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Compare the Machines

Comparison Chart and Video

February 19, 2026

Tufting Machine Model

AK-I

AK-II


DUO 


AK5

AK-III

Pile types created

Cut

Cut and Loop

Cut and Loop

Cut and Loop

Cut and Loop

Ease of use

Very easy

Very easy

Very easy

Very Easy

Medium to Difficult

Difficulty to change pile height

Very difficult

Very easy

Medium difficult

N/A

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

_________

high pile

35-45 mm

Only tufts at 16mm

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

Weight

3 lbs (1.4kgs)

3 lbs (1.4kgs)

3 lbs (1.4kgs)

3 lbs (1.4 kgs)

4 lbs 10 oz (2.88 kgs)

Electricity compatibility

110v - 220v

110v - 220v

110v - 220v

110v-220v

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.

 



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