I bought a Bernina red machine, but it still weighs 17.6 pounds. It does have a handle. Before that I had a Janome Jem Gold which I recall only weighed 13 pounds and had a Sachel to carry it in. I don't think neither of these are current models They were great for straight stitch and had zig-zag. I like the Bernina better. One thing I have done is to separate the cart and the machine. Yep, lift out the machine. Place the cart or case into the trunk, then lift the machine. Helped me. I have a Rav4 so the back was a great space to carry it in as there isn't a lip to get it over. I always take the least machine that will do for the class. My bigger machines stay home most of the time.