I need some, "Royal Advice"......

[air-waycharlie]

And, not the kind from Kings and Queens but from those familiar with the Royal family of vacuums. I used to ask Mike Rogers but since he has passed on I'm soliciting help here. This is one vacuum I never collected or learned much about so any help is very much appreciated.

What are the basic differences between the following Royal models including manufacturing dates, brush roll differences and amperage:

8100
Classic Edition
300 Preferred
996
UR38200

I'd like to add, possibly, one of these to my collection. Is there one that is any more collectable than the others? What would be a good one to use for an occasional daily driver? Lastly, how about noise? I remember Royals more from the late 60's early 70's than any other time frame and it seemed they were all screamers.

Again, thanks!
Charlie

 

[lesinutah]

Guess

I'm not sure there is a complete answer. Ben and human are royal experts. I do know some about royals.
8100 is 6 or 7 amp.
Classic edition is middle class vacuum.
300 preffered is too of the line consumer. It's either red and black or burgundy in color. It's 7 amp motor. It has chrome wheel caps with royal crown on them.
996 Is just model number.
Ur38200 is mid 2000s commercial vacuum made in China. I could be wrong but it may be Canadian. The ur and 38200 is one more digit than ur1030z or 1050z which are late 2000s to early 2010s commercial.
I could be wrong but that's my educated guess.
Les

 

[lesinutah]

Screamers

The screamers were the mid 90s to 2010. The Everlast is the most desirable to most collectors.
It depends on what you are looking for. I think 300 preffered with the 9.5 amp motor looks good.
My favorite is 880 which is 1978-1985 baby blue in color various motors.
Les

 

[lesinutah]

Edit

Looking at eBay to answer better.
Ur38200 9 amp. It's beautiful made in China royal.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/313020394370
This is classic 4000. I have this model. The 10.5 amp motor is a drop in motor. It's biggest motor royal ever put in a vacuum. The 10.5 amp is only in this model. The 10 amp is largest motor usually put in commercial versions.
The classic edition 994 is over priced mid 90s mid level vacuum.
The 996 classic edition is good shape and good looking.
The 3000 is 9.5 amp. The bag is not correct it is also missing the the chrome wheel caps.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/274272419638
It's 7.0 amp Everlast. If I were to buy a royal this bag and it's an Everlast would be the one I'd buy.
Les

 

[air-waycharlie]

Thanks Les!

That 4000 is a beauty and I really like the headlight feature. Gives it kind of a more old timey look. Plus, that 10 amp motor must have incredible suction on a machine like that.

After my post, I did do some research on Google but still the collectors here have more validity for me.

 

[lesinutah]

Welcome

I found a thread that talks about royals. I don't see Anyone posting anything.
https://www.vacuumland.org/cgi-bin/TD/TD-VIEWTHREAD.cgi?34018
Les

 

[kirbyclassiciii]

Air-WayCharlie

Charlie,

I would prefer the 996 since it is much like the 4000 Classic but with the old-style non-drop-in motor assembly.

~Ben

 

[louvac]

Hey Charlie!

It's Louis......give me a call.....I'll share my opinions about the Royals. Hope all is well! I am off from school so I am available in the AM......