Bernina 820 and older Horn cabinet

[LORI M.]

Hello - I am getting a new machine - Bernina 820. Yay!! anyway, I have a Horn cabinet (Quilters Dream) purchased in 2003 that I think should work size- wise for the new machine, but I'm concerned about the weight of the new machine on the air lift. I really don't want to purchase a new cabinet for $2000. Has anyone had to retrofit their old cabinet to the new heavier machines? Thank you, Lori in Wis

[LORI M.]

I just bought an 820 and will need a sturdy table - prefer airlift cabinet - not fancy seem to be difficult to find. Good luck.

[Maryellen M.]

My 820 just fits in my older Koala cabinet. However, because of the weight I remove the machine when using the lift. Going down may work but without increased motor size you may find it difficult to raise the bed.

[Teri L.]

Call Horn, if I'm not mistaken there's a new lift available.
No idea how much it runs but will probably be worth every penny.

Teri