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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)  135
Amperage (amps)  12
Watts 1440W
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" Accessoires
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Catalog Number Description
LA2501 2 1/2" LOCKING ROUND DUSTING BRUSH (BLACK)  Buy Now
LA2502 2-1/2" LOCKING CREVICE TOOL  Buy Now
LA2503 2 1/2" LOCKING CAR NOZZLE  Buy Now
LA2508 2-1/2" LOCKING EXTENSION WAND  Buy Now
LA2509 2 1/2" LOCKING UTILITY NOZZLE  Buy Now
LA2510 2 1/2" LOCKING WET NOZZLE  Buy Now
LA2514 2 1/2" LOCKING 14" FLOOR BRUSH  Buy Now
LA2539 2 1/2" LOCKING LED CAR NOZZLE  Buy Now
Kits/Hoses/Etc.
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Catalog Number Model No. Description Weight
lb. kg
31743 VT 1755  3 Piece Adapter Kit   -  -  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
Filters and Dustbags
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Model No. Description Weight
lb. kg
-  RIDGID 12-16 GALLON DUST BAG  -  -  Buy Now
-  FILTER ASM 8.23 STD WHITE  -  -  Buy Now
-  FILTER ASM 8.23 MICROBAN BLUE  -  -  Buy Now
-  FILTER ASM 8.23 HEPA GREEN  -  -  Buy Now
-  FILTER ASM 8.23" - RIDGID  -  -  Buy Now
16 Gallon Stainless Steel Wet/Dry Vac with Cart is rated 4.7 out of 5 by 82.
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Rated 4 out of 5 by from "Very Nice" worked well for picking up water. I would have given it 5 stars , but I can't understand why it would not come with bags or at least 1 bag for dry use.... I have a 12 gallon shop vac and it did supply 2 bags which was nice...
Date published: 2020-02-05
Rated 5 out of 5 by from user friendly So much easier to use in my shop than my old craftsman shop vac. Rolls easier and I love the fact the filter just pops off for quick cleaning and replacement. I recommend using a dust deputy to get more life out of the filters and protect the motor. The hose fittings could be of a better gauge of plastic as the ones that came with the shop vac are thin and could break if not used carefully.
Date published: 2020-01-20
Rated 5 out of 5 by from So Far So Good Haven't used the product extensively, however, the time I have used it, has proven that I need a larger shop. It works well, is fairly quiet and I am able to move the unit through the shop with just a bit of effort, no fault of equipment, more an issue of too much equipment in shop/garage space.
Date published: 2020-01-06
Rated 5 out of 5 by from You get what you pay for. There are cheaper shop vac's out there, after wasting my money on those, I paid a little more on the RIGID and if performs perfectly. Assembly wasn't difficult and with 6.5 peak HP it has enough power to get the job done. You can tell immediately this unit was not cheaply made and it performs perfectly. Highly recommend.
Date published: 2020-01-05
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Good vacuum - good suction - quieter than our other wet/dry vacs. Good vacuum - good suction - quieter than our other wet/dry vacs.
Date published: 2019-12-16
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Very powerful Very powerful and easy to use really like the locking attachments.
Date published: 2019-12-13
Rated 5 out of 5 by from A well thought out machine In order to get the full use of this vac, you'll need to get all the accessories. And there are quite a few. It makes quick work of cleaning up a dirty shop, car or anything else I've used it on.
Date published: 2019-11-21
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Excellent shop vac I wanted a quality shop vac, and this has met my expectations so far.
Date published: 2019-11-12
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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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