| Ashford Joy | Kromski Sonata | Lendrum | Louet Victoria | Merlin Kiwi*** | HitchHiker# | Majacraft LG2 | Journey Wheel | Babe's Pinkie# | Fricke | |
| Weight | 11.2 lbs. | 11.5 lbs. | 13.6 lbs.* | 7.4 lbs.* | 12.0 lbs | 9.6 lbs | 10 lbs* | 14-14.5 lbs | 4 lbs | ~13 lbs |
| Height | 25" | 32.5" | 34" | 23" | 29.75" | 22" | 29.5-30.5" | 32” | 22 1/2" | 30" |
| Height of Orifice | 22.25" | 30-32" | 30", adjustable | 23" | 27.75 | 17.25** | 26 to 28" | 29” | 20-1/2" | 28" |
| Wheel Diameter | 15.75" | 19" | 19" | 14" | 17.5" | 14" | 8.25” | ? | 12” | 17" |
| Number of bobbins | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| Size of Bobbins | ~19 cu. in. | ~29 cu in. | ~20 cu. in. | ~22 cu. in. | ~19 cu. in. | ~19 cu. in. | ~38 cu. in. | ~19 cu. in. | ||
| Lazy Kate | 2 bobbin, on wheel | 2 bobbin, on wheel | 3 bobbin, separate | 2 bobbin, separate | 2 bobbin, on wheel | 2 bobbin, on wheel | 2 bobbins, separate | 2 bobbins, on wheel | 2 bobbins, on wheel | included |
| Ratios - standard flyer | 6, 8, 11 & 14 | 6.7, 12.5 & 14 | 6, 8 & 10 | 6 to 12 [25 optional] | 5.5 & 7.25 | 7,9 & 13 | 4.5, 6, 8.5, 10.5 & 12.75 | 8,10,14 & 16 | 3.25 | 5.7,6.8,8.7,12, & 19.4 |
| Accessories | None | Jumbo Flyer, Fast Flyer | Jumbo/plying head and flyer, Fast Flyer, Very fast head and flyer, & quill head | Fast Flyer | Jumbo Flyer, Fast Flyer | Jumbo Flyer | All accessories & options available with the Rose & Suzie. | Scotch Tension Kit, Horizontal Distaff Arm, Padded Travel Case | Plying Bobbin, 2-spd Bobbin with 4.25 & 11.75 ratios | Jumbo flyer, Level-Wind flyer |
| Carry Bag, source | Optional, padded, Ashford & Woolery | Optional, padded, Kromski | Optional, padded, Woolery & BagLady | Optional, not padded, Louet | None | Optional, Canvas Tote, Merlin Tree & Woolery | Included | Self-contained with carrying strap. Padded Travel Case available from Journey Wheel | ? | ? |
| Material | Ply & MDF laminated | Alder & Birch | Maple | Ply & MDF laminated | Beech & MDF | Ply, ash, butternut & cherry | MDF & rimu | Cherry and Maple | PVC & wood | Frame ash, white or red oak. Wheel MDF |
| How it folds | 1.remove flyer, put bobbins, flyer in place, 2.remove footman from wheel 3.release two hinges, 4.fold & lock |
1.remove flyer head, 2.remove locking screw, 3.fold then screw/lock, |
1.remove flyer head, 2.remove locking screw, 3.fold then screw/lock, [You don't have to remove the flyer to fold it, but you do to fit it into either bag] |
1.remove flyer/bobbin, 2.remove footman from wheel, 3.release locking pin, 4.fold & lock |
1.lift treadlesm 2.attach tie loop |
1.remove flyer | 1.Remove head, 2.Fold |
1. Release lock pins. 2.Release treadle brackets; fold treadle(s) up. 3.Fold top down; replace lock pins |
n/a | |
| Open Time | 29 | 36 | 30 | 35 | 5 | 0 | 15-60 | 15 | 0 | |
| Close Time | 35 | 28 | 20 | 24 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 15 | 0 | |
| Threading Hook | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | N/A, delta orifice | N/A, U orifice | ? | Yes, at extra cost |
| Scotch Tension | Adjusting peg up front; spring | Adjusting peg up front, spring | Adjusting peg at rear, rubber band | Adjusting peg up front, spring | adjusting peg in rear, springs | Adjusting peg on top, spring | Adjusting peg in front | Adjusting knob in front; rubber band | ? | |
| Footprint (depth x width) | 17" x 15" | 17" x 14" | 18" x 15" | 13" x 15.5" | 17.5" x 13" | 14" x 7.25" | 14"x15" | 14"x16" | 15” X 22” | |
| How it sits | sits on 6 soft rubber feet | sits on 4 soft feet | sits on 3 soft rubber feet | sits on 4 hard plastic feet | sits on wooden corners & 4 soft plastic feet | sits on 4 soft plastic feet | Sits on small treadle base | closed, on 4 rubber feet, open, on 2 rubber feet & treadle base | ? | ? |
| Treadle size | 5.25" x 12" | 4" x 12" | 5" x 9.75" | 3.75" x 9.75" | 5" x12.5" | 4" x 10.75" | 4"x13" for each treadle | 14" x 9.5" | 4" X 9" | |
| Size of wheel folded (height x width x depth) | 25" x 15" x 6" | 22" x 19" x 6.75 | 28.75" x 19" x 7" | 21.25" x 14" x 5.25 | 29.75" x 17.5" x 9.25" | 22" x 7.25" x 14" | 21" x 15" x 5.5" | 14"x16"x7” | 15" X 10-1/2" X 22-1/2" | |
| Other Notes | Optional single or double treadle. | Optional single or double treadle, sealed bearings, and may be purchased as a basic model or complete | Accelerated drive, boilable bobbins, adjustable head | Single or double treadle, double drive, accelerated drive, sealed bearings, heal-toe treadle | Double ball bearings on wheel and flyer axels; single ball bearing at footman connection to axle lever | |||||
| Price | $495-$550 | $460-$480 | $340-$565 | $600-620 | $290.00 | $259.00 | $580.00 | $725-840 | $149.65 | $314-$487 |