Part of the most powerful line of vacuums RIDGID has ever made. The RIDGID 12 Gal. NXT vacuum with detachable blower is a slim vac and unmatched in value – with the benefit of 2 tools in 1. RIDGID’s high performance 6.0-peak horsepower motor is engineered for the Pro who needs more power and highest performance. This vac also includes a premium auto cleaning detail kit with convenient tools for auto-detailing and additional cartridge filters. Replacement filters: VF4000 and Size A VF3502 Dust Collection Bags.
- High performance 6.0 peak horsepower NXT vac for heavy-duty cleanup
- Offers 2 tools in 1 with powerful detachable emission free blower
- Includes premium car cleaning accessories
- Included hose adapters allow you to connect included hoses for extended reach
- 20 ft. power cord
- 2-pack standard filter included for optimal filtration
- Dedicated storage spaces for the power cord, hose and 7 accessories
- Includes 2-1/2 in. x 7 ft. tug-a-long dual-flex locking hose, 2 extension wands, a utility nozzle, a car nozzle, a wet nozzle, locking blowing wand, 3 standard VF4000 cartridge filters, 1 size A VF3502 dust bag, 1-1/4 in. x 10 ft. hose, soft bristle brush, stiff bristle brush, flexible crevice tool, claw nozzle and adapters
- 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
Eldora Lemke (verified owner) –
Great product. The blower is very easy to use and a big help to have right on the unit.
Dana Okuneva (verified owner) –
I love the suction power.
Ford Rau (verified owner) –
Good for the money. No handle on direct top of unit makes it unbalanced and weird to tote around.
Lonzo O’Hara (verified owner) –
Great value for the amount paid. Well designed and constructed. Gave my 12 year old unit which was still performing very well to my brother. Purchased this unit when I saw the great price on the Home Depot web site, which included free shipping.
Lizzie O’Hara (verified owner) –
Great product. Well thought out tools and organizer. It’s alsoalot quoted than previous shp vacs which is a plus. The only down side to this, is the blower attachment doesn’t seal very well and seems to lose so of it’s blowing capacity because of it, but still gets the job done!
Ewald Bosco (verified owner) –
Overall a very tough, powerful and versatile machine, not to mention a great deal with all the extras that come with it… I gave it an average rating for two reasons…1) As a blower, it’s a bit heavy, a bit tippy and, while the cord is plenty long, of course, I was still dealing with a power cord…However and, to me, much more importantly, 2) The vacuum/blower motor does not clamp and/or seal securely on the top of the lid… The latch allows the motor housing to shift and/or slightly lift off the sealing surface of the lid, depending solely of the weight of the motor and the suction it produces to maintain a proper seal AND the seal itself is a very thin layer. This can and, in my opinion will, under the right circumstances and/or age, allow air to leak in between the two, drastically reducing the air flow/suction at the business end of the vacuum hose…Because of this lack of proper/solid latching/sealing, I returned the unit and stayed with my old, trusty, 12-Gal, 5 HP Ridgid and bought a cordless leaf blower… There needs to be a better seal/latching system between the motor housing and the canister lid…. If Ridgid had got that right, it would have EASILY made 5 stars, from me and I, very likely, would have kept it, in spite of the weight and the fact that I was still tied to a power cord. (Probably would have bought a battery operated leaf blower, anyway, too)
Korey Jakubowski (verified owner) –
I used to own the 16 Ga version. They have made design changes to address weakpoints but have created new problems. Cord wrapping feature doesn’t work, the unit easily tips over and not balanced, too much air leakage between attachments compromising air movement when used as a blower……
Nestor Grady (verified owner) –
Very nice piece of equipment. I like its power and the removable blower feature. Car kit is very useful too.
Ryan Abbott (verified owner) –
easy to assemble/use
Coralie Walker (verified owner) –
A great, multi purpose vacuum for a do it yourself person!!!
Bill Torphy (verified owner) –
ridgid makes one the best vacuums
Megane Goyette (verified owner) –
Everything came as expected, and the extension hose for getting into the car connects in an odd way to me. Also the connectors and main hose itself seem a bit cheap, but everything is work properly. I think the suction is OK. I thought the 6HP might be more. I am using this with the provided bag to make clean up easier so this might cause a bit of lost suction. I think it is a good trade off. Overall I am happy.
Kim Lehner (verified owner) –
Everything that I expected. Cheaper all together.
Jaron Dibbert (verified owner) –
Very nice unit and I really like the blower attached
Isabella Welch (verified owner) –
Great blower
Colton Towne (verified owner) –
Love the shop vac but have yet to receive the car cleaning kit and no additional filters!
Neva Armstrong (verified owner) –
WORKS GREAT , LIGHT AND POWERFUL.
Jeff Kuhic (verified owner) –
Lots of attachments! Easy to assemble. Wish they had a bag or something to store all the car attachments. Great suction. Used on carpet, hardwood floors, computer, and car! Works great! Used the blower and didn’t even have to remove from base, but you have the option if you want. Not super strong, if course I’m use to a gas blower, but it worked to blow off my patio. So I am really happy with it. And I have 2 extra filters when I need them. Only issue I have not figured out is how to attach the blower attachment as it is the same size as the hose, so I will have to maybe use the attachment that came with the car accessories kit?
Antonetta Little (verified owner) –
Vaccum has good suction. love the way everything has a place to be stored on the unit!! reason for 4 stars not 5 is the weight of the blower. I used the blower part to dry the car off after I washed it. when holding it to reach the top of the car it got heavy quick!!! great vac/blower!! stop looking and just get one of these!!
Geovany Cartwright (verified owner) –
I’m sanding my classic car and using the vacuum along with my orbital sander no dust.