Ridgid vs. Crafstman Shop Vac (Unexpected Results)

[@MrBilydee]

I just bought the Rigid 14-gal w/the detailing kit and it's a total beast. My shop vac bit the dust after 29 years of usage. I went for the Rigid cause of the warranty and good reviews about customer service. The detailing kit is a must have for cars,boats,trucks etc etc. Good video guys and keep it up because they help us all out when buying certain products.

[@WJCTechyman]

I just bought the model you bought, partly because I have a Ridgid machine that was actually a curb-find and I can say that I like the build quality of Ridgid machines. You can take them apart to clean the vacuum fan and volute and even take the top cover off to inspect the bushing or bearing as well. Also, parts are available for Ridgid cleaners. They're about as easy to get as parts for a Rainbow vacuum cleaner. The reason I bought this model is the old one doesn't take bags. That being said, I gave the old one to my brother who is a part-time car detailer. Since he doesn't use bags, the old one isn't an issue. I did use the new one recently to vacuum my Mom's car for her annual Mother's Day gift and this thing can really spin a turbine nozzle. I don't mean the little dinky things that come with Bissells, I mean a full-sized carpet head like the TurboCat. This especially came in handy for the rug style floor mats she has in her CRV. After vacuuming with it I then proceeded to wet extract with my Rainbow. The detailing hose is of really nice quality (it's a commercial 1.5" smooth wall, so should be expected) and the tools worked incredibly well using the white soft bristles to get up to the windshield at the front of the dashboard and the floor brush (black one with the coarse bristles) helped with some agitation to the felt-style flooring.

[@maddawgzzzz]

bro... a shopvac lasted you 29 years before breaking and then you switch companies... The best warranty is the one you don't have to use.

[@dannydee9919]

I bought the craftsman, it's a beast but its awfully loud, sound like jet engine but what should I expect from a 5.5 HP vac. I bought it 1 year ago, after the 3 use it would not turn on, diagnosed it and found bad switch connection. The wire connectors were cheapy, stripped them and added better connectors, yesterday while I was vacuuming my truck it just turned off. I wish I would of gone with the Ridgid.

[@Ginounknown]

that craftsman is same exact copy of vac master. i modified my vac master for higher suction, but it put to much stress on the motor. but was happy with it, its the best mobile detailing vac.

[@curtisholland3213]

Just get the Rigid 4080. It's like the 4070 you tested except it has a 6hp motor and a detachable blower.

[@bread-gz3rl]

Would help If you wrapped the cord around the handle on the ridgid and actually put the attachments in right.

[@WillyD1]

I have a craftsmen 5 horse 12 gallon from 1997 that thing still kicking ass no bs

[@hectorbarrera7953]

They don't make them like they used to.

[@cesarmontes5177]

Mobile detailer's mostly work in customers driveways, most driveways are slightly slop with wheels your shop vac can roll into your customers door or fender risking the chance of scratching or causing damage to your customer's paint

[@ak2112]

Used a Craftsman wet dry vac for 28 years, no joke. Only just got rid of it because the plastic hose split and it makes more sense to buy a new vac instead of a replacement hose. Went with a Dewalt... we'll see if it lasts as long as the Craftsman!

[@carmaspeed]

Unfortunately the Craftsman didn't last very long in this Arizona heat!

[@JB-ez2jz]

Craftsman was an entirely different company 28yrs ago as well

[@Vanlifecrisis]

Ive used the rigid to detail 100s of cars. I vacuumed 4 hours today actually. Thing is a beast....definitely get the orange 1 1/4 inch hose "detail" kit. Also get a nice bristle/brush attachment. Wheels are a deal breaker for me. I use a tornador or other air tool to blow out the filter. I do like the hose holder things on that craftsman tho. The cord is wrapped around the handle on the rigid btw.

[@youcanthide004]

just like you said "proper equipment" is a game changer. I always say when you have the right tool for the right job it goes 1000 times easier. I just bought the rigid it’s on sale for $99 at Home Depot and it includes the car detailing kit. No-brainer for me.

[@TonyVainosky]

I've actually been using multiple sizes of a brand called vacmaster and I've loved them. One is an 8 gallon 4.5 hp the other is 12 gallons with 5hp. Two different sized hoses for different jobs. Plus they come apart with on click and it becomes a blower.

