Hey boss man. Impressive results. I might have missed it, but were all the filters clean, or in similar condition? Would a plugged filter skew the results?
The rigid is fairly new it hasn't been used all that much and the Craftsman is used every day the filter is dirty with the Craftsman that just tells you how powerful it is
@@FordBossMe I own 2 Milwuakees, the one you tested and the handheld model. Love them both, but performance really drops off when your battery is down to 2 bars. Their newer wet/dryvac Packout Fuel model is rated at 45 cfm which is 5 higher than the model you tested.
I've run the Milwaukee battery vac ever since it came out. I suck up concrete, water, and dirt at work weekly it's been awesome for such a small vacuum 👍
I own a Rigid 6 hp 16 gallon. I got a free car detailing kit to vacuum with. The Rigid may not be the most powerful. But the detailing kit puts the Rigid over the top for me. I detail on the side. When a customer needs his vehicle back sooner than I like. Or a Soccer Mom needs a very good cleaning for Dodge Van. I can get the whole interior and between the seats with all the Rigid attachments. $95.00 online from Home Depot with attachments added. Shawn.
One minor thing if I understand correctly is that Maximum Vacuum is important (and i love how you used a proper gauge and all that) but airflow is as well, so measuring that with one of those wind meters or something may be good as well.
Please forgive me Ford Boss Me for I have sinned. I did not pause the video as you had asked. I wanted to watch all the way through and see the results before leaving a comment. Both the Milwaukee and Craftsman are red. Both had the highest vacuum readings on the gauge. Red is my favorite color. This reminds me of a saying in the farming community. "If it isn't red.... leave it in the shed"! I have a funny story about my uncle's Farm-All versus his neighbor's John Deere. If anyone is interested I'll gladly tell it with Rich's permission.
I find "horsepower" rating given (by marketing team) very generous. A 15A 110v outlet will top out near 2HP. Therefore even a 20A outlet will be well under 3 HP.... So the 6+hp rating... Optimistic.
That's been bothering me ever since I first saw manufacturers make those silly HP claims. It's not even relevant to vacuum. Why not make claims based on what matters like inches of mercury and CFM? The only reason I could come up with was to bamboozle. And with the math not even being possible for a standard mains outlet I struggle to see how they can even be sold without someone coming at them with false advertising claims. But that said, I'll bet it's something like the motor itself being rated at 30a therefore the unit being "5 HP", even though it will never see enough power to achieve it.
Hey , I was totally wrong ! The Milwaukee Blew it out the Park ! Thank you 🙏🏽 so much for this video. I’m in the process of choosing the right Vacuum for my Truck. Obviously I’m going with the Milwaukee, No doubt !
After a few decades of "shop vac" experiences...not just my vac but with others, Craftsman has been the overall leader, for decades. Going way back, "Shop Vac" was the leader but good old Sears brand came through with flying colors. I had thought Rigid had the highest suction from what I have seen in recent past but they are still a good rig to have and use. Glad I still have a decent Craftsman 6.0 Peak low profile unit. Very please with it and I have a 20 foot hose for it !
Wow! Thanks for sharing this. I’m actually thinking about getting one to replace my 19.2V Craftsman Vac. The vac is still running but the batteries are crapping out and not worth the cost. On the side note, few months ago my co-workers and I were actually talking about which shop vac has the best suction for garage clean ups. One of them said “my wife”. I choked on my coffee and almost fell out of my chair. My apologies if this is not appropriate and I will remove this comment if I offended anyone here. Just wanted to share since this subject reminds me of that day. Thanks again for the review.
You really should be testing roll delinters and possibly a nose hair trimmer too 😘 all jokes aside love your channel and your content! Keep up the great work sir.
Didn’t know the Milwaukee had that good of suction. Only thing is that I’d avoid using a 2ah because I have only gotten maybe 3-4 minutes of run time. Thing chews through batteries
I have the same one.. the board dies in it, and I have had to return it twice. Awesome though when it works. Wish I could store a second battery inside it.
Been in the market for a cordless vacuum for small messes or a quick clean-up. For anything bigger and takes more time, I would switch over to a regular vacuum (or commercial vacuum at the local car wash) or an air nozzle. However, I am vested in the Milwaukee line, so it looks like I'll be getting a new cordless vac!
