Craftsman CMXEVBE17595
Score: 78/100
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 CMXEVBE17595 is a corded 16-gallon wet/dry shop vacuum with a powerful 6.5 peak HP motor and built-in blower for heavy-duty cleaning. Its large size and weight make it less portable and noisier than smaller units. Ideal for workshops, garages, and outdoor debris removal.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
| ↓ lower better | 11.79 kg | 6.985 kgbest |
60.6 Lbest | 19 L | |
6.5 hpbest | 5.5 hp | |
— | 120 Vbest | |
3 yearsbest | — | |
6.1 mbest | — | |
2.1 m | 2.134 mbest | |
185 CFMbest | 102 CFM |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Power & Electrical(2) | ||
Cord Length (m) | 6.1 m | 18-25 m |
Hose Length (m) | 2.1 m | 2.1336 m |
Performance(2) | ||
Peak Horsepower (hp) | 6.5 hp | 5.5 hp |
Airflow (CFM) | 185 CFM | 102 CFM |
Accessories(1) | ||
Number of Accessories Included (count) | 10 count | 9 count |
Build & Design(5) | ||
Weight (kg) | 11.79 kg | 6.985 kg |
Dustbin / Tank Capacity (L) | 60.6 L | 19 L |
Height (cm) | 67.8 cm | 41.91 cm |
Width (cm) | 60.5 cm | 34.04 cm |
Length (cm) | 53.4 cm | 47.244 cm |
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Professional coverage is limited to a YouTube walkthrough and retailer copy, both emphasizing the vacuum's high-power 6.5 peak HP motor, the flexible Dual-Flex hose, and the rear blower port for outdoor debris. The review calls the unit versatile for workshops, garages, and yards, and notes its heavy-duty build suitable for serious cleaning tasks.
Search results contain no consumer reviews or ratings, with several sites explicitly stating that no reviews are available. Consequently, everyday user sentiment cannot be gauged, leaving the product's real-world performance and durability unverified.
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.
