Thread Number: 31251  /  Tag: 80s/90s Vacuum Cleaners
Royal 886 or Royal Classic 4000?
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Post# 345682   2/28/2016 at 10:44 (2,977 days old) by william (Philadelphia)        

Vintage Royal upright model 886 or Classic all metal 4000? And why?

That is the question. Hello all, Bill here and today is my first day on your site.
Which one should buy?
I am looking for help on a recommendation on a purchase of a Royal upright built and assembled in Ohio that has better features and build quality. I have been looking on ebay for the right one to come along and have found these two. I am concerned about build quality and long for a vintage model from back in the days when they built them well and right with pride. Research here and elsewhere indicates an opinion in favor of the Royals from the early to mid 1990s until 2002 when production went overseas. (yuck!)

I like these two models. Who can advise me on the differences on quality between these two models? Was the 400 made here or China. The box apparently says "Made in Cleveland" but you never know! Please choose and tell me why you think so.
Thanks!
Bill


Post# 345698 , Reply# 1   2/28/2016 at 13:18 (2,977 days old) by sptyks (Skowhegan, Maine)        

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Bill,

 

Both of these models were made in the USA. The 4000 was made 1995 -2001 and was the last Royal to be made in the USA. The 4000 has a 10 amp motor and is a very powerful machine that Deep cleans carpets extremely well but it is also very loud, some call this machine a screamer.

 

The 886 was made in the 1980's and I think has a 6 amp motor. It still cleans very well but is much quieter than the 8000.

 

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