CRAFTSMAN CMXEVBE17596 20 Gallon 6.5 Peak HP Wet Dry Shop Vacuum | Heavy-Duty Wet and Dry Vac with Filter, Dust Bag, Hose and Attachments for Shop, Garage, Jobsite Cleaning
$179.99
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A heavy-duty workshop, garage, or construction site where raw suction and a huge bin matter more than finesse. Skip it if you need a compact, detail-friendly vac for car interiors or stairs.
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Owners consistently praise this vacuum for its industrial-grade suction and massive bin, making quick work of sawdust, water, and even car hair. The main trade-off is that it is built for big, open spaces and feels less refined when you need to reach into tight spots or do delicate cleaning.
Loved by buyers
- •Strong airflow that lifts heavy debris, competes with premium woodworking vacs, and nearly pulls seat covers off a car.
- •20-gallon drum means far fewer emptying stops during big shop, garage, or flood cleanup jobs.
- •Rear blower port switches instantly to clear grass and leaves from driveways or gutters.
Buyer concerns
- •The hose locking collar often wobbles or slips unless pushed past the designed stop, leading to accidental disconnects.
- •Included 7-foot hose and 9-inch floor tool feel short and narrow for large floors; many owners replace them immediately.
- •Accessories are 2.5-inch diameter, making it tough to get into car footwells or between seats without a reducer.
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Key Features
- •MAX POWER: 6.5 Peak HP provides heavy duty cleanup for tasks in the shop, garage, or on the jobsite
- •LARGE CAPACITY: 20-gallon shop vac drum provides extensive capacity for cleanup of large messes
- •BUILT-IN BLOWER PORT: Rear blowing port on this wet dry vac allows for quick cleaning of leaves and grass clippings in your garage and outdoors
- •OVERSIZED DRAIN: Built-in oversized drain on the wet/dry vac allows for convenient emptying of liquids
- •ACCESSORIES INCLUDED: 2-1/2 in. x 7 ft. POS-I-LOCK Dual-Flex Hose, 2 Extension Wands, Utility Nozzle, Car Nozzle, Crevice Tool, Wet Nozzle, Muffler/Diffuser, Qwik Lock Filter and Dust Collection Bag
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