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16 Gallon Stainless Steel Wet/Dry Vac with Cart

1610RV

16 Gallon Stainless Steel Wet/Dry Vac with Cart

1610RV

This RIDGID® Model 1610RV professional wet dry vac is a 16 gallon stainless steel wet dry vacuum designed to deliver the powerful suction, large capacity, rugged construction, and excellent mobility for pro, contractor and industrial use.

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Features

  • Powerful 6.5 Peak Horsepower - High performance wet dry vacuum.
  • Longer Motor Life - Durable, long-lasting motor backed by industry's best warranty.
  • Stainless Steel Drum Construction - Attractive stainless steel construction provides professional appearance.
  • Sturdy Cart, Push Handle and Large Rear Wheels - These features act together to allow the vac to travel easily up/down stairs and over rough terrain and thresholds.
  • Sound Reduction Technology - Scroll Noise Reduction® is a patented feature that provides quiet operation by precisely controlling the flow of air through the vac.
  • Accessory Storage Bag - Keeps accessories organized and close by for easy access.
  • Cord-Wrap/Large Handle - Large carry handle provides an area for the storage of the 20’ power cord.
  • Blowing Capacity - Blow leaves from walkways or decks, and debris from job sites, tools, etc.
  • Professional Locking Hose - The ultra-flexible hose won’t pull loose during use, and is four times more durable than our standard hose. This 2-1/2"x 8' hose has a smooth interior surface to reduce clogging.
  • Qwik Lock® Filter Fastening System - Install or remove your filter quickly, easily and secure without tools or fasteners.
  • Includes - Vacuum, 2 extension wands, 2-1/2” x 8’ premium locking pro hose, utility nozzle, wet nozzle, crevice tool, car nozzle, and fine dust filter.

Specifications

Drum Size (Gallons) 16
Cord Length 20 ft.
Accessory Size 2 1/2 in
Shipping Weight 40 lb
Built-In Accessory Storage Yes
Built-In Drain Yes
Casters Yes
Reconditioned No
Returnable 90-Day
Filter Type Cartridge
U.L. Listed Yes

