16 Gal. 6.5 Peak HP Stainless Steel Wet Dry Vac WD1956

WD1956

16 Gal. 6.5 Peak HP Stainless Steel Wet Dry Vac WD1956

WD1956

Take on projects confidently with the 16 gallon 6.5 peak horsepower stainless steel RIDGID wet dry shop vacuum that delivers powerful suction, large capacity, rugged construction, unique features and excellent mobility that pros demand for jobsite or the shop. This vac comes with a 2-1/2 in. x 7 ft. Tug-A-Long DUAL-FLEX hose, fine dust filter, NXT Max floor tool with wet shoe, NXT Max car nozzle, NXT Max crevice tool and two extension wands. This 16 gallon vac's 2-1/2 in. locking accessories lock onto the wand or hose for uninterrupted cleaning and the 2-1/2 in. diameter size resists clogs. Two locking extension wands extend reach while the bare floor tool cleans larger areas. Use the floor tool with wet shoe to clean liquid spills, the car nozzle for detailed cleaning and the crevice tool for tight spaces. The blower port adds versatility and allows you to use the hose to blow leaves, grass clippings and more. Moving up and down steps or across rough terrain is a snap with the large fixed rear wheels and cart handle. Onboard storage for the attachments in the accessory bag provides quick access. This vac features our patented Qwik Lock filter that makes installing or removing your wet dry vac filter quick, easy, and secure. Pro Tip: Add a RIDGID shop vac filter (VF4000, VF5000, VF6000, VF7000, VF8000) to a RIDGID shop vac to maintain the power of the vac and extend vacuum life. Dust collection bags (VF3502) are also available for quick cleanups and disposal.

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Features

  • RIDGID 16 gallon 6.5 peak horsepower stainless steel wet/dry shop vacuum provides powerful suction and extended performance for heavy-duty jobs
  • NXT Max accessories are part of the Swap.Lock.Clean attachment system - an upgraded ecosystem of customizable wet dry vac accessory tools with swappable shoes that adapt to your needs. Accessories lock onto the wand and hose to create a secure attachment from drum to hose to tool for uninterrupted cleanup
  • Rugged stainless steel vacuum drum construction provides durability for heavy-duty jobs
  • Large top handle allows for lifting while the durable, large rear wheels provide easy mobility over rough terrain when going from place to place
  • Onboard shop vac accessory storage bag offers quick access to needed attachments and the cord wrap on top handle stores the 20 ft. power cord
  • Built-in drain provides the ideal cleaning solution for wet pickup while the blower port offers versatility for blowing leaves, grass clippings, and more
  • 2-1/2 in. x 7-ft. Tug-A-Long hose has a locking connection that won't pull loose during use and the DUAL-FLEX hose feature gives 180-degree mobility at both hose ends while resisting collapsing
  • 2-1/2 in. accessory diameter is the optimal size to resist clogging and makes cleaning large messes quick and easy through the secure locking connections
  • Use the extension wands to extend reach, the floor tool with detachable wet shoe to clean larger areas, the car nozzle to clean smaller spaces, and the crevice tool cleans tight spaces
  • Air Watts specifications tested to ASTM standard. CFM specifications are based on average motor performance. Peak Horsepower represents a level at or below the maximum horsepower output of an electric motor tested in a laboratory using dynamometer. Gallons indicated reflect drum volume, not necessarily collection capacity. Actual capacity dependent upon type of debris collected, condition of filter, and other factors.

Specifications

Capacity (Gallons) 16
Peak HP 6.5
Air Watts 280
CFM 181
Inches (Lift) 45
Amperage 12.0
Cord Length 20 ft.
Blowing Port Yes
Included Accessories 2-1/2 in. x 7 ft. Tug-A-Long, DUAL-FLEX locking hose, 2 extension wands, NXT Max floor tool, NXT Max wet shoe, NXT Max car nozzle and NXT Max crevice tool
Included Filtration Fine dust filter (VF5000) for trapping fine powders, cold ashes and mold

Ordering Information

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)  9.80  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
60758  The RIDGID premium cyclonic dry pick-up dust bags   Buy Now