Ridgid vs. Crafstman Shop Vac (Unexpected Results)

Comparing the 2 "Best" Shop Vacuums.. which is really worth your money?

[curtisholland]

Just get the Rigid 4080. It's like the 4070 you tested except it has a 6hp motor and a detachable blower.

[MrBilydee]

I just bought the Rigid 14-gal w/the detailing kit and it's a total beast. My shop vac bit the dust after 29 years of usage. I went for the Rigid cause of the warranty and good reviews about customer service. The detailing kit is a must have for cars, boats, trucks etc etc. Good video guys and keep it up because they help us all out when buying certain products.

[dannydee]

I bought the craftsman, it's a beast but its awfully loud, sound like jet engine but what should I expect from a 5.5 HP vac. I bought it 1 year ago, after the 3 use it would not turn on, diagnosed it and found bad switch connection. The wire connectors were cheapy, stripped them and added better connectors, yesterday while I was vacuuming my truck it just turned off. I wish I would of gone with the Ridgid.

[Ginounknown]

that craftsman is same exact copy of vac master. i modified my vac master for higher suction, but it put to much stress on the motor. but was happy with it, its the best mobile detailing vac.

[bread-gzrl]

Would help If you wrapped the cord around the handle on the ridgid and actually put the attachments in right.

[WillyD]

I have a craftsmen 5 horse 12 gallon from 1997 that thing still kicking ass no bs

[youcanthide]

just like you said "proper equipment" is a game changer. I always say when you have the right tool for the right job it goes 1000 times easier. I just bought the rigid it’s on sale for $99 at Home Depot and it includes the car detailing kit. No-brainer for me.

[cesarmontes]

Mobile detailer's mostly work in customers driveways, most driveways are slightly slop with wheels your shop vac can roll into your customers door or fender risking the chance of scratching or causing damage to your customer's paint

[floridaredneck]

Where's the link for the Craftsman-like vac you mentioned?

[ak]

Used a Craftsman wet dry vac for 28 years, no joke. Only just got rid of it because the plastic hose split and it makes more sense to buy a new vac instead of a replacement hose. Went with a Dewalt... we'll see if it lasts as long as the Craftsman!

[cesarmontes]

I detail as a side business. I have that exact craftsmans shop vac and I love it!!

[Vanlifecrisis]

Ive used the rigid to detail 100s of cars. I vacuumed 4 hours today actually. Thing is a beast....definitely get the orange 1 1/4 inch hose "detail" kit. Also get a nice bristle/brush attachment. Wheels are a deal breaker for me. I use a tornador or other air tool to blow out the filter. I do like the hose holder things on that craftsman tho. The cord is wrapped around the handle on the rigid btw.

[WJCTechyman]

I could tell the Craftsman would break down first, I mean, it has an incredibly tiny motor inside it, from the sound of it. Also, I know it seems kinda stupid but you can buy a muffler separately for Ridgid vacuums to put on the exhaust. It does silence some of the more jarring frequencies coming off of it. Another trick I learned is if you put a hose on the exhaust, that helps with the noise as well. I've had pretty good luck with my Ridgid vacuum and I also have a Ridgid reciprocating saw.

[TheObsessedPatriot]

An easy modification for vacuums that stick because of so much power, bake a drill and drill two small holes right at the end of any attachment that you're going to use.

[jaysmedia]

im looking to upgrade? so basically which one is a bit quiter ?? 👀

[stephenlouden]

lol the craftsman one is the Vacmaster beast. same exact vacuum with craftsman label. I actually just switched to a Rigid and although it works fine its nowhere near as better of a vacuum and is louder which I hate. I'm going to order it though and then get the Craftsman again. good review

[KseriesKyle]

I’ve been using the same ridgid vacuum for the past 4 years! 5-15 hours a week average for 3-8 months a year. Replace the filter and clean it out good often and it will continue to rip!

[vtxdaryl]

I just started cleaning my on car instead of going to the car wash. I have a small vacuum and would like to upgrade. Thanks

[TonyVainosky]

Also, you lose suction the longer the hose is, just FYI. There's a certain length where you'll hit the limit forwhat the vacuum can pull and it'll become much less efficient

[BufoOnTheBeat]

The exact comparison video I wanted to see 👌🏼