Royal model 606

[karl]

I have a chance to buy a Royal vacuum model 606, can someone tell me if its worth getting? Also, what year were they made? Thank you.

 

[kirbyclassiciii]

Karl

Karl,

The 606 was produced from around 1965 up to 1987.

Depending on when it was made, it could have a 350 watt motor (before 1971), a 400 watt motor (1971 to early 1975), a 3.0 amp motor (1975-1985), a 4.5 amp motor (spring/summer 1985) or a 5.4 amp motor (1985-1987).

If it has a 3-wire cord that is the typical 35 foot length, it will have been produced from 1973 to 1987, but if it has the extra-long 50 foot cord, then it will be a 1985 to 1987 model.

The very last 606s (1986-1987) will have a gray shake-out or long zipper bag (instead of dark blue).

~Ben[this post was last edited: 2/1/2019-20:24]

 

[karl]

This is a picture of the Royal I'm talking about, can you tell me about what year. Is it worth buying?

 

[rivstg1]

I dig it Karl

Get it regardless

 

[kirbyclassiciii]

Karl

Karl,

The pictures you show us suggest this 606 lies in the 1971-75 timeframe. If it has the 3-wire cord (with the ground prong on the male plug), it will be from the 1973-75 timeframe.

And yes, it is worth buying since these commercial-grade cleaners are getting very scarce now and this one appears to be in great condition for its age.

~Ben[this post was last edited: 2/2/2019-00:29]

 

[lesinutah]

Hey

I'd buy it. Usually models with this bag are in bad shape.
The older royal commercial vacuum is even more rare.
It's a really solid vacuum. Buy it.
Les

 

[madman]

If you buy it and you don't like it, you could always shine it up and sell it to someone else.

 

[karl]

Great, I'm going to get it, the price is right also. ($20) Thanks for the help.

 

[hygiene903]

At that price I would snap it up in a hurry and not even think twice. Some Mother's Mag and some elbow grease will make it look beautiful, and if it's in good running condition you will have a great cleaner that you will enjoy using. Here's mine.
Jeff

 

[lesinutah]

Hey

That's a steal you have to let us know how you like it.
Les

 

[karl]

Well, the guy that is selling it will not respond to my messages, If he responds back to me I will buy it.

 

[kirbyclassiciii]

Karl

Karl,

If in the end you don't get this 606, then hopefully someone else here will, like Les (LesinUtah) or Kelton (rivstg1).

~Ben

 

[karl]

He finally answered me, he said he is having a family issue. He will get back to me.

 

[kirbyclassiciii]

Karl

Karl,

So sad to hear that... offering my best condolences to him!

~Ben

 

[lesinutah]

He

Family issues are reason for no janitronic. I know the ladies number and say oh hey I'm the guy who wants that green vacuum. I too had a couple deaths in the family let's get vacuum boxed up I'll even send you money for boxed chocolates.
I won't say that but I'm going to call. The heritage 13 lady already got me quote she is a huge contractor Uber busy. So hopefully! Can be sweet and get both vacuums.
Les

 

[karl]

I am picking up the vacuum this Friday evening after work, I'll let you know how I like it.

 

[kirbyclassiciii]

Karl

Karl,

Glad to see it worked out for you in the end!

~Ben

 

[karl]

Well, I got the 606 this afternoon. I got off early a d asked him if we could meet today. I wont have a chance to play with it until Saturday. But it runs good.

 

[kirbyclassiciii]

Karl

Karl,

That was nice of him to let you have it sooner.

Also glad to hear that it runs well!

~Ben