Craftsman CMXEVBE17250
Score: 73/100
Vacmaster Professional Beast 5-Gallon Wet/Dry Vac
Score: 82/100Rankings
A compact 5-gallon wet/dry vacuum with a robust 5.5 HP motor, high airflow and a built-in blower for versatile cleaning. Its weight and hose length can be cumbersome for extended handheld tasks. Ideal for professionals and homeowners needing powerful suction, fine-dust filtration and multifunctional capability.
The Craftsman CMXEVBE17250 is a compact 2.5-gallon wet/dry shop vacuum with a 2.5 HP motor, offering lightweight portability and an integrated blower. Its modest suction, short hose and absence of a drain plug limit performance for larger or liquid-heavy jobs. Ideal for homeowners and vehicle owners needing a small, easy-to-store vacuum for quick clean-ups.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
| ↓ lower better | 3.04 kgbest | 6.985 kg |
9.46 L | 19 Lbest | |
2.5 hp | 5.5 hpbest | |
— | 120 Vbest | |
3 yearsbest | — | |
1.52 m | 2.134 mbest | |
50 CFM | 102 CFMbest | |
6 count | 9 countbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Power & Electrical(1) | ||
Hose Length (m) | 1.52 m | 2.1336 m |
Performance(2) | ||
Peak Horsepower (hp) | 2.5 hp | 5.5 hp |
Airflow (CFM) | 50 CFM | 102 CFM |
Accessories(1) | ||
Number of Accessories Included (count) | 6 count | 9 count |
Build & Design(5) | ||
Weight (kg) | 3.04 kg | 6.985 kg |
Dustbin / Tank Capacity (L) | 9.46 L | 19 L |
Height (cm) | 37.44 cm | 41.91 cm |
Width (cm) | 31.93 cm | 34.04 cm |
Length (cm) | 33.27 cm | 47.244 cm |
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Professional sources are limited, but manufacturer and retailer descriptions highlight the unit's portability, integrated blower, and suitability for light-duty cleaning, emphasizing its lightweight construction and convenient accessory kit.
Consumers appear to appreciate the vacuum's easy storage, mobility, and immediate usability thanks to included tools, while noting the small tank size, short hose, and lack of a drain as common drawbacks.
Professional reviewers emphasize the vacuum's robust 5.5 HP motor and 320 air-watts suction, describing it as outstanding for garage and workshop clean-ups. They also commend the 1-micron cartridge filter for excellent fine-dust removal and note the added blower conversion as a useful multifunctional capability.
No direct consumer reviews or ratings were found in the research, so everyday user sentiment cannot be determined from the available data.
