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
Mohammad Leuschke (verified owner) –
Its a great vacuum made with the Legendary durability and toughness of a RIGID. My old one that was 15 years old so I gave it to someone who needed one. Legendary quality passed down. Thanks RIDGID!
Emil Hegmann (verified owner) –
Got it for my husband for Christmas. He loves it so much he used it to clean our 40×50 garage and shop.
Mathew Walsh (verified owner) –
Great vacuum with many attachments!
Alfred Lowe (verified owner) –
Powerful motor and easy assembly with a nice holding capacity.
Teresa Dickinson (verified owner) –
great product Rigid has always proved to be reliable
Ansel Halvorson (verified owner) –
Great product, I only purchase Ridgid vacuums for home and work. They are long lasting and a great value.
Gideon Kris (verified owner) –
Lots of power ,does a great job of picking up dirt and dust!!A very good product.
Talon Hessel (verified owner) –
Works great. Easy to move around, even through the yard.
Autumn Spinka (verified owner) –
Plenty of power and works great. Only issue I have is that it shipped with no axle for the wheels. I let RIDGID know and they said to expect one in 5 to 7 days. At the time of this review, it has been 28 days and still no axle. Luckily I was able to craft my own from a piece of threaded rod, a couple sleeves I found that would slip over them at the wheels, and some nuts and washers. If not for this one issue, it’s a 5 star product.
Tiffany Gorczany (verified owner) –
Crazy amount of power
Mittie Kutch (verified owner) –
Works as advertised
Carlotta Grady (verified owner) –
Love the build quality of this vac. Was surprised at how much quieter it is compared to my old 3hp Craftsman. I only have one gripe and it’s that it came with the wrong extension tubes. They should be the locking style but mine are not. I’ll be paying a visit soon to resolve this issue and hope it will be as simple as swapping my non-lockers for the correct ones. You might want to open the box at the store to check for the proper contents. Hopefully this was just a single unit packaging mistake.Otherwise, I really like this vac in terms of power, ease of moving around the shop due to its handle and large wheels, and it’s quieter than my old less powerful shop vac.
Clair Keebler (verified owner) –
This shop vac far exceeded our expectations! My daughter is keeping all the vehicles vacuumed out with this easy to use shop vac! The favorite Christmas gift this year!
Merlin Hansen (verified owner) –
I love it but the only thing I would change is the directions on how to install the wheels. If you are not careful you would break it like I did. Luckily for me home depot had the piece I need to fix it for $3.
Concepcion Moen (verified owner) –
This machine and I work on manufacturing floors (tiled, grouted, carpeted). It outperforms “PRO” units.Although I gave this an “EXCELLENT” Rating, I’ll have to say I would desire some modifications or available RIDGID-APPROVED upgrades. The unit is noisy, during transport on non-carpeted floors. I’d like a more confident feel in the transport handle. A longer powercord would be another good idea.But, overall, for the money, one would not do better. Especially, when one uses the blower ability.
Alva Volkman (verified owner) –
Love the shop vac. The ease of pulling it around is fantastic and the suction power is really strong so that it picks up a lot of stuff
Rosemarie Grady (verified owner) –
Replaced a wore out ridgid 16gal vac.Does an excellant job, although not fond of the attachment rack
Braeden Goyette (verified owner) –
So far so good, have not used it on wet yet but worked great on what we have used it on dry
Trevor Ryan (verified owner) –
This machine will suck the paint off the wall if you aren’t careful. It has got to be the best shop vac I’ve ever owned.
Emmitt Grady (verified owner) –
Great suction. Great overall vacuum. I use it for everything from details to house cleaning. Could suck he stripes off a tiger.