Eureka Model "M"

bee-vac · Apr 25, 2012

Hello all! I was just wondering if anyone could tell me what year the model "M" for Eureka first came into production?

truckerx · Apr 25, 2012

Model M...

The Eureka M debuted in approximately 1935 and stayed in the Eureka line-up for several years, going through painted versions and alterations, and eventually morphing into the D272. A wonderful vacuum.

truckerx · Apr 25, 2012

Model M...

see Vacuumland thread below.

http://www.vacuumland.org/cgi-bin/TD/TD-VIEWTHREAD.cgi?8693

truckerx · Apr 25, 2012

D272

The later model D272 was the vacuum I learned on as a kid.

portable · Apr 25, 2012

Anthony - 

 

The Eureka M was one of the most beautiful vacuums I think Eureka ever produced. 

 

Here are the pages of a great pamphlet from approximately 1936, showing the Eureka line-up of the G-2, R, M and the hand portable. 

 

An interesting historical note: the G-2 was "added on to" (though it does not show that change in this pamphlet). Eureka tacked on a headlight to the G-2 to make it more than competitive with other bottom-of-the-line models of the time.

 

Here's the cover of the pamphlet:

portable · Apr 25, 2012

The Eureka G-2:

portable · Apr 25, 2012

The "R":

portable · Apr 25, 2012

And the fabulous Model M. [I love the mention of the "adjusticator"]

portable · Apr 25, 2012

And the back of the pamphlet. The handheld with detachable nozzle. I think it was called the Model J:

truckerx · Apr 25, 2012

Anthony...

Here's a photo of the Model 'G'

Greetings, John! Haven't seen you since the Milwaukee Convention

truckerx · Apr 25, 2012

Anthony...

Here's an earlier model from the 1920's. Maybe John can put a name or model number to it.

tolivac · Apr 26, 2012

STEEL fan-bet no worries about hitting things there!Bet it would pass the Royal "penny" test with no problem!Wonder if it was a machined steel fan or a stampted sheet metal one.The machined steel--EXPENSIVE-but most durable!The machine probably would need a steel lined fancase-otherwise the steel fan could drive something through it!

bee-vac · Apr 26, 2012

WOW! Nice pictures guys! I have always liked the look of the Eureka "M". Seems very Kirby like, but fancier! I also have a G-2. I like the slow rotation of the roll brush these cleaners have.

portable · Apr 26, 2012

Hi Bernie -I think your Eureka is a Model 11, or the model right before it. Circa 1928 or 29....J

truckerx · Apr 26, 2012

Hi John...

The only clue I have to its age would be the latest patent mark which, on this machine, is 1926. So, it is a model 11? The ID tag doesn't give a model number, just a serial number and patent dates. Thanks for that information.

hygiene903 · Apr 28, 2012

I Have The G-2!

And mine has the headlight. Also have one of the straight suction models, but unfortunately the nozzle latch is broken and I haven't yet been able to find one. Sure would like to find attachments for both of these.
Jeff

truckerx · Apr 29, 2012

I have...

a very old set of attachments in the original box for the straight suction model (as shown) and also the Eureka "Junior" hand-vac for the model 'G'

cb123 · Jul 18, 2013

This...

is It.

paul · Jan 18, 2023

Newspaper ads from 1946-1948

1) July 1946 - New Home Cleaning System w/Distribulator [sic]
2) Dec. 1946 - " " " " " "
3) June 1947 - M262, D272, W75
4) Sept. 1947 - New Upright (S246) & Floor-O-Matic polisher-scrubber
5) Oct. 1947 - "Master" (M262?)
6) Oct. 1947 - M262? (different store ad)
7) Feb. 1948 - D360
8) May 1948 - DC272 (typo?)