That was surprising, the Milwaukee matching the Rigid, I used to do detailing and many here in the UK recommended the Numatic George GVVE370 wet/dry, it's mains only so not really comparable here for this video but holy moly it sucks like nothing I've ever seen, only trouble is it sounds like it has afterburners lol, Still use it in the house though, beats everything else, would love to know what inch vac figures it would give. Hope you're all enjoying your break, BB.
I checked my Milwuakee with my digitial manometer and I got 38 in of wc so this verifies the Milwuakee performance. When I get a chance, I'll measure my Rigid
That's milwaukee brushed motor vac too the new brushless one's are even better on the one you have boss throw a 12.0 high output that vacuum is a beast
You get the point with this video here though that's all I was shooting for is to make sure people get the point and it's clear even without the big giant battery the Milwaukee has to offer it does better than DeWalt
Yes boss all I own is milwaukee everything they offer is good price and warranty to so it keeps a little money in my pocket just like all your great videos boss they all helped me keep money in my pocket can't thank you enough
I bought the craftsman battery one before I did much research it’s ok but suction not the best . Crap could have got Milwaukee for 10 more and I have batteries from my impacts and wratchets 🤦🏼
That was the original brushed version of the M18 wet/dry vac. Milwaukee has a newer Fuel/Brushless version of the vacuum which supposedly has a little better suction and is slightly quieter due to the brushless motor. They function as a vacuum and a blower.
LMAO well this video is gonna suck 😝🤙 I personally have that Milwaukee vacuum I use it basically as you are to clean my car & a little mobile detailing for friends/family I got it because usually I don’t have access to 110V when I’m vacuuming my car I also use it on my work vehicle (there’s definitely no power available out there). It is a bit of a power hog I usually use my big XC8.0 battery for it. I almost went with that Dewalt because it’s both plug in and battery but ultimately chose the Milwaukee because I already am part of the whole Milwaukee tool universe with my M18 Impact and other tools glad my otherwise random decision was correct. I don’t think that Dewalt could handle the dog hair from my GSD in the back of my truck. I’ve added some accessories to get into the vents and all the small areas to expand what it’ll get into also
Milwaukee has two different models they have one for 199 and they have another for 299 which one is that thank you oh also could you include the price for that too please since I don't have the model number I can't look it up thank you
Here buddy www.acehardware.com/departments/tools/wet-dry-vacuums/wetdry-vacuums/2808855?gclid=CjwKCAjwqauVBhBGEiwAXOepkQqOtkvSrRfAZ7Vt3W06uCX5DePqDhi4G7sAULyl1f1IhcV64KPe4xoCPpAQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
I have that dewalt vacuum and I think it sucks harder when it is plugged in to 120AC I also know that I get more power out of it when I am using the flexvolt battery
Hey boss man. Impressive results. I might have missed it, but were all the filters clean, or in similar condition? Would a plugged filter skew the results?
The two battery operated wet-dry vacs were brand new
The rigid is fairly new it hasn't been used all that much and the Craftsman is used every day the filter is dirty with the Craftsman that just tells you how powerful it is
The main focus here was on the battery operated vacuums but if anybody can gain anything else from the other two great but that was not my focus
@@FordBossMe thanks for clarifying! Great work as always
@@FordBossMe I own 2 Milwuakees, the one you tested and the handheld model. Love them both, but performance really drops off when your battery is down to 2 bars. Their newer wet/dryvac Packout Fuel model is rated at 45 cfm which is 5 higher than the model you tested.
I've run the Milwaukee battery vac ever since it came out. I suck up concrete, water, and dirt at work weekly it's been awesome for such a small vacuum 👍
I own a Rigid 6 hp 16 gallon. I got a free car detailing kit to vacuum with. The Rigid may not be the most powerful. But the detailing kit puts the Rigid over the top for me. I detail on the side. When a customer needs his vehicle back sooner than I like. Or a Soccer Mom needs a very good cleaning for Dodge Van. I can get the whole interior and between the seats with all the Rigid attachments. $95.00 online from Home Depot with attachments added. Shawn.
One minor thing if I understand correctly is that Maximum Vacuum is important (and i love how you used a proper gauge and all that) but airflow is as well, so measuring that with one of those wind meters or something may be good as well.
