My Kenmore recently died and I replaced it with a GE. While I don't really "need" a large tub, I did get it because I have a queen sized bed and might need the space for bedding. None of today's washers operate like the ones we have used for years--all electronic workings that think we don't know how much water to use or to keep your hands out of the tub when it's spinning. Locked lids and all. Frustration abounds! I have to figure out how to get into the thing when it gets out of balance with whatever is in it. I looked at the Speed Queen and recognize it is quality but I couldn't justify the price at this point. If I were younger and had a big family, maybe I'd have looked at it more seriously.
None of today's appliances are designed to last like the old ones did. Sure do miss all of the Kenmore products.