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 VF4000 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
- The standard filter is designed to capture everyday dirt and debris such as sawdust, dirt and typical debris found in a basement, garage or vehicle
- 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° 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, a standard filter VF4000 and dust collection bag
- 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
- Note: Product May Vary by Store
Greta Monahan (verified owner) –
really strong, powerful wetvac…I bought it to “mop” up a basement flood and its power did what I needed it to do. Great product.
Alec Hammes (verified owner) –
Very powerful vacuum and easy to use. Would definitely recommend buying.
Garnett Hayes (verified owner) –
As an owner of 3 working Ridgid shop vacs, and two dead ones, I’m a repeat customer obviously. So I’d love for Ridgid to scrap the useless black hose that comes with all of these machines and give us the orange heavy duty hose included without having to buy them separate. I’m not sure why I save them, but I must have 4-5 of those black plastic snakes stuck in the corner of my garage, coiled up, waiting to explode. And while you’re making changes Ridgid, how about standard size connections on ALL accessories and hoses! The tiny connection size on the heavy duty orange hose (accessory end) must have a reason, but I can’t think of one.
Axel Rodriguez (verified owner) –
Excellent for cleaning. Not pleased with getting filter that requires the use of a bag. Hoping to get the correct filter in the future
Kristian Gibson (verified owner) –
Suction force. Is powerful. Cleaned a very old detached garage in very little time. Highly pleased.
Stephen Wunsch (verified owner) –
Powerful and flexible operation
Icie Osinski (verified owner) –
We go through one of these a year. If they were not so durable we would go through several more.
Timothy Jenkins (verified owner) –
Great vacuum very strong definitely would recommend.
Alycia Upton (verified owner) –
I love the mobility to wheels give the vacuum. It is very powerful for either water or things vacuumed up. love the wet/dry vac.
Effie Harber (verified owner) –
excellent for blowing out clogsgreat for sucking out clogVery simple to operateAssembly is minimal
Jerrell Konopelski (verified owner) –
Easy to put together, directions are straightforward. Light weight so easy to move around shop, lots of power.
Carrie Bartoletti (verified owner) –
I would definitely recommend this Wet/Dry Vac. Easy to assemble. Easy to use. The cart is an absolute plus. This Wet/Dry Vac has wonderful suction. With the hepa-filtration practically no dust in the air. I am pleasantly surprised with this purchase.The only thing I would add would be a soft bristle attachment.
Aracely Dicki (verified owner) –
It’s everything I expected
Jovanny Pouros (verified owner) –
I just purchased this Shop Vac, for my Theatre prop production shop. I just started using it and so far so good. My shop if feeling cleaner already.
Aliza Smith (verified owner) –
Really good shop vac. Have bought three ridgid vacs so far and wish I got this one first. The suction is insane. I was vacuuming my tool trailer and was legitimately worried that I was going to suck up a crow bar.
Brisa Lubowitz (verified owner) –
Impressed with the suction and low noise level. My 2 dogs were comfortable and quiet while running it. All the accessories it comes with is a plus too. Love the shipping and packed well. Thank you Home Depot keep up the great work!
Chesley Fritsch (verified owner) –
Pretty easy to assemble. Huge improvement over what it was replacing. I’m satisfied so far.
Geraldine Champlin (verified owner) –
Re-engineer the function(s) that carry the related tools (wands, extensions, etc.)
Vicky Ondricka (verified owner) –
Although I’ve only has this vac for a short time, I really like the quality, design, and high degree of dust collection this machine provides. The price point also seems better than other vacs in its HP range.
Madison Dickens (verified owner) –
Great functionality with design