Please forgive me Ford Boss Me for I have sinned. I did not pause the video as you had asked. I wanted to watch all the way through and see the results before leaving a comment. Both the Milwaukee and Craftsman are red. Both had the highest vacuum readings on the gauge. Red is my favorite color. This reminds me of a saying in the farming community. "If it isn't red.... leave it in the shed"! I have a funny story about my uncle's Farm-All versus his neighbor's John Deere. If anyone is interested I'll gladly tell it with Rich's permission.
That Milwaukee is super impressive for its size!!!! Sweet comparison video! 🙂
I find "horsepower" rating given (by marketing team) very generous. A 15A 110v outlet will top out near 2HP. Therefore even a 20A outlet will be well under 3 HP.... So the 6+hp rating... Optimistic.
That's been bothering me ever since I first saw manufacturers make those silly HP claims. It's not even relevant to vacuum. Why not make claims based on what matters like inches of mercury and CFM? The only reason I could come up with was to bamboozle.
And with the math not even being possible for a standard mains outlet I struggle to see how they can even be sold without someone coming at them with false advertising claims. But that said, I'll bet it's something like the motor itself being rated at 30a therefore the unit being "5 HP", even though it will never see enough power to achieve it.
Hey , I was totally wrong ! The Milwaukee Blew it out the Park ! Thank you 🙏🏽 so much for this video. I’m in the process of choosing the right Vacuum for my Truck. Obviously I’m going with the Milwaukee, No doubt !
Incredible comparison, Rich!
💪💪👏👏
Keeping all this for the future vacuum.
After a few decades of "shop vac" experiences...not just my vac but with others, Craftsman has been the overall leader, for decades. Going way back, "Shop Vac" was the leader but good old Sears brand came through with flying colors. I had thought Rigid had the highest suction from what I have seen in recent past but they are still a good rig to have and use. Glad I still have a decent Craftsman 6.0 Peak low profile unit. Very please with it and I have a 20 foot hose for it !
Wow! Thanks for sharing this. I’m actually thinking about getting one to replace my 19.2V Craftsman Vac. The vac is still running but the batteries are crapping out and not worth the cost. On the side note, few months ago my co-workers and I were actually talking about which shop vac has the best suction for garage clean ups. One of them said “my wife”. I choked on my coffee and almost fell out of my chair. My apologies if this is not appropriate and I will remove this comment if I offended anyone here. Just wanted to share since this subject reminds me of that day. Thanks again for the review.
You really should be testing roll delinters and possibly a nose hair trimmer too 😘 all jokes aside love your channel and your content! Keep up the great work sir.
Yeah I've heard that before and I'll listen to it a few times and then I tell people knock it off and if they don't they're going from the channel so
@@FordBossMe..I'm not much better I always have dog hair all over my shirt. Keep up the great content.
ive used both craftman and rigid when i was a porter and the craftman was noticably more powerful then the rigid
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Wow I'm impressed with that millwalki I didn't expect it to match the 6.5 hp vacuum
Didn’t know the Milwaukee had that good of suction. Only thing is that I’d avoid using a 2ah because I have only gotten maybe 3-4 minutes of run time. Thing chews through batteries
I have the same one.. the board dies in it, and I have had to return it twice. Awesome though when it works. Wish I could store a second battery inside it.
Been in the market for a cordless vacuum for small messes or a quick clean-up.
For anything bigger and takes more time, I would switch over to a regular vacuum (or commercial vacuum at the local car wash) or an air nozzle.
However, I am vested in the Milwaukee line, so it looks like I'll be getting a new cordless vac!
Wow I kinda thought Milwaukee would be towards the front. Battery powered tools have came along way. I guess days of dragging drop cords are over.
This is perfect as I have been looking at smaller shop vacs recently. 👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸
That was surprising, the Milwaukee matching the Rigid, I used to do detailing and many here in the UK recommended the Numatic George GVVE370 wet/dry, it's mains only so not really comparable here for this video but holy moly it sucks like nothing I've ever seen, only trouble is it sounds like it has afterburners lol, Still use it in the house though, beats everything else, would love to know what inch vac figures it would give. Hope you're all enjoying your break, BB.
