Ridgid has announced their most powerful wet dry vacuum yet, the 16 gallon 7.0 peak HP NXT power wet dry vacuum. Let’s check it out below.
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Ridgid 16 Gallon 7.0 Peak HP NXT Power Wet Dry Vacuum
This is Ridgid’s most powerful wet dry vacuum to date. Boasting 7.0 peak HP, this powerful corded vac produces 396 air watts and 202 CFM of suction power. Ridgid is claiming this is 25% more powerful than their NXT 6.0 HP vacs. They paired it with their largest 16 gallon two piece drum for serious capacity. This is your vac when cleanup is a must on site.
The hose is a premium 2-1/2″ hose that extends up to 7 feet. It features 4 wheels with two oversized 9.75″ rear wheels in the back and two front 360 degree casters to wheel around easily. Also has a metal bar that acts as a push handle for an easy cart design to help push it around. It comes with a a Qwik Lock find dust filter for quick easy install/removal. It features a large power switch for easier use even with gloves. You’ll find several carry handles with two on the sides and a larger one on top.
Also features a 20 foot power cord for less reliance on extension cords.
Also included are several nozzles including the NXT Max floor tool attachment and NXT wet shoe for wet pickup as well as a car and crevice nozzle and two extension wands. The NXT max floor nozzle and NXT wet shoe are part of the Swap.Lock.Clean attachment system for upgraded wet dry accessory tools with swappable shoes that adapt to your needs. A diffuser is also included.
And of course a drain spout is included for easy draining when working with liquids.
It’s available now and is priced at $199 at time of writing.
Features:
- Unmatched performance in retail wet/dry vacuums: 396 air watts and 202 cubic feet per
minute. - 2-1/2-in. x 7-ft. Locking Pro Hose with swivel adapters, RIDGID’s most durable hose
construction, now in a larger diameter for more efficient cleanup. - 2-1/2-in. NXT Max Locking Accessories, including the NXT Max Floor Tool attachment
and NXT Wet Shoe for wet pickup and effective hard surface drying, and two extension
wands. - 9.75-in. rear wheels, RIDGID’s largest and toughest, and new front casters to aid in
maneuverability. - Patented Qwik Lock® fine dust filter, to make install/removal quick, simple and secure.
- Large power switch to support easy operation with work gloves.

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