Motor

Peak HP 6.5
Air Volume (CFM)  187
Amperage (amps)  12
Voltage 120

Ordering Information

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Catalog Number Model No. Description Cord Length (ft.) Air Volume (CFM) Weight (lb.)
50353 1610RV  16 Gallon Stainless Steel Wet/Dry Vac with Cart (1610RV)  20  187  40  Buy Now
2 1/2" Accessories
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Catalog Number Model No. Description Weight
lb. kg
72887 VT 2501  2 1/2" Dusting Brush (VT2501)  -  -  Buy Now
72902 VT 2508  2 1/2" Extension Wand - VT2508  -  -  Buy Now
72907 VT 2509  2 1/2" Utility Nozzle - VT2509  -  -  Buy Now
72912 VT 2510  2 1/2" Wet Nozzle - VT2510  -  -  Buy Now
72922 VT 2514  2 1/2" Floor Brush - VT2514  -  -  Buy Now
72932 VT 2502  2 1/2" Crevice Tool - VT2502  -  -  Buy Now
72937 VT 2503  2 1/2" Blower/Car Nozzle (VT2503)  -  -  Buy Now
Kits/Hoses/Etc.
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Catalog Number Model No. Description Weight
lb. kg
24608 VT 2570  4X Pro Hose Replacement (VT2570)  -  -  Buy Now
31743 VT 1755  3 Piece Adapter Kit (VT1755)  -  -  Buy Now
32703 VT 2575  Heavy Duty Cleaning Kit: 12 Piece Kit w/Stainless Steel Extension Wands (VT2575)  9 4/5  4.40  Buy Now
41598 VT 2561  Filter Nut/Drain Cap Combo (VT2561)  -  -  Buy Now
41603 VT 2571  Turbo "Beater Bar" Kit (VT2571)  -  -  Buy Now
72897 VT 2520  2 1/2" x 7' Universal Vac Hose (VT2520)  -  -  Buy Now
Filters and Dustbags
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Catalog Number Description Weight
lb. kg
VF3502 Replacement Filter Bag (2)  -  -  Buy Now
VF4000 1-Layer Everyday Dirt Filter   -  -  Buy Now
VF5000 3-Layer Fine Dust Filter  -  -  Buy Now
VF6000 5-Layer HEPA Media Filter  -  -  Buy Now
VF7000 Wet Application Foam Filter  -  -  Buy Now
16 Gallon Stainless Steel Wet/Dry Vac with Cart is rated 4.6 out of 5 by 53.
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Rated 5 out of 5 by from Easy Assembly, Powerful suction, Great storage This unit is easy to assemble and comes with excellent directions. The best feature is the top storage basket.The top handle is a great cord wrap location.I have used it as a blower in my garage which is another great feature.I would recommend buying this unit.
Date published: 2018-11-04
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Heavy Duty We are a new/used car dealership and we use it for detailing. Heavy duty usage lasted us 4 years. Limited lifetime warranty is excellent.
Date published: 2018-08-07
Rated 5 out of 5 by from 16 Gallon SS W/D vac with cart Very nice vacuum. The only issue I had with it was there were some small dents in the body but not a deal breaker and not worth worrying about.
Date published: 2018-08-03
Rated 5 out of 5 by from A really good vac Plenty of power and lots of capacity. Not very heavy, considering the size, so most people can carry it up and down stairs. The tool basket is a huge plus. The floor tool needs to be at the right angle for the best suction, but I am not sure how they would improve that. It would also be nice if the brush were included instead of as an extra purchase. The vac is loud, but perhaps that is necessary for the power, of which there is plenty. To park and move, the hose can be connected to two mounts at the back of the vac. I find it more convenient to pass the hose over and tie it to the tool basket.
Date published: 2018-08-01
Rated 5 out of 5 by from makes clean up easy. Using with the fine dust paper bags for dry wall dust clean up. Good fit of bag to port. Like that there is no static build up on drum found with pastic drum units.
Date published: 2018-06-21
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great design I love the ease of movement, it doesn't tip over when you move, the handles are big improvement over other designs, making it easy to move around.
Date published: 2018-06-21
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great wet/dry vac. After a Ridgid 16 gal vac burned out after 15+ years and motor strain (ny fault), I hit the HD to get a replacement to handle flooding in our basement. I was very impressed by it's construction and how easy it was to assemble. Looks great and performs great. Lots of improvements in 15 years. It was also a benefit that all the attachments from the old one fits the new as tne new one does not include a round brush or floor attachment.
Date published: 2018-05-26
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Has very good suction I really like it a lot. Works well. It works well would recommend
Date published: 2018-05-19
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Hose Length

Can I get a longer hose OR hose extension for any of the models?
Asked by: ExtendedHose
Thank you for contacting RIDGID. You may purchase VT2522 its 20” Universal Hose that will fit to your 16 Gallon Vac. Filters, hoses and accessories can be purchased at your local Home Depot store or you can order through our Customer Service organization over the phone 1-800-4-RIDGID (1-800-474-3443) or on-line at www.ridgidparts.com. Moreover, parts that are not available on the shelves of Home Depot stores can be special ordered. This should be done directly at the Special Orders Desk of the store with the part number of the item that you need. If you have any further questions or concerns, feel free to call us at 1-800-4-RIDGID (1-800-474-3443) or you may send your email to [email protected] Regards, RIDGID
Answered by: RIDGIDtools
Date published: 2017-09-06

How does this compare to the WD1956

The looks similar, same HP, etc., but this one as described as more a professional model. However the WD1956 is listed as 203 CFM, vs the 187 listed for this, and I would expect the pro model if anything to be rated higher.
Asked by: ericjs
Hello ericjs, All our vacuums are tested with the hoses included and this 1610RV Professional/Industrial vac's supplied premium hose is a little more restrictive than the black hose included in the WD1956 General Purpose wet/dry vac hence the CFM rating. However, the premium hose will allow the user of 1610RV to be more productive because of its added length and ease of use.
Answered by: RIDGIDvacs
Date published: 2018-08-14

Only difference from WD1956

So is the hose and the color the only difference from the WD1956? Or is anything else different?
Asked by: ericjs
Hello ericjs, Another difference is that WD1956 is exclusively sold by Home Depot stores whereas this 1610RV is distributed through the Ridge Tool Company to many distributors throughout the North American countries.
Answered by: RIDGIDvacs
Date published: 2018-08-17

Can I use the diffuser with my wet/dry vac

Rigid 16 Gal wet/dry vac, model #WD19560
Asked by: tango9
Hello tango9, Yes, VT2525 muffler diffuser will fit your vac. You can order online at store.ridgid.com or at Home Depot stores. Thanks, RIDGID
Answered by: RIDGIDvacs
Date published: 2018-07-18
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