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Best Shop Vacuums Models 2018 And List By Brand

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Peak horse power (HP) is far from being the only thing that matters when choosing Shop vacuums.Other factors such as Air flow and Amps are also important in how much power shop vacuums will deliver. Let Alphachooser sort things out for you and compare each model based on their specifications and features.

As of May 2018, the best shop vacuum 2018 is the Milwaukee M18 Cordless, while the second best model is the Ridgid 50348. Here is the full top 10 list, followed by special categories and, finally, a full list of shop vacuum brands and models.

Best Model 2018*
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Milwaukee M18 Cordless

Milwaukee M18 Cordless

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(179 reviews)
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2
gal.
tank capacity
45
CFM
Max. Air flow

Given this shop vacuum's compound ranking of 92%, we are confident that the Milwaukee M18 Cordless is currently Alphachooser's best shop vacuum 2018. Furthermore, we think that our 179 reviews sampled from our sources give us a high confidence level (more on confidence levels) that pushes us to label it a "no-brainer best choice."

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Second Best
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#2
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4.5
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Ridgid 50348

Ridgid 50348

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(49 reviews)
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6
HP
at peak
14
gal.
tank capacity
143
CFM
Max. Air flow

With its star rating of 4.5 averaged from 49 reviews, here is what we consider second best shop vacuum. * This list is based on an in-depth analysis of hundreds of shop vacuum reviews from around the web.

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Also Good
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#3
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Craftsman XSP 12 Gallon

Craftsman XSP 12 Gallon

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(91 reviews)
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5.5
HP
at peak
12
gal.
tank capacity
145
CFM
Max. Air flow

Also Good
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#4
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4.5
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Great
Vacmaster VQ607SFD

Vacmaster VQ607SFD

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(512 reviews)
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3
HP
at peak
6
gal.
tank capacity

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#5
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Craftsman 12004

Craftsman 12004

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(354 reviews)
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3
HP
at peak
6
gal.
tank capacity

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#6
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4.5
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Workshop WS1400CA

Workshop WS1400CA

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(85 reviews)
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6.0
HP
at peak
14
gal.
tank capacity
143
CFM
Max. Air flow

Also Good
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#7
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4.5
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Workshop WS1200VA

Workshop WS1200VA

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(55 reviews)
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5
HP
at peak
12
gal.
tank capacity
135
CFM
Max. Air flow

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#8
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4.5
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Workshop PP0100VA

Workshop PP0100VA

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(76 reviews)
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1.75
HP
at peak
49
CFM
Max. Air flow

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#9
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4.5
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Great
DeWALT DCV580

DeWALT DCV580

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(388 reviews)
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5
gal.
tank capacity

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Also Good
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#10
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4.5
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Great
Vacmaster VBV1210

Vacmaster VBV1210

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(909 reviews)
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5
HP
at peak
12
gal.
tank capacity

Best Shop Vacuums For Specific Categories

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5 Or 6-gallon Wet Dry Vacuums

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List of all shop vacuum brands and their latest models 2018:

The Ridgid HD0600.

Ridgid (32 models)

The Ridgid HD0600 is the newest Ridgid model.

  • All Ridgid shop vacuums.
The Shop-Vac 2030227.

Shop-Vac (26 models)

The Shop-Vac 2030227 is the newest Shop-Vac shop vacuum.

  • All Shop-Vac shop vacuums.
The Vacmaster VFB511B 0201.

Vacmaster (21 models)

The Vacmaster VFB511B 0201 is the latest shop vacuum by Vacmaster.

  • All Vacmaster shop vacuums.
The Workshop WS0500ASH.

Workshop (17 models)

The Workshop WS0500ASH is the newest Workshop one.

  • All Workshop shop vacuums.
The Craftsman 12009.

Craftsman (8 models)

The Craftsman 12009 is the newest Craftsman one.

  • All Craftsman shop vacuums.
The Stanley SL18125DC.

Stanley (7 models)

The Stanley SL18125DC is the newest Stanley model.

  • All Stanley shop vacuums.
The DeWALT DCV517M1 20-Volt.

DeWALT (6 models)

The DeWALT DCV517M1 20-Volt is the newest DeWALT one.

