If you're comparing cigarette making machines for your production line, the Molins Mark 8 Post 64 and the Molins Mark 8D MAX 15 are two of the most commonly requested machines in this range. Both come from the same Molins Mark 8 lineage, but they're built for different stages of a manufacturer's growth. Here's how they actually compare, and which one fits your factory better.
Quick Comparison
| Spec | Mark 8 Post 64 | Mark 8D MAX 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Machine Speed | 1,800 - 2,000 cigarettes/min | 3,000 cigarettes/min |
| Cigarette Sizes | Standard 84mm / 100mm / Slims / Super Slims / Nano | King / Demi / Slims / Super Slims / Nano |
| Circumference | 17mm - 28.3mm | 17mm - 28.3mm |
| Rod Length | 65mm - 110mm | 65mm - 110mm |
| Filter Attachment | Max Multiroll | MAX-15 with 1117 infeed unit |
| Total Power | Not specified | 17 KW |
| Total Weight | ~3,500 kg | ~5,000 kg |
Machine Speed and Output
The clearest difference between these two machines is raw output. The Mark 8 Post 64 runs at 1,800 to 2,000 cigarettes per minute, while the Mark 8D MAX 15 nearly doubles that at 3,000 cigarettes per minute.
For a manufacturer running one or two shifts on a smaller product line, the Mark 8 Post 64's output is often more than enough, and running a machine well under its capacity doesn't do you any favors on maintenance or energy costs. If your production targets call for higher daily volume, or you're planning multiple shifts to keep up with demand, the Mark 8D MAX 15's higher throughput becomes the more practical choice.
Format and Size Flexibility
Both machines cover a wide format range, but the way they're set up differs slightly. The Mark 8 Post 64 comes configured for standard 84mm and 100mm cigarettes along with Slims, Super Slims, and Nano. The Mark 8D MAX 15 covers King, Demi, Slims, Super Slims, and Nano.
If your product lineup includes King or Demi sizes specifically, confirm which configuration matches your plans before choosing between the two. Both share the same circumference range of 17mm to 28.3mm and rod length range of 65mm to 110mm, so neither machine has an advantage on that front.
Filter Attachment and Infeed System
This is where the two machines diverge in how they're built. The Mark 8 Post 64 uses a Max Multiroll filter attachment, a proven, straightforward setup that's well suited to steady, mid-range production. The Mark 8D MAX 15 pairs its MK-8D maker with the MAX-15 system and a 1117 infeed unit, a setup designed specifically to keep pace with the machine's higher output without creating a bottleneck at the filter attachment stage.
If you're running the Mark 8D MAX 15 at its full 3,000 cigarettes per minute, having an infeed system built for that speed matters. Pairing a high-output maker with an underpowered filter attachment defeats the purpose of buying the faster machine in the first place.
Power Requirements and Factory Space
The Mark 8D MAX 15 draws 17 KW of power and weighs approximately 5,000 kg, noticeably heavier than the Mark 8 Post 64's roughly 3,500 kg. Before choosing the higher-output machine, confirm your factory's electrical capacity can support it, and that your floor has the space and load-bearing capacity for the additional weight and footprint of the MAX-15 infeed unit.
This is a step manufacturers sometimes skip when they're focused purely on output numbers, and it's one of the more common causes of installation delays after a machine has already been purchased and shipped.
Which One Should You Choose?
Choose the Mark 8 Post 64 if:
- You're running a smaller or growing operation
- Your current output targets sit comfortably under 2,000 cigarettes per minute
- You want a proven, lower-power setup with lower upfront electrical and space requirements
Choose the Mark 8D MAX 15 if:
- You need to scale output significantly, particularly across multiple shifts
- Your product lineup includes King or Demi format cigarettes
- Your factory has the power supply and floor space to support a larger, higher-output line
Matching Your Maker to Your Packing Line
Whichever machine you choose, check its output against your packing line's capacity before finalizing your setup. A Mark 8D MAX 15 running at 3,000 cigarettes per minute needs a packing line that can actually keep up, such as the HLP-225, rather than a lower-speed option that becomes the new bottleneck in your line.
Talk to Us Before You Decide
Specs on a page only tell part of the story. At Civic Tobacco Machinery, we walk manufacturers through their actual production targets, factory setup, and budget before recommending a machine, whether that's the Mark 8 Post 64, the Mark 8D MAX 15, or something else in our range. Reach out to us and we'll help you find the right fit.
Saad Ali
Tobacco Machinery Specialists, Karachi
Civic Tobacco Machinery supplies new and reconditioned cigarette manufacturing, packing, wrapping and used tobacco machinery across Pakistan.