We will discuss the difference between Bissell Big Green 86T3 and Bissell DeepClean Lift-Off 66E1 carpet cleaners within this post.
Bissell Big Green vs DeepClean Lift Off
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* Customer Rating
The Big Green receives higher customer satisfaction rating and it’s selling better than the lift off.
* Design
One of the biggest difference between them is the design.
The DeepClean Lift Off offers the versatility of 2 cleaners in one – Upright Cleaner with dual DirtLifter PowerBrushes for carpet and rug cleaning and Detachable Portable Spot Cleaner for stairs, upholstery, spots and stains cleaning.
While the Big Green is only an upright cleaning machine without detachable spot cleaner design.
* Tank Capacity
The Big Green 86T3 has a larger tank than the DeepClean Lift Off.
The tank capacity are 1.75 gallons versus 0.75 gallons.
* Flow Indicator
The Big Green has a Flow Indicator that mornitors the levels of water and detergent, lets you know when to add more water and detergent. While the Lift Off has no flow gauge.
* Cleaning Path Width
The Big Green has a cleaning path width of 10.5″ versus 12″ on the DeepClean Lift Off.
* Hose Length
The hose length of the Big Green is 9 foot versus 5 foot on the DeepClean Lift Off.
* Cord Length
The Big Green has a 25 foot cord while the cord length of the DeepClean Lift Off is 22 foot.
* Handle
The handle on the Big Green is adjustable to suit your height and foldable for easy storage, while the handle on the Lift Off is NOT adjustable nor foldable.
* Included Accessories
The Big Green 86t3 comes with a 6″ Stair Tool and a 24-oz. BISSELL 2X Professional Deep Cleaning Formula while the Lift Off includes a 3″ Tough Stain Tool, a Spraying Crevice Tool and 8 oz. Bissell 2X Deep Cleaning Formula.
* Heatwave Technology
Heatwave Technology – the heat of the motor helps maintain water temperature throughout the cleaning process.
The Lift Off features Heatwave Technology while the Big Green does not.
Both of them do not have a water heater.
* Edge Brush
The DeepClean Lift Off has edge brushes while the Big Green has no edge brushes.
* Surround Suction
According to Bissell, Surround Suction is the suction along the sides and front of the nozzle that helps surfaces dry fast.
The Lift Off has the Surround Suction while the Big Green does not.
* Price
The Big Green is more expensive than the DeepClean Lift Off.
On bissell.com, the list price of Big Green is $469.99 versus $259.99 of the Lift Off.
* Weight
The Big Green is much heavier than the Lift Off, about 15 pounds.
* Warranty
The Big Green carries a 5 year limited warranty while the DeepClean Lift Off is backed by 3 year limited warranty.
If you own the Bissell Big Green / Bissell DeepClean Lift Off, please share your experience below to help people make an informed purchase, thanks.
P.S.
Download manuals to learn more about these 2 bissell carpet shampooers:
DeepClean Lift Off Manual
http://www.bissell.com/~/media/site%20us/documents/user%20guides/66e14/bissell_user_guide_deepclean_lift_off_carpet_cleaner_66e14.pdf
Big Green 86T3 Manual
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/B1pw1kZd6GS.pdf