Highland machines

Dave Bellevie

Hey all! I’m thinking about getting back onto the business after about 12 years. I’m looking for a single head machine. I’ll be doing 1 off sorts of stuff, probably some shirt/hat type stuff as time progresses. I don’t need a machine that has to run 24/7.

I’m looking for some opinions about Highland machines, or feedback in general…

Research so far:
Tajima (semi portables)- expensive and like buying a used car. $30,000 + $2000 freight just to get it to the US… but wow a 50% discount! (I made up the numbers, but you get the idea)
ZSK Sprint 6 - also expensive, and 220v? Might be physically too big for my space
Barudan pro3 - jury still out
Melco EMT16 or Bravo - don’t want to have to but a dedicated computer, or buy additional software
HappyJapan HCD 1501 - love the price. Seems to get good reviews.
Highland HM/E-1501 - love the price even more, but not a lot of reviews out there.

Thanks in advance!
Dave Bellevue