[@KseriesKyle]

I’ve been using the same ridgid vacuum for the past 4 years! 5-15 hours a week average for 3-8 months a year. Replace the filter and clean it out good often and it will continue to rip!

[@carmaspeed]

Thank you for your input Kyle!! We are loving the Rigid so far, its bummer craftsman burned up so quickly. The Rigid is going strong!!

[@TonyVainosky]

Also, you lose suction the longer the hose is, just FYI. There's a certain length where you'll hit the limit forwhat the vacuum can pull and it'll become much less efficient

[@carmaspeed]

Thank you for the feedback, thats interesting to know!

[@WJCTechyman]

I could tell the Craftsman would break down first, I mean, it has an incredibly tiny motor inside it, from the sound of it. Also, I know it seems kinda stupid but you can buy a muffler separately for Ridgid vacuums to put on the exhaust. It does silence some of the more jarring frequencies coming off of it. Another trick I learned is if you put a hose on the exhaust, that helps with the noise as well. I've had pretty good luck with my Ridgid vacuum and I also have a Ridgid reciprocating saw.

[@stephenlouden480]

lol the craftsman one is the Vacmaster beast. same exact vacuum with craftsman label. I actually just switched to a Rigid and although it works fine its nowhere near as better of a vacuum and is wayyyyyyy louder which I hate. I'm going to order it though and then get the Craftsman again. good review

[@cesarmontes5177]

I detail as a side business. I have that exact craftsmans shop vac and I love it!!

[@whyknot3836]

Another detailed says it’s more of a hassle if there’s too much power causing carpet to lift. Like 5hp vs 6.5 but I guess it depends on the situation like if you have sand. He preferred 5hp over 6

[@shirosurfer8864]

You can just drill a lil hole and done

[@terrytillstrum1712]

Knock on wood, i have had my Ridgid 12 gallon vac for over 10 years and I use the crap out of it. Recently bought the 4 gallon one you guys reviewed and the 16 gallon beast with steel drum.

[@floridaredneck]

Where's the link for the Craftsman-like vac you mentioned?

[@TheObsessedPatriot]

An easy modification for vacuums that stick because of so much power, bake a drill and drill two small holes right at the end of any attachment that you're going to use.

[@brunorobertson3289]

I have a craftsman 17612 , been using for more than ten years , super powerful and reliable, 4 gal. , 5hp, wheels , 1 1/4 hose- too bad they don’t sell it today

[@jaysmedia6410]

im looking to upgrade? so basically which one is a bit quiter ?? 👀

[@muddyriverdogz]

The Rigid is aimed at more than just car detailing. You can get HEPA filters for it for home cleaning. If you need it not to roll it's not hard to shove a chalk in-between the wheels and the machine.

[@Ton-rs9tg]

It's ridgid

[@BufoOnTheBeat]

The exact comparison video I wanted to see 👌🏼

[@CosmicGlowUP]

DETAILING KIT!!! AMAZING THANK YOU I DIDNT KNOW ABOUT IT

[@vtxdaryl]

I just started cleaning my on car instead of going to the car wash. I have a small vacuum and would like to upgrade. Thanks

[@raycook1503]

Ridgid and Craftsman(not to.mention Workshop) are built by Emerson Tool Company.

[@kb9ndb]

the one they tested is built by vacmaster for craftsman, emerson, vacmaster (cleva) and shop vac all make vacs for craftsman

[@11200118]

Been needing a new vacuum. Mine doesn't suck, craftsman I have had some issues with warranty support in the past. probably just pick the better one and forget about the warranty. If it goes out it goes out lol

[@carmaspeed]

We would like to agree with you, the craftsman was awesome. But it burned up on us the 3rd time using it, the rigid is withstanding Arizona heat so far!

[@bread-gz3rl]

Dewalt stealthsonic

[@mabalasik818]

I honestly got motion sickness watching. was interesting but the constant moving and unsteady camera, zooming in and out, etc is making it so hard to watch i had to stop it

[@prouddaddyofdos]

I gave this video a thumbs up for the dog! LoL!

[@rsreidjr]

Cheech and Chong Vacuum review? Thanks guys for the in depth look at both units. Ridged has a lifetime warranty which is big for me.

