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9 Gallon Wet/Dry Vac

WD0970

9 Gallon Wet/Dry Vac

WD0970

The RIDGID® 9 Gallon High Performance Wet/Dry Vac is designed for those who want a traditionally styled, compact vac that delivers the powerful performance and rugged durability required for job site clean-up. This vacuum’s 9 gallon drum size results in a more compact design that requires less storage space on a service truck or in a work shop or garage. And its top carry handle makes transporting easier than ever. It features the Patented Qwik Lock™ Filter Fastening System that makes installing or removing your filter quick, easy & secure.

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Features

  • 4.25 Peak HP Motor delivers the required power for efficient clean-up of medium sized messes
  • 9 Gallon Drum provides the capacity to clean-up spills and messes at the job-site or in the work shop
  • Accepts Dust Bags to further reduce mess and cleanup time. Dust Bag Model number VF3503
  • 4 Swivel Casters provide easy 360 degree mobility
  • On-Board Accessory Storage for up to 4 items. No more searching and fumbling to find accessories
  • Lower Center of Gravity helps prevent tipping. Compact Design stores more easily
  • 1-Layer Standard pleated paper filter captures common everyday dirt
  • 7’ Tug-A-Long® Locking Hose won‘t pull loose during use
  • Top Carry Handle makes transporting the vac to and from jobs easy

Specifications

Drum Size 9 Gallons (US)
Peak HP 4.25
Air Watts 175
Voltage 120
CFM 70
Amps 8.2
Cord Length 10’
U.L. Listed Yes
Replacement Filters VF4000, VF5000, VF6000, VF 3503, VF7000
Accessory Size 1 7/8"
Net Weight 14.1 lbs.

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Ordering Information
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Catalog Number Model No. Description Air Watts  (G/h) Weight
lb. kg
41588 WD0970  9 Gallon Wet/Dry Vac  175  16.70  7.60 
  • 72947 - VF4000 Standard Filter
  • 31728 - 1 7/8" Extension Wand (VT1708)
  • 31733 - 1 7/8" Utility Nozzle (VT1709)
  • 31738 - 1 7/8" Wet Nozzle (VT1710)
  • 31713 - 1 7/8" x 7' Wet/Dry Vac Hose Kit (VT1720)
1 7/8" Accessories
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Catalog Number Model No. Description Weight
lb. kg
29848 VT1781  1 7/8" Car Nozzle (VT1481)  -  - 
31718 VT1701  1 7/8" Dusting Brush (VT1701)  -  - 
31723 VT1702  1 7/8" Crevice Tool (VT1702)  -  - 
31728 VT1708  1 7/8" Extension Wand (VT1708)  -  - 
31733 VT1709  1 7/8" Utility Nozzle (VT1709)  -  - 
31738 VT1710  1 7/8" Wet Nozzle (VT1710)  -  - 
40163 VT 1712  1 7/8" Crevice Tool/Dusting Brush (VT1712)  -  - 
40168 VT 1714  1 7/8" Floor Brush (VT1714)  -  - 
Kits/Hoses/Etc.
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Catalog Number Model No. Description Weight
lb. kg
24608 VT 2570  4X Pro Hose Replacement (VT2570)  -  - 
31713 VT 1720  1 7/8" x 7' Wet/Dry Vac Hose Kit (VT1720)  -  - 
31743 VT 1755  3 Piece Adapter Kit (VT1755)  -  - 
41603 VT 2571  Turbo "Beater Bar" Kit (VT2571)  -  - 
9 Gallon Wet/Dry Vac is rated 4.4 out of 5 by 404.
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Rated 4 out of 5 by from good overall and recommend it works great on little messes and flexibility to do both wet and dry
Date published: 2018-12-14
Rated 5 out of 5 by from The Rigid 9 gallon Wet/Dry Vac NXT is very easy to assemble and very easy to use. The Rigid Wet/Dry Vac NXT is a very good product, it helped us a lot when we had a over flowed toilet disaster & me & my son went to The Home Depot, to rent a wet/dry vac & we were told there were some on sale & the Rigid brand was recommended and it worked great.
Date published: 2018-12-10
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Like ALL Ridgid products, it’s the BEST! Virtually all the power tools in my shop are RIDGID—what other brand would I choose?
Date published: 2018-12-08
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Raised to the occasion Called home for flooded kitchen, utility room as washer over flowed. Brand new wet vac made the chore much easier cleaning up great product.
Date published: 2018-12-07
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Needed a medium sized wet/dry vac and bought this unit The place where I work utilizes the Ridgid wet/dry vac and it does a great job. Looked at a variety of wet/dry vacs and all of the ones I looked at had a 3 or 5 year warranty. The Ridgid unit comes with a lifetime warranty. Unit was eady to put together and operated flawlessly.
Date published: 2018-12-02
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Quality product Well built. Strong suction. Easy to set up. Attachments easy to use.
Date published: 2018-12-01
Rated 3 out of 5 by from This product will work but wished it nailed it Just bought at Home Depot and also purchased brush attachment separately but wished it had specified which one on box because it did not fit, hopefully I can find right one because I did not notice any other sizes while there. Also attachment without squeegee should have bristles. Sure I’ll figure out what to make work because I was looking forward to using on my cars interior as well.
Date published: 2018-11-26
Rated 5 out of 5 by from great vac for the price This vac has performed well. Great value, easy to operate.
Date published: 2018-11-23
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how loud is this vacume

Asked by: DeeDee
Moderately loud
Answered by: DrRoger
Date published: 2017-09-06

drianage plug size ?

what is recommended to attach a hose or pipe for drainage with my Rigid 9 gal wet/dry vac ? Or what size adaptor ?
Asked by: Bran
the hose size is 1 7/8" diameter exactly
Answered by: DIYmikey
Date published: 2017-09-06

Where can I get an adapter that fits the 1 7/8" hose? I want to attach the unit to an outlet port from a tool.

Ridgid does not sell an adapter for 1 7/8" hose. Their alternative is to buy another hose that is 2".
Asked by: DismalDave
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