I own the milwaukee, seems to work for what I use it for and I'm in th Auto Glass Replacement industry
I've been wanting one of those Milwaukee vacuums for a while. Vince from VCG gives it a good review.
i have had my Milwaukee for a few years i use it mostly for cleaning the cars out works good makes me wonder what the newer brushless one can do
This is just the vidya I needed thanks bud, still wish snapoff made a lil vacuum for the 14.4v
I checked my Milwuakee with my digitial manometer and I got 38 in of wc so this verifies the Milwuakee performance. When I get a chance, I'll measure my Rigid
Any update?
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CFM is the most important spec for a vacuum. The Rigid with its bigger hose will have more CFM than the Milwaukee
Nobody is doubting that bud, this was just a quick easy check
It was not about the bigger vacuums as much as the 2 battery operated ones
A surprise I have a 5 gallon craftsman wet /dry vac and I thought the rigid was going to be stronger. By the way I got mine on sale at sears for 99.00
I'm going with Ridgid cause I'm a Ridgid guy I love their life time service agreement
I think 🤔 the Dewalt will be the winner 🏅
That's milwaukee brushed motor vac too the new brushless one's are even better on the one you have boss throw a 12.0 high output that vacuum is a beast
You get the point with this video here though that's all I was shooting for is to make sure people get the point and it's clear even without the big giant battery the Milwaukee has to offer it does better than DeWalt
Yes boss all I own is milwaukee everything they offer is good price and warranty to so it keeps a little money in my pocket just like all your great videos boss they all helped me keep money in my pocket can't thank you enough
I bought the craftsman battery one before I did much research it’s ok but suction not the best . Crap could have got Milwaukee for 10 more and I have batteries from my impacts and wratchets 🤦🏼
What Milwaukee model is it?
That was the original brushed version of the M18 wet/dry vac. Milwaukee has a newer Fuel/Brushless version of the vacuum which supposedly has a little better suction and is slightly quieter due to the brushless motor. They function as a vacuum and a blower.
well then... will have to wait for Dewalt to release something of Milwaukee performance
I believe the Milwaukee is stronger because it has a stronger motor not because of the battery
Woooo... What gauge is that? and what adapter/attachment is that? I want to make my own and test my power suckers now. Thanks for the idea.
I went on Google and typed in house hold vacuum gages and it popped up
@@FordBossMe Look at that "Vacuum Cleaner Suction Gauge" What a concept.
Damn looks like you need to take that Dewalt stuff back
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LMAO well this video is gonna suck 😝🤙
I personally have that Milwaukee vacuum I use it basically as you are to clean my car & a little mobile detailing for friends/family I got it because usually I don’t have access to 110V when I’m vacuuming my car I also use it on my work vehicle (there’s definitely no power available out there). It is a bit of a power hog I usually use my big XC8.0 battery for it. I almost went with that Dewalt because it’s both plug in and battery but ultimately chose the Milwaukee because I already am part of the whole Milwaukee tool universe with my M18 Impact and other tools glad my otherwise random decision was correct. I don’t think that Dewalt could handle the dog hair from my GSD in the back of my truck. I’ve added some accessories to get into the vents and all the small areas to expand what it’ll get into also
Rigid first, Craftsman second.
I'll take the Rigid 6.5 hp. Now to the video.
Milwaukee has two different models they have one for 199 and they have another for 299 which one is that thank you oh also could you include the price for that too please since I don't have the model number I can't look it up thank you
This one I found on Amazon for 139.99
Rigid Is definitely the best
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I have rayobi shop vac 18 volt it does great
Stanley..... Always Stanley shop vacs bro
Been waiting on this
Dewalt?
What model is the Milwaukee?
I don't know did you even look up to see if you could find it? Or are you leaving it completely up to me LOL
Here buddy
www.acehardware.com/departments/tools/wet-dry-vacuums/wetdry-vacuums/2808855?gclid=CjwKCAjwqauVBhBGEiwAXOepkQqOtkvSrRfAZ7Vt3W06uCX5DePqDhi4G7sAULyl1f1IhcV64KPe4xoCPpAQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
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Rich.... This video literally sucked! - LOL. Thanks for the review!
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I have that dewalt vacuum and I think it sucks harder when it is plugged in to 120AC I also know that I get more power out of it when I am using the flexvolt battery
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