RIDGID50313 Model 4000RV 4-Gallon Portable Wet and Dry Compact Vacuum Cleaner with 5.0 Peak-HP Motor, 4 gallon, Red

First reviewed 2020; updated 2024 to endorse Longevity.Comparing this to the Vacmaster Beast 5 gal / 5.5 HP.My Applications- Shop at Work / Drill Press and Miter Saw debris- Office Copier, Printer and upholstered Chair / Dust Accumulation- Car / Carpets, Seats, Console, Dashboard- Traveling handyman projects, some generic, some volunteer work for hurricane recovery- Tennis Ball Machine / Ball Fuzz, Dust, Sand, Leaves including tight nooks & crannies- Household Projects / Everything floor vacuumingI also purchased the Ridgid Car Detailing kit, which I use for most everything because of maneuverabilityVacmaster BeastFEROCIOUS suction, but too much of a good thing for car interiors and office; will scuff leather, vinyl, plasticYouTube reviews showing the Beast to outperform carwash systems are accurateLid-to-Tub fit is sloppy, as noted by other reviewers; the 2 clips don't make a firm seal.Vacmaster needs to tighten up their manufacturing qualityRidgidEverything is WELL DESIGNED, EFFECTIVE and DURABLE (4+ yr so far); just pay attention to the filterVacuum power is EXCELLENT and restrained for car and office applications; just exercise normal cautionAbsence of casters is an ASSET; the unit is very portable and maneuverable as isRecommendation: A Rubbermaid 18 gal. Rough Tote is the PERFECT carrier for EVERYTHING and makes the unit stackable when stored. Simply wrapping the hose around the handle like the cord is a tenuous perch (for the hose)SummaryThe Ridgid has VERY high design and manufacturing quality, and durability, with sweetspot power and maneuverabilityStrongly recommended for varied applications

Works great on the patio. Strong suction. Doesn’t need a bag! Easy to put away. It’s light and not heavy to carry to location. Works inside and out with the attachments.

This is the best small shop vac I have used. Very high suction with lower than average noise (thanks to the included muffler).The filter has been easy to clean and holds up well to wet and dry operations.The hose is surprisingly high quality for the price, and the length is super nice.Only one attachment is included, you can get the upgrade package but I have personally never needed anything more.This vacuum is the complete package.

This is a great shop vac. Lots of power. My only issue was that it did not came with a straight hard tube so one can vacuum standing up. Trying to find the hard tube was not easy or cheap. Wish this piece was suggested at the time of purchase.

Compact low center of gravity vacuum with very strong suction. Tired of being aggravated with the poor performance of my other vacuum and it constantly falling over as I vacuum the car out. There are no wheels on this thing, but it slides across dirt and gravel without tipping. Stronger suction than the name brand ten gallon vacuum.

Does a real good job of vacuuming with good suction for a smaller potable shop vac. Not quit at the level of a Ridgid full size Shop Vac but close enough and half the size.

Does what it's supposed to do. Would be better if it came with accessories. It's too hard to find correct sized fittings.

Amazing suction power, gets down and dirty and easy to clean! It has nice attachments but could definitely use better ones. It’s a nice small machine but has strong power! I’d say worth it for the money if it had some more attachments