I think the 360 has the extra strong motor, and it's of a solid build. A part of the cam mechanism on top might need to be taken off, this model is prone to sticky grease or oil and it's easier to get at this way. On the pluss side, there's good tutorials on this to be found, well within a DIY self job, and it pays off. A good solid model, most info on it indicatis it's metal geared, but I never really quite believe it until I've checked it my self. There are two or three variations on the 360, some have a numbered dial and lever on top, it has built in stitch patterns.