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Best LARGE Shop-vac 6-12 Gallon Vacuum | Head-to-Head Testing
Cordless Vacuums Tested
For this large capacity head-to-head, we tested seven wet/dry vacuums from five manufacturers. Here are the models we tested, as well as the manufacturer's specifications for each.
Bauer Vacuum
Model Number: 58774
Voltage: 20V
Capacity: 7 gallons
Weight w/ batteries: 18.28LBs
AC/DC Option: No
Noise dB: 90.0 dB
Hose Diameter: 1-⅝”
Hose Length: 82”
EGO Vacuum
Model Number: WDV0904
Voltage: 56V
Capacity: 9 gallons
Weight w/ batteries: 32.28LBs
AC/DC Option: No
Noise dB: 86.0 dB
Hose Diameter: 1-⅝”
Hose Length: 100”
Makita 40V 10-Gallon Dust Extractor
Model Number: GVC07
Voltage: 80V (two 40v batteries)
Capacity: 10 gallons
Weight w/ batteries: 46.75LBs
AC/DC Option: No
Noise dB: 67.5 dB
Hose Diameter: 1”
Hose Length: 156”
Milwaukee M18 Dust Extractor
Model Number: 0888-20
Voltage:36V [two 18v batteries]
Capacity: 6 gallons
Weight w/ batteries: 50.04LBs
AC/DC Option: YES
Noise dB: 86.5 dB
Hose Diameter: 1-⅝”
Hose Length: 120”
Milwaukee NEXUS Wet/Dry Vacuum
Model Number: 0926-20
Voltage: 18V
Capacity: 12 gallons
Weight w/ batteries: 34.92LBs
AC/DC Option: NO
Noise dB: 95.2 dB
Hose Diameter: 1-⅜”
Hose Length: 126”
RYOBI
Model Number: PCL735K
Voltage: 18V
Capacity: 6 gallons
Weight w/ batteries: 21.57LBs
AC/DC Option: NO
Noise dB: 91.0 dB
Hose Diameter: 1-½”
Hose Length: 82”
RYOBI
Model Number: RY40WD01K
Voltage: 40V
Capacity: 10 gallons
Weight w/ batteries: 20.41LBs
AC/DC Option: NO
Noise dB: 90.0
Hose Diameter: 1-⅝”
Hose Length: 116”
Cordless Vacuum Testing Criteria
For the Cordless Wet/Dry Vacuum Head-to-Head, we evaluated the tools in the following categories:
Air Volume (CFM)
Suction (Water Column)
Debris Pick Up Performance
Filter Performance
Battery Performance
Noise
Price
Weight of the vacuum with batteries
Ergonomics & Features
0:00 - Intro
0:45 - Overview of Testing Process
1:12 - Bags vs No Bags Testing
1:40 - CFM Testing
4:20 - Battery Performance Testing
5:12 - Static Suction
6:13 - Airwatt Calculation
6:54 - Dust Box Testing
08:40 - Dirty Filter Evaluation
09:17 - Noise Level Testing
09:45 - Weight Comparison: Winner Bauer
10:34 - Ergonomics & Features Evaluation
14:43 - Best Cordless Wet/Dry Vacuum
16:00 - Best Value Cordless Vacuum
18:05 - Dust Extractors vs Shop Vacuums
19:29 - Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Best LARGE Shop-vac 6-12 Gallon Vacuum | Head-to-Head Testing
Cordless Vacuums Tested
For this large capacity head-to-head, we tested seven wet/dry vacuums from five manufacturers. Here are the models we tested, as well as the manufacturer's specifications for each.
Bauer Vacuum
Model Number: 58774
Voltage: 20V
Capacity: 7 gallons
Weight w/ batteries: 18.28LBs
AC/DC Option: No
Noise dB: 90.0 dB
Hose Diameter: 1-⅝”
Hose Length: 82”
EGO Vacuum
Model Number: WDV0904
Voltage: 56V
Capacity: 9 gallons
Weight w/ batteries: 32.28LBs
AC/DC Option: No
Noise dB: 86.0 dB
Hose Diameter: 1-⅝”
Hose Length: 100”
Makita 40V 10-Gallon Dust Extractor
Model Number: GVC07
Voltage: 80V (two 40v batteries)
Capacity: 10 gallons
Weight w/ batteries: 46.75LBs
AC/DC Option: No
Noise dB: 67.5 dB
Hose Diameter: 1”
Hose Length: 156”
Milwaukee M18 Dust Extractor
Model Number: 0888-20
Voltage:36V [two 18v batteries]
Capacity: 6 gallons
Weight w/ batteries: 50.04LBs
AC/DC Option: YES
Noise dB: 86.5 dB
Hose Diameter: 1-⅝”
Hose Length: 120”
Milwaukee NEXUS Wet/Dry Vacuum
Model Number: 0926-20
Voltage: 18V
Capacity: 12 gallons
Weight w/ batteries: 34.92LBs
AC/DC Option: NO
Noise dB: 95.2 dB
Hose Diameter: 1-⅜”
Hose Length: 126”
RYOBI
Model Number: PCL735K
Voltage: 18V
Capacity: 6 gallons
Weight w/ batteries: 21.57LBs
AC/DC Option: NO
Noise dB: 91.0 dB
Hose Diameter: 1-½”
Hose Length: 82”
RYOBI
Model Number: RY40WD01K
Voltage: 40V
Capacity: 10 gallons
Weight w/ batteries: 20.41LBs
AC/DC Option: NO
Noise dB: 90.0
Hose Diameter: 1-⅝”
Hose Length: 116”
Cordless Vacuum Testing Criteria
For the Cordless Wet/Dry Vacuum Head-to-Head, we evaluated the tools in the following categories:
Air Volume (CFM)
Suction (Water Column)
Debris Pick Up Performance
Filter Performance
Battery Performance
Noise
Price
Weight of the vacuum with batteries
Ergonomics & Features
0:00 - Intro
0:45 - Overview of Testing Process
1:12 - Bags vs No Bags Testing
1:40 - CFM Testing
4:20 - Battery Performance Testing
5:12 - Static Suction
6:13 - Airwatt Calculation
6:54 - Dust Box Testing
08:40 - Dirty Filter Evaluation
09:17 - Noise Level Testing
09:45 - Weight Comparison: Winner Bauer
10:34 - Ergonomics & Features Evaluation
14:43 - Best Cordless Wet/Dry Vacuum
16:00 - Best Value Cordless Vacuum
18:05 - Dust Extractors vs Shop Vacuums
19:29 - Conclusion and Final Thoughts
