CRAFTSMAN CMXEVBE18595 16 Gallon 6.5 Peak HP Wet Dry Shop Vacuum
$198.99
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We'd pick this for weekend warriors who need lots of capacity for occasional garage or shop messes and can muscle through a frustrating assembly; pass if you need a no-fuss daily workhorse.
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Strong airflow and big tank capacity make cleaning up heavy debris fast and easy. The trade-off: the large tank and low price come with thin plastic and assembly steps that test your patience.
Loved by buyers
- •Strong suction picks up dried-on messes and small debris like socks without extra effort.
- •16-gallon capacity means fewer pauses to empty during big cleanup jobs.
- •Integrated blower port clears leaves and grass clippings from garages and walkways.
Buyer concerns
- •Casters refuse to snap in without extreme force, and some never fit no matter what you try.
- •Shipments often arrive missing one or more dust bags, which sours the first impression.
- •Plastic build feels light and hobby-grade rather than rugged enough for daily worksite use.
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Key Features
- •HEAVY-DUTY: Powerful 6.5 Peak HP provides extra power for large projects in the garage, shop and on the jobsite
- •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 shop vac allows for convenient emptying of liquids
- •DUAL-FLEX TECHNOLOGY: 2-1/2 in. diameter shop vacuum hose features Dual-Flex technology for 180-degree mobility at each end to resist kinking
- •ACCESSORIES INCLUDED: 2-1/2 in. x 7 ft. POS-I-LOCK Dual-Flex Hose, 2 Extension Wands, Utility Nozzle, Car Nozzle, Wet Nozzle, Qwik Lock Filter and 4 Dust Collection Bags
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