine Model | AK-I | AK-II | KRD-I | AK-III |
Pile types created | Cut | Loop | Cut and Loop | Cut and Loop |
Ease of use | Very easy | Very easy | Medium | Medium to hard |
Pile height ranges | .275" - .70" (7-18mm) | .157" - .55" (4-13mm) | .35 - .70 inches (9 - 18mm) | .70" - 2.36" (18 - 60mm) |
Electricity | 110v - 220v | 110v - 220v | 110v or 220v | 110v - 220v |
Air compressor required? | No | No | No | Yes |
Weight | 3 lbs (1.4kgs) | 3 lbs (1.4kgs) | 4 lbs 10 oz (2.88 kgs) | 4 lbs 13 oz (2.09kgs) |
Please note: We no longer sell the ZQ-II and ZQ-III. The ZQ-II could do both cut and loop but also not a great machine for beginners. We were spending a lot of time teaching customers how to fix their machine and use it properly. It's also twice as heavy as the AK-I and II
