DC40 Multi floor is a lightweight Dyson Ball upright vacuum cleaner for every floor type. The machine’s cleaner head has an active base place, which self-adjusts automatically for optimal contact with all floor types. On hard floors the base plate lowers to create an efficient seal, and the brush bar lifts clear off the floor to protect delicate surfaces. On carpet, the base plate rises and the brush bar lowers for optimum bristle penetration- removing ground-in dirt and pet hair from different depths of carpet pile. And because the cleaner head adjusts automatically, there are no fiddly dials and you don’t need to bend down to make adjustments. Dyson cyclones capture more dirt than any other cyclone. DC40 Multi floor has Radial Root Cyclone technology with remodeled airflows to maximize suction power. DC40 Multi floor also has patented Ball technology. It turns on the spot, which allows you to maneuver more easily around obstacles and into awkward spaces. And because the motor and other key components are located inside the ball, the machine has a lower center of gravity- making it even easier to steer. Patented Dyson Technology New Radial Root Cyclone Technology Ordinary vacuum cleaners rely on bags to trap dust and dirt. As you use them, the tiny holes in the bag clog up with particles of dust. This restricts the flow of air, so the vacuum cleaner loses suction. Dyson vacuum cleaners don’t rely on bags to trap dust and dirt. They use cyclone technology, which spins the air at incredibly high speeds. The cyclones inside a Dyson vacuum cleaner generate centrifugal forces many thousands of times the force of gravity. Dust, dirt and pet hair are flung out of the airflow and straight into the bin. No bag. No loss of suction. Dyson has been continually refining cyclone technology since inventing it more than 20 years ago. DC40 Multi floor has new Radial Root Cyclone technology. Reconfigured air channels and improved flow efficiency reduce turbulence and preserve air pressure, so that the inner cyclones can extract more microscopic particles. These refinements help remove more dirt, dust, allergens and pet hair for the airflow. Ball Technology to Help You Steer with Ease Dyson Ball upright vacuum cleaners use patented Ball technology to overcome the steering limitations of fixed wheels. They ride on a ball, which turns on the spot so you can steer with ease, changing direction with just a turn of the wrist. The ball itself is made of glass-reinforced polypropylene- the same material used in the manufacture of car dashboards. It combines high impact strength with the resistance to distortion. The ball also holds the heaviest component, (the motor), positioned towards the base for a lower center of gravity and greater stability. Features Self-adjusting cleaner head: DC40 Multi floor has an active base plate. It creates the optimal cleaner head contact for every floor type, reducing air leaks and retaining suction power on all floor types- wood, carpet, vinyl and tile. Instant release wand: DC40 Multi floor has an instant release, long reach wand for cleaning stairs and awkward areas- it stretches up to 5 times in length. There are no separate parts to assemble. Extra tools: DC40 Multi floor comes with a Combination tool and a Stair tool. The Combination tool has a debris nozzle that converts to a brush tool for dusting. The Stair tool removes dirt and dust from corners and against vertical edges of stairs. Approved for allergy sufferers: All new Dyson upright and canister vacuums are certified asthma & allergy friendly by the Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America. Dyson cyclones capture microscopic particles down to 0.5 microns in size, including pollen, mold and bacteria. No extra costs: DC40 Multi floor comes with a 5 year warranty - parts and labor guaranteed by Dyson. The included instant release wand stretches up to 5 times in length A clear bin lets you see just how much you have picked up What"s In The Box? DC40 Upright Multi Floor Vacuum Extension Wand Operating Manual Quickstart Guide Stair Tool Combination Accessory Tool Product Registration Card 5-Year Warranty Dyson Radial Root Cyclone Technology - No bag. No loss of suction. Dyson Ball Technology overcomes the steering limitations of fixed wheels Stair Tool and Combination Accessory Tool Dyson Comparison Table DC24 Multi Floor DC24 Animal DC33 Multi Floor DC40 Multi Floor DC41 Animal DC41 Animal Complete Full Size or Compact Compact Compact Full Size Full Size Full Size Full Size Weight 11.6 lbs 11.6 lbs 17.6 lbs 14.6 lbs 17.1 lbs 17.1 lbs Cyclone Technology Root Cyclone technology Root Cyclone technology Root Cyclone technology Radial Root Cyclone technology Radial Root Cyclone technology Radial Root Cyclone technology Ball Technology X X X X X Cleaner Head Technology Motorized brush bar Motorized brush bar Clutch controlled brush bar Self-adjusting Self-adjusting Self-adjusting Engineered for Pet Hair Pick-Up X X X Suitable Floor Types All All All All All All Hose Length 8.7 ft 8.7 ft 15.7 ft 15.3 ft 15.4 ft 15.4 ft Cord Length 20 ft 20 ft 35 ft 24.7 ft 35 ft 35 ft Max Reach 28.7 ft 28.7 ft 51 ft 40 ft 51 ft 51 ft Cleanerhead Width 11.1 in 11.1 in 13.4 in 12.2 in 13.3 in 13.3 in Bin Capacity 0.19 gal 0.19 gal 0.61 gal 0.42 gal 0.55 gal 0.55 gal Bagless X X X X X X Wand Type Reversible Reversible Quick-draw telescope Instant Release Instant Release Instant Release HEPA Filtration X X X X X X Suction Power 100 a/w 100 a/w 240 a/w 200 a/w 235 a/w 235 a/w Tools Included Combination tool, Stair tool Mini turbine head, Combination tool, Stair tool Combination tool, Stair tool Combination tool, Stair tool Tangle-free Turbine tool, Combination tool, Stair tool Tangle-free Turbine tool, Combination tool, Stair tool, Soft Dusting Brush, Stuff Bristle, Brush, Multi-Angle Brush, Zorb Carpet Powder Warranty 5 years 5 years 5 years 5 years 5 years 5 years