MADE IN USA. Hoover has built millions of these since 1960. Its proven Hoover built motor is amazingly durable. The hood and body are made of ABS materials like football helmets. Its all metal brush roller *agitator* will take on all the sand and gravel you can throw at it. This model has a steel handle and the switch is at your fingertip. Giant TIETEX cloth bag holds Hoovers (Type A) giant 16.5 qt bag. This bag holds more, equaling fewer bag changes. Its top filling design is easy to change. Its OSHA compliant SJT commercial cord is 50 foot long. Vacuum is double insulated, and UL approved. Carpet adjustments (4) LOW to SHAG. Foot handle release with 3 positions.(Handle locked up, Handle down, Handle all the way down for under tables. When sold out price will show $00.00 Updated 10/1/21 dda