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Thread Number: 32722
/ Tag: 50s/60s/70s Vacuum Cleaners
Kirby 516 - a weighty matter |
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| Post# 358551 , Reply# 1 9/1/2016 at 13:46 (2,793 days old) by CharlesKirby66 (Manteca, CA) | ||
Bad news regarding a lighter model I hate to break the news to ya, but these first generation Kirbys are the lightest models that the company ever produced, at around 14 lbs. Each successive generation got heavier. The current model, the Avalir, and its third generation counterparts (Generation 3 through Sentria II), are each over 20 lbs. The Tech Drive feature makes the unit easier to push and pull on carpet, but the unit itself is substantially heavier. | ||
| Post# 358583 , Reply# 2 9/2/2016 at 09:25 (2,792 days old) by human (Pines of Carolina) | ||
Yes, newer Kirby machines are heavy beasts (the 'Hummer' of vacuum cleaners IMO) but the Tech Drive is well worth the price. You can push and pull them with two fingers. They're great unless you're trying to vacuum steps with them. It's not an issue for me anymore since I live in a ranch style house, but when I had a two-story townhouse, I kept the my Kirby Gsix downstairs and my Electrolux 1205 upstairs and used the Electrolux on the steps. Those two machines make a dynamite combination. If I were to pare my fleet down to the absolute bare bones, it would be those two machines and perhaps one of my Royal Prince 501 hand vacs, although the Electrolux's 'Sidekick' attachment would likely make the 501 superfluous.
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| Post# 358594 , Reply# 3 9/2/2016 at 10:51 (2,792 days old) by pronker (US) | ||
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Okay - a change is in order, I see. Thanks for the swift replies - to Charles Kirby 66 and human - ah me, it seems I'll need to leave Kirby for another brand. I really need a vacuum that's lighter. It'll be tough to part with the old girl! | ||
| Post# 358595 , Reply# 4 9/2/2016 at 11:34 (2,792 days old) by pronker (US) | ||
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Kirby 516 now on ebay Added my Kirby to sell on ebay under the name 'pronkerpronker' so let's see what happens. | ||
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