{"id":893,"date":"2021-10-17T16:18:27","date_gmt":"2021-10-17T16:18:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sunnys-sewing-sandbox.hustley.com\/?post_type=product&p=893"},"modified":"2026-10-09T02:01:40","modified_gmt":"2026-10-09T02:01:40","slug":"thor-ga-243-extra-heavy-duty-walking-foot-sewing-machine-for-very-thick-materials-and-thread","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/thorsewingmachines.com\/index.php\/product\/thor-ga-243-extra-heavy-duty-walking-foot-sewing-machine-for-very-thick-materials-and-thread\/","title":{"rendered":"THOR GA-243 Extra Heavy Duty Walking Foot Sewing Machine for Very Thick Materials and Thread"},"content":{"rendered":"

THOR GA-243 Extra Heavy Duty Walking Foot Sewing Machine for Thick Leather, Straps, Vinyls, Synthetic and Canvas.<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"KINGMAX<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
\"Machine<\/td>\nMACHINE BRAND:<\/strong><\/td>\n\"KINGMAX<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Sewing<\/td>\nMACHINE MODEL:<\/strong><\/td>\n\n

THOR GA-243<\/h3>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\"Sewing<\/td>\nMACHINE DESCRIPTION:<\/strong><\/td>\n\n

APPLICATIONS:<\/h3>\n
For sewing heavy to extra heavy weight materials such as suedes, leather, vinyl, synthetics, laminated and coated products.<\/div>\n
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Also suitable for sewing such products as cargo handling belts, containers, saddles, covers, sails, tents, camping trailer covers, awnings, hand bags, etc.<\/div>\n
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The GA243 is also capable of sewing with a wide range of thread sizes from 69 to 415<\/p>\n

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FEATURES:<\/h3>\n
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The 243 comes with a large area under the arm of 420mm.\u00a0 This allows the operator to<\/div>\n
handle large materials with ease.<\/div>\n
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The 243s\u2019 front mounted bobbin winder and extra large bobbin allows for easy access and<\/div>\n
fewer bobbin windings in order to increase production.<\/div>\n
The high 20mm (7\/8″) presser foot lift enables easy material handling for extra heavy materials.<\/div>\n
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The reverse stitch and stitch length adjustment are easily accessible on the same lever.<\/div>\n
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This allows for quick and easy adjustments with visual and physical feedback.<\/div>\n
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***\u00a0INCLUDES\u00a0 HEAVY DUTY BALL BEARING SPEED REDUCER – INSTALLED<\/strong>\u00a0***<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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  • APPLICATION:\u00a0 For Heavy to EXTRA HEAVY Materials<\/li>\n
  • MAX SEWING SPEED:\u00a0 800 SPM<\/li>\n
  • MAX STITCH LENGTH:\u00a0 15mm (0.6″) Forward\/Reverse<\/li>\n
  • NEEDLE BAR STROKE:\u00a0 56mm (2.2″)<\/li>\n
  • FOOT LIFT:\u00a0 20mm (3\/4″) by Knee, 12mm (1\/2″) by Hand<\/li>\n
  • HOOK:\u00a0 Oscilating Large Shuttle Hook<\/li>\n
  • NEEDLE:\u00a0 DYx3<\/li>\n
  • THREAD:\u00a0 TEX 70 to TEX 415<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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\"Sewing<\/td>\nMACHINE SETUP:<\/strong><\/td>\nThis machine ships\u00a0complete and fully assembled<\/strong>\u00a0– ready to sew upon arrival.<\/p>\n

It includes:<\/p>\n

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  • Machine Head<\/li>\n
  • Table Top<\/li>\n
  • Heavy Duty Stand<\/li>\n
  • SERVO Motor<\/li>\n
  • Speed Reducer (Optional)<\/li>\n
  • LED Light<\/li>\n
  • Manuals<\/li>\n
  • Extra needles, bobbins, and tools.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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\"Sewing<\/td>\nMOTOR & VOLTAGE:<\/strong><\/td>\nThis machine is equipped with a SERVO motor operating on standard 110 Volts power.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Sewing<\/td>\nWARRANTY:<\/strong><\/td>\n1 Year Warranty<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Sewing<\/td>\nSALE PRICE:<\/strong><\/td>\n$2695.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Sewing<\/td>\nSHIPPING COST:<\/strong><\/td>\nCommercial \/ Business Address = $295.00<\/p>\n

Home \/ Residential Address = $395.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\"Delivery<\/td>\nDELIVERY TIME:<\/strong><\/td>\nIN STOCK<\/strong> – 3 to 5 business days delivery window<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"icon<\/td>\nMACHINE BROCHURE:<\/strong><\/td>\nN\/A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Sewing<\/td>\nPARTS MANUAL:<\/strong><\/td>\nPrinted copy comes with the machine<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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QUICK OVERVIEW<\/h2>\n

NEW – Single Needle Extra Heavy Duty Flat Bed Walking Foot Sewing Machine for EXTRA THICK materials and threads. 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