  • All DeWALT shop vacuums.
The Dayton 26W722.

Dayton (3 models)

The Dayton 26W722 is the newest Dayton one.

  • All Dayton shop vacuums.
The Milwaukee 8960-20.

Milwaukee (3 models)

The Milwaukee 8960-20 is the latest Milwaukee shop vacuum.

  • All Milwaukee shop vacuums.
The Pullman-Holt B160487.

Pullman-Holt (2 models)

The Pullman-Holt B160487 is the newest model by Pullman-Holt.

  • All Pullman-Holt shop vacuums.
The Dustless Pit Hawg.

Dustless (2 models)

The Dustless Pit Hawg is the newest shop vacuum by Dustless.

  • All Dustless shop vacuums.
The Snow Joe ASHJ202.

Snow Joe (2 models)

The Snow Joe ASHJ202 is the newest Snow Joe model.

  • All Snow Joe shop vacuums.
The Cheetah MU305.

1 Loveless Ash shop vacuum: Cheetah MU305

The Hoover GUV ProGrade L2310.

One Hoover shop vacuum: Hoover GUV ProGrade L2310

Heavy-duty wall-mountable shop vacuum that boasts its 30-foot crush-proof hose and its heavy-duty construction and 10-amp motor.

The BISSELL Garage Pro 18P03.

One BISSELL shop vacuum: BISSELL Garage Pro 18P03

A wall-mountable, wet and dry vacuum and blower that can handle multiple tasks including use in fine-detailing of autos.

The Cougar Ash Vacuum MU405-R.

1 Love-less Ash shop vacuum: Cougar Ash Vacuum MU405-R

The costway 5 gallon ash vacuum cleaner.

1 Costway shop vacuum: costway 5 gallon ash vacuum cleaner

The Eureka 3670G.

1 Eureka shop vacuum: Eureka 3670G

The Dirt Hound DH0500.

1 Dirt Hound shop vacuum: Dirt Hound DH0500

Wall-mounted vac with a one-button release.

The ArmorAll AA255.

One Armor All shop vacuum: ArmorAll AA255

Small 2.5-gallon wet/dry utility vacuum that trumpets its auto-shutoff feature and its 2-HP motor coupled with an air and noise diffuser.

The US Stove AV15.

United States Stove Company (Just 1 model): US Stove AV15

The PowerSmith PAVC101 Ash.

One PowerSmith shop vacuum: PowerSmith PAVC101 Ash

The Wagan 750.

One Wagan shop vacuum: Wagan 750

Car-centric wet and dry vacuum that runs on 12v and includes an air inflator feature to boot.

The Pulse-Bac Model 1050.

1 Pulse-Bac shop vacuum: Pulse-Bac Model 1050

20-gallon capacity shop vacuum equipped with automatic filter-cleaning and air-shunting features meant to prolong both filter and motor life.

The Vacumaid Garage Vac Pro.

One Vacumaid shop vacuum: Vacumaid Garage Vac Pro

Powder-coated 7-gallon garage vacuum cleaner that is powered by a 120-volt Ametek Lamb motor, and is equipped with a HEPA-style bag.

The Workshop WS0450VA.

Worskhop (Just 1 model): Workshop WS0450VA

The Global Industrial BJ134-25L.

One Global Industries shop vacuum: Global Industrial BJ134-25L

The ProTeam 107131.

One ProTeam shop vacuum: ProTeam 107131

The Plow and Hearth 13997.

1 Plow and Hearth shop vacuum: Plow and Hearth 13997

The Duravac EAT606S.

Duravac (Just 1 model): Duravac EAT606S

The Honeywell HWM6530I.

1 Honeywell shop vacuum: Honeywell HWM6530I

The Makita XCV06Z.

One Makita shop vacuum: Makita XCV06Z

The Porter Cable 4 Gallon Ash Vac.

1 Porter Cable shop vacuum: Porter Cable 4 Gallon Ash Vac


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Top 10 Best Small Shop Vacuums 2018
Top 10 Best Industrial Shop Vacs 2018
Top 10 Best Cordless Shop Vacuums 2018
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