Product review (5 stars): LOOK NO FURTHER.  BUY IT!
After killing various "efficient" front loaders, I decided to buy a Speed Queen.  I am a commercial dairy farmer and wash all the towels from my dairy in addition to my family's laundry.  This unit is a champ.  It has held up to 4 years of heavy use and is still going strong.  Steel transmission, heavy-duty motor and pump - everything first class and rugged.  Plus no "mother board" controlling useless and very expensive electronics.