Our old vacuum was a Sears upright of approximately 24 pounds and was tough on back. The one prior to that was a Rainbow canister but it was a little tough pulling canister around, especially on carpeting. These two and our new Kenmore canister are approximately the same weight. This one is much easier on back for the following reasons:
1. This canister is much lower profile than the Rainbow and has wheels three times the diameter than older Rainbow. A little tug forward with hose or push backward with foot is all it takes to relocate.
2. Most importantly, with a canister you are only moving...
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