Price: $600
Capacity: 13.3 gal.
Weight: 42 lb.
Noise level: 69 db.
EPA compliant: Yes
HEPA filter included: Yes
Filter cleaning: Yes
Features Although the front wheels on this model get snagged occasionally, the larger rear wheels and rear handle make it easy to tip up the front end to roll the vac over cords and debris. This vacuum’s Pulse-Clean system, which automatically triggers at periodic intervals to shake dust off the filter, restores almost full suction after about 10 seconds of self-cleaning. Should the filters need to be removed for further cleaning, they’re accessible from the outside of the vac—a fantastic design. When used with an optional filter bag, the main filters stay very clean, and the shape of the body allows even fully filled bags to be removed easily.
Flaws The low, wide, and heavy stature of this vac makes it hard to carry, and the lack of handholds on the body combined with the long rear handle make emptying the tank a feat unto itself. The latches that hold the top on the body felt very flimsy, and the hose gave me some pretty nasty shocks. The noise of the Pulse-Clean filter system on this vac is pretty alarming, especially in contrast to the normally quiet operation of the tool. The filters are contained in a hard plastic housing, which actually makes them harder to tap clean for fear of breaking the plastic. Also, at $150 for a replacement set, you’ll want to keep them in good shape.
Bottom line Squat, stable, and sturdy, this is a great vac, especially for shop-based work.
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