RIDGID HD1800 16 Gallon 6.5-Peak HP NXT Wet/Dry Shop Vacuum with Cart, Fine Dust Filter, Hose, Accessories
Part of the most powerful line of wet dry vacs RIDGID has ever made, the RIDGID 16 Gal. NXT wet/dry vac was built with RIDGID’s most powerful 6.5 peak horsepower motor, the 16 Gal. vacuum was engineered for the Pros with the toughest cleanups. This model includes a cart with large rear wheels and the accessories to equip the Pro for any job with 2 wands, a utility nozzle, car nozzle, wet nozzle, crevice tool and a muffler/diffuser. The drum offers maximum capacity at 16 Gal. and the 2-piece drum construction provides lasting durability. Storage is readily available on this model with accessory storage to secure tools on hand, added hooks to store the hose and caster feet that fit both 1-7/8 in. and 2-1/2 in. accessories. The 16 Gal. NXT wet/dry vac includes 2-1/2 in. locking accessories that lock onto a wand or hose which means no downtime from attachments coming apart. It features the patented Qwik Lock Filter Fastening System that makes installing or removing your filter quick, easy and secure. Replacement filter VF5000 and Size A VF3502 Dust Collection Bags sold separately.
- Maximum power 6.5 peak HP NXT vac for heavy-duty cleanup
- 2-piece heavy-duty drum construction offers the toughest RIDGID durability
- Large rear-wheel accessory cart stores tools and maneuvers over rough terrain
- 2-1/2 in. locking accessories secures your hose to your wands to your floor tools, so nothing falls off in use
- 20 ft. power cord provides the most reach and stores easily using cord wrap
- Diffuser dissipates the flow of air out of the exhaust port
- Included Qwik Lock 3-layer fine dust filter captures fine dust particles for superior filtration
- Storage features include: hose storage that keeps hose neat and secure when stowing or transporting, tool storage caddy securely stores the attached accessories even when lifting and emptying the drum
- 4-swivel casters provide 360 degree movement
- Includes 2-1/2 in. x 7 ft. Tug-A-Long Dual-Flex locking hose, 2 extension wands, utility nozzle, wet nozzle, car nozzle, crevice tool, muffler/diffuser, and a fine dust filter (VF5000)
- Patented Qwik Lock filter snaps on or off the vacuum for easy cleaning without any tools
- Accepts RIDGID filter VF4200 and size A VF3502 dust collection bags
- Peak horsepower represents a level at or below the maximum horsepower output of an electric motor tested in a laboratory using a dynamometer
- Gallons indicated reflect drum volume, not necessarily collection capacity; actual capacity dependent upon type of debris collected, condition of filter and other factors
- Full lifetime warranty against material defects and workmanship
Ashitaka –
I’m not even sure how old mine was. But, if I had to guess, I think it’s at least 15 years. I’ve used it for many tasks including cleaning up ash from the BBQ (a very fine powder that could easily mess with the motor if the filter failed) and sucking out the contents of my pool filter so I could remove the cartridges. (I’d estimate about 20 gallons of filthy water, sand and other small particulates) A few weeks ago, I contacted warranty support because the power switch (a red toggle on the old ones, not the rocker style like the new ones) had broken off in the “on” position. It broke flush with the housing, so there was no way to turn the unit off, excepting to unplug it. After complying with their pre-requisites of taking pictures and explaining the problem, they replaced the entire funky old unit with brand spanking new one just like is advertised here. Thank you, Ridgid, for living up to expectations regarding the warranty coverage.
Dustin Matheny –
Super powerfull shop vac! Great quality. If you get this or have it yoy need to pair it with the Dustopper! You’ll never have to buy amother filter. You can make your own mounting solution with some PVC and a scrap piece of plywood. I also paired this with the Ridgid water pump accessory
Taylor –
This vac has awesome power for a portable. I upgraded from my 2hp to this 6.5hp and can now handle all of the dust in my shop.
Edward J Chamberlain –
Great value. Great vac. Paired it with a cyclone dust collector and it does the job. Thanks to excellent customer service for supplying two extra front caster mounts to replace back wheel mounts, which allowed stacking the cyclone above the vac via 2-in pvc pipes. Casters allow easy movement between table saw, miter saw, drill press, etc.
Kathbee balfwin –
I bought the wet dry vacuum for cleaning wet garage floors in winter. All attachments work very well and vacuum all water off the floor. Great. Another side discovery was when I reversed the hoses and used the vacuum as a blower, I could totally dry my cars after washing! That is cool. Very good air flow does the job nicely.
CWILEY –
I don’t have vacuum system in my shop and needed to collect the dust from my saws. I love the way I can quick connect my new Ridgid wet dry vac to my saws and its powerful suction. No more breathing saw dust when using my shopvac.
Eric J. –
Great suction power and the muffler is awesome. Quiets the vacuum tremendously.