Hey Pulsator!
Nice machines. I am amazed at how wonderfully the newer Royals clean. Much easier to push, too. I just found a 996 in great shape. My old commercial model is no match for it. Have fun!
Bobby in Boston
Dream vac number one was the Kirby Dual Sanitronic 50 (my mom and I grew with one, that one is still running without any repairs!) and I wanted one of my own. The 3rd has yet to be unveiled!
i remember RAVING bout the kenmore/sebo/windsor. to an old friend of mine. i got him the floor model after sears discontinued it. its very DURABLE and maintenance free, but a lousy carpet cleaner. David
From my experiance, the ones that do a bad cleaning job have the automatic height adjustment. The models with the manual adjustment, like the Versamatic do very well.
Beautiful collection of machines-I have some of those in my collection-all pictured are good performers.Yes-I have a Sebo-its technology is interesting-but ANY of my direct air cleaners will outclean it.Its sort of fun to use though-get it out now and then for a spin.