Here Are The Top 10 Best 5 Or 6-gallon Wet Dry Vacuums As Of May, 2020

Our list presenting the latest 5 or 6-gallon wet dry vacuums includes only shop vacuums that satisfy these specifications:

The following wet dry vacs feature a 5-gallon or 6-gallon capacity, or are somewhere in between

The List:

Best Model 2020

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4.5

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High

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Based on its aggregated rank of 90%, we determined that the Vacmaster VQ607SFD is currently Alphachooser's best 5 or 6-gallon wet dry vacuum 2020. We also believe that our 2590 reviews sampled from our sources give us a high confidence level (more on confidence levels) that justifies to call it a "no-brainer best choice."

Vacmaster VQ607SFD

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Second Best

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4.6

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High

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Vacmaster 5 Gallon Beast Series Professional

Air/Noise Diffuser

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Vacmaster 5 Gallon Beast Series Professional

A 5-gallon capacity

A peak horsepower of 5.5

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Also Good

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4.7

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Vacmaster VWMB508 0101

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4.5

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Good

DeWALT DCV580

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Also Good

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4.3

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Good

The Stanley 8255618 is powered by a standard 4-HP motor boasting an air flow of 75 CFM, which is fairly below-average according to our records (keep in mind that there are smaller shop vacuums that have higher air flows).

Stanley 8255618

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4.2

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High

Snow Joe ASHJ201

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Also Good

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3.9

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High

PowerSmith PAVC101 Ash

5.2

gal.

tank capacity

A 5.2 (PowerSmith also mentions that for ashes, the capacity is 3 gallons)-gallon capacity

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4.4

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Snow Joe ASHJ202

A 4.8-gallon capacity

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4.2

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Good

Shop-Vac 4041300

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#10

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4.3

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RYOBI P770 / Click to add to compare list.

RYOBI 18V ONE Plus 6 Gallon Cordless Wet Dry Vacuum

Vacmaster EATC608S

More 5 or 6-gallon wet dry vacuums, sorted by the latest model first:

The Vacmaster VJ507 3 HP sports a lower-than-average motor with a 3-HP peak performance and an average 5-gallon tank, typical among shop vacuums in the market.

Vacmaster VJ507 3 HP

US Stove AV15

Quiet 6-gallon wet/dry vac with blower feature.

Shop-Vac 965-06-00

The Shop-Vac The Right Stuff labels itself as commercial and industrial (probably because of its rather large 6 gallon poly tank) but operates at a below-average 3 horsepower.

Shop-Vac The Right Stuff

Cougar MU405

Stanley SL18130

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