[@godalmightyismysavior197]

I have the rigid but will get craftsman soon

[@gasa1165]

So is the ‘d’ in RIDGID silent?

[@CosmicGlowUP]

i feel so dumb . i didnt know about that orange hose THANK YOU

[@ronschwab216]

Could you do one on the Ridgid 18v hand held. The larger of the two. Nice for shop clean up. (around drill press ,work bench and other messy spots.

[@bernardpnicolau2211]

Right equipment for the job

[@ronschwab216]

I'll take the Ridgid all day for my vacuum system on my blast cabinet.8-)

[@cesarmontes5177]

Also wheels on a shop vac is no benefit to a mobile detailer. In fact professional detailer's would vote against wheels.

[@SniperUSMC]

Will the Rigid detailing kit fit the Craftsman? If it will, get the Craftsman for the lower price and higher suction and Rigid detailing kit, problem solved.

[@zachsheffield1325]

They are all 2 1/4 inch for the hoses! So it doesn’t matter the brand as far as the hose!

[@littlej3777]

You guys should’ve bought the pro pack 5 gallon that looks like a tool box to compare with no wheels

[@Ton-rs9tg]

if you like neither of these just get vacmaster beast portable it's the same design as the craftsman but haven't heard any complaints about the motor burning out for no reason and it is just as powerful as these two

[@gfred3234]

Why would u want wheels? U would constantly have to worry about the vaccum rolling down hitting something... I'm ok with lifting it.. I love my crafts man and love the detailer kit can fit on it

[@Ton-rs9tg]

why did you use the letter U intended of the word

[@TonyVainosky]

The no wheels is SUCH an oversight by Crafstman too. Cannot overstate that enough

[@GoodOlCharlieBrown]

No need to have wheels on a portable shop vac. In fact I think they are downright annoying on one that size. Hell they are annoying on full size ones lol.

[@rickkern5785]

Wheels are hugely annoying on a sloped driveway. I have the Rigid Box with no wheels and love it. My last shop vac had wheels but was so top heavy it fell over a couple times while trying to pull it with the hose. This Rigid seems low enough it probably won't tip over easily.

[@muddyriverdogz]

Depends on what you are using it for. If your dragging it around a house or garage sucking up dust or whatever the wheels are great.

[@whyknot3836]

My rigid wheels are removable but I got the 16 gal

[@The10781]

I cannot find this craftsman anywhere. Any thoughts?

[@rjsanders1981]

You can only get the black one at Lowes.

[@Lctv182]

Any chance sending ma a vac bro our vacs are only 1.5hp 😢

[@whyknot3836]

That carpet was too clean man. You need to find a dirtier ride for the testing

[@bread-gz3rl]

If you don't need to vacuum wet get a numatic henry

[@rdeh1678]

They do make a wet /dry vac

[@craigmarine7564]

Which one is made in USA

[@kb9ndb]

none ridgid made in mexico, vacmaster made in china, shop vac was made in usa but now is being made in china.

[@damianhaley625]

I have a craftsman and it works just fine and I have a rigid one at work and yeah it works good but rigid is more expensive and they don’t have any good features your literally just paying for the brand name

[@carmaspeed]

They were pretty similar in price, but a lifetime warranty on Rigid is hard to beat! Plus there would be no detailing kit if Rigid didn't make it. Thats a bonus in our eyes!

[@damianhaley625]

@@carmaspeed yeah your right I just assumed it was more because all rigid stuff is expensive but I guess with all that it’s a better deal

[@muddyriverdogz]

There is a lot of accessories for the rigid outside of just car detailing. Might depend on what you want to do with it. And there is that lifetime warranty thing.

[@teresaallen3045]

I bought craftsman git stolen so have get anther one

[@derekbittle7114]

Rigid vs vacmaster beast

[@Ton-rs9tg]

It's Ridgid

[@johnrisner6178]

Ridgid good

[@tishasg]

I don't want the car I want the vac

[@mikemazzoli1990]

Both them vac's suck!!😂

[@soweirdharris830]

😂😂😂❤

[@IanMM88]

You really can't have to much suction power. Especially when it comes to sucking water and soap out of carpet and upholstery

[@21FILTHY]

That Craftsman vacuum definitely copied the vackmaster

[@kb9ndb]

that craftsman is made by vacmaster