I had a Sebo BS 36 for 20 years and when the time came to replace it I had a rush of blood to the head and bought a Lindhaus, I now wish I'd stayed with Sebo. The Lindhaus is a very good machine but just not as good as the BS, it's a lighter plastic and a part broke quite quickly, it has a good agitation brush but doesn't seem to match the vacuum power of the Sebo which is not a problem when using it on carpet as the brush does a good job in beating the dust out of the pile but it's a little lacking when using the wand to vacuum the around the edges of the room and when vacuuming upholstery. It has a low moisture cleaning system attachment which may be helpful in an emergency. I don't know if another machine anywhere near its price range which will match a Sebo BS 36 or 46.