tldr; Vintage Kirby from 1997 - heavy but indestructible. 20+ lbs, incredible suction, find used for $50-100.
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“I have a Sebo E3 and love it. Have a Sebo G4 and id highly recommend it even though it seems to be an older/more traditional design. I bought a used Miele dynamic upright that I really like and a used Miele Gemini that is a solid performer. Miele's seem to have a bit more of the bells and whistles, while Sebo is a bit more utilitarian, if that makes any sense.”
“The irony in buying something like a Sebo, they really don’t cost more (in some cases cheaper) than a Dyson battery stick vac. Uprights will begin around $550 msrp (before any dealer discounts) for a Sebo Dart. Canisters start around $850 msrp for the K3. For you and your quantity of pets, I may suggest something with a larger bag like an Essential G4 upright -or- a D4 canister if you want to avoid changing bags as often… but they are more expensive up front than the other models I mentioned. ALL of the vacs will be reliable and clean great… so regardless of which you opt for, you can rest easy knowing it will keep up with your lifestyle. And if it does break, the 10yr warranty will pick you up.”
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