Reliable Barracuda 500BW
Heavy-duty straight-stitch walking-foot sewing machine
Reliable specifies needle system 135x17 for the Barracuda 500BW.
Verified compatibility
3 verified relationships.
| Part or system | Relationship | Status | Evidence note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Needle System 135x17 | Officially compatible | CONFIRMED | Reliable specifies 135x17 needle system for the Barracuda 500BW. |
| Reliable 57BWFD Straight Stitch Feed Dog | Officially compatible | CONFIRMED | Reliable lists 57BWFD as the straight-stitch feed dog for Barracuda BW-series machines, including the 500BW. |
| Reliable 57WAKNURLED Knurled Feed Dog | Officially compatible | CONFIRMED | Reliable lists 57WAKNURLED as a knurled feed dog for the Barracuda 500BW. |
Manuals
Verified official manuals matched to this exact machine record.
Machine specifications
- Feed
- Walking foot
- Needle system
- 135x17
- Needle size range
- #14 to #22
- Stitch type
- Straight stitch
- Maximum stitch length
- 6 mm
- Maximum speed
- 800 RPM
- Foot clearance
- 10 mm
- Work space
- 7 in / 17.8 cm
- Thread range
- 45 (Tex 46) to 90 (Tex 92)
- Weight
- 34.4 lb / 15.6 kg
- Speed reduction
- Built-in speed reducer
About this machine
Reliable's current 500BW page identifies the machine as the Barracuda Fit straight-stitch walking-foot model. It uses system 135x17 needles in sizes #14 to #22, is rated at 800 RPM, provides 10 mm clearance under the foot and sews straight stitches up to 6 mm long.
The current name includes Barracuda Fit
Reliable's current product page calls the 500BW the Barracuda Fit Straight Stitch Walking Foot Sewing Machine.
Replacement feed dogs
Reliable separately lists straight-stitch and knurled feed dogs for the 500BW. That replacement-part information complements the machine specification rather than repeating it, especially for owners switching between fabric and more aggressive feeding needs.
What this machine is used for
- Canvas
- Leather
- Webbing
- Outdoor fabric
- Medium-to-heavy fabric assemblies
Sources and scope
Compatibility is limited to facts explicitly stated in the cited manufacturer documentation.
- Barracuda 500BW Reliable Corporation · Official product or support page · Tier 2
- Reliable Corporation instruction manual Reliable Corporation · Instruction manual · Tier 2
- Barracuda Accessories and Parts Reliable Corporation · Official accessories collection · Tier 1
Catalog source-link check completed September 2026. This maintenance check did not reverify every factual claim. See how factual verification differs from maintenance checks.