Shop Vacs Comparisons

Shop vac and price*	Capacity, Power, Static Water Lift, Air Flow	Height (inches), Noise (decibels)	Shop vac features
Comparison Chart - Shop Vacs
Ridgid WD1850 Pro Utility Shop Vac Where to Buy (*est. $170)	16 gallons dry, 11.5 gallons wet 12 amps (6.5 HP)	27.75 inches 74 db	Large rear wheels, tall handle for maneuvering; tool bag attaches to handle. Sensor tells when filter needs cleaning. Blower port and drain; motor turns off when liquid level reaches maximum. Hose is 7 feet long, 2.5 inches in diameter and locks onto tank. Cord is 20 feet long. Comes with extension wands, 4 cleaning tools and pleated paper filter. Other accessories available. Lifetime warranty.
Shop-Vac All-Around 971-02-00 Where to Buy (*est. $50)	1.5 gallons dry less for wet, not specified 6 amps (2 HP) 56 SWL 125 CFM	Height not specified db not rated	Top handle for portability. Locking 6-foot hose is 1.25 inches in diameter; cord is 18 feet long. Comes with extension wands and 3 cleaning tools, including floor tool. Uses dust bags. Three-year warranty.
Festool Cleantec CT 33 HEPA Where to Buy (*est. $490)	8.7 gallons dry 3-10 amps 90 inches SWL 134 CFM	22 inches 58.5 - 75 db depending on speed	Hepa filter, internal filter cleaner, separate filter door. Tool-triggered dust collection; outlet with adjustable power and speed to accommodate tools up to 17 amps (on 20-amp circuit). Blower port. Separate container for liquids, has drain. Rectangular shape with onboard storage; flat top for stacking other Festool tools on top. Tall handle, large rear wheels, wheel locks. 24-foot cord; comes with 11.5-foot anti-static hose one-inch in diameter; two larger hoses available in various lengths at extra cost. Dust bags available (*est. $6). Three-year guarantee.
Fein 9-77-25 Turbo III Dust Extractor Where to Buy (*est. $400)	14.5 gallons dry, 12 gallons wet. 1200 watts 8.7 amps 99 inches SWL 126 CFM	29 inches 58 db	Two-stage motor with bypass cooling. Tool-triggered for tools up to 19 amps. 16-foot power cord and 10-foot long, 2.25-inch anti-static hose. Comes with a converter for 1.25-inch hose and tools. Cleaning attachments are optional (est. $100 for kit or purchase separately). Comes with a 5-micron cloth bag; also available are 1-micron pleated-paper cartridge (est. $30) and 0.3 micron HEPA filter cartridge (est. $95), as well as high-efficiency dust bags. A smaller, 16-foot, 1.25-inch hose is also optional (est. $52). (Users report that less expensive Ridgid and Shop-Vac hoses and attachments also fit.) Three-year warranty when registered online.
Ridgid WD5500 Store-N-Go Shop Vac Where to Buy (*est. $100)	5 gallons dry 3 gallons wet 8.5 amps (5 HP)	15.25 inches db not rated	Wall-mounted, with top handle and low design for portable use off the wall. Comes with 20-foot cord, extension wands and 3 tools. Long 21-foot hose in two sections, 1 7/8-inch diameter, locks onto tank. Lifetime warranty.
Ridgid Pro WD4550 Pro Pack Shop Vac Where to Buy (*est. $100)	4.5 gallons dry 2.5 gallons wet 8.5 amps (5 HP)	Height not specified db not rated	Toolbox-shaped; hose, cord, 3 cleaning tools (but no wands) store in lid. Hose is 1 7/8 inches in diameter, expands to 7 feet long. Fine-dust filter (pleated cartridge) is washable, suitable for sheetrock dust. Lifetime warranty.