Professional Beast Series VFB511H 0201 5-Gallon 5.5 Peak HP Wet/Dry Vac, Black

I've been using the Vacmaster Professional Beast Series 5-Gallon 5.5 Peak HP Wet/Dry Vacuum for a few months now, and I can confidently say it's one of the best shop vacs I've ever owned. Performance: The suction power is outstanding. Whether it's sawdust, drywall debris, or water from a small leak, this vacuum handles it all with ease. The 5.5 Peak HP motor lives up to the "Beast" name – it's incredibly strong and efficient. Portability & Size: Despite its powerful motor, the unit is compact and lightweight enough to move around the garage, workshop, or even up stairs without any hassle. The 5-gallon tank is a great middle ground — large enough for most cleanup jobs but still easy to empty and store. Build Quality: Very solid and durable construction. The hose and attachments feel sturdy, not flimsy like with some other brands. The cord length is generous, and the onboard storage for tools is super convenient. Noise Level: For a vacuum this powerful, it’s surprisingly quiet. It’s not silent, of course, but it’s much less shrill than other wet/dry vacs I’ve used. Versatility: I love that it handles both wet and dry messes seamlessly. It's been a game changer for car detailing and cleaning up around the house and garage. Final Thoughts: If you're looking for a compact, powerful, and well-built wet/dry vac, the Vacmaster Beast is a fantastic choice. It's earned a permanent place in my workshop. Highly recommend!

Just used my new vacuum for the first time. Here are my thoughts: has outstanding suction. It is marketed as such and it is true. It is made very well and with the caster wheels on it moves across the floor smoothly when you pull it. The extra dust bag for finer dust is nice, as is the noise refractor, that really does make a difference. A couple of things that could be better. Because of the high suction power, the accessory tools (crevice, car tool, etc) get pulled off the hose. It would be nice to have them screw on like the hose does to the vacuum. Also wished it had a drain for water instead of having to turn vac over to empty. But these are minor complaints as I doubt you would be able to find another smaller tank vac that does as good a job as this one. And cost is reasonable. Larger vacs are around the same price, but I considered how much more a 8, 10, or 12 gallon would weigh and thought this would be easier to handle. I researched a lot of tank vacs and chose this because of its high rating and the power it had for a small tank vac. Don't be fooled by the size of this vacuum. It is very capable. Hose and power cord are long enough for most uses. Also has a a good warranty. Highly recommended.

This is the best vacuum I have ever used. I am using this for my car. It picks up dirt and crumbs with ease. The suction is really strong. To my surprise, it seems at least as strong or stronger than the vacuum at my local Caliber car wash. My carpet was padded with crushed goldfish. This vacuum picked up everything. Setting up was a breeze. It came with a vacuum bag that works really well. The hose is not super long. It does come with and extension for the nozzle, but moving the unit around is not a hassle. I just picked it up and moved it to the other side of the car. I highly recommend this for anyone looking for a car wash quality vacuum.

relatively small, so it can be stored and moved around the house easily. i had to take a 3/4" block of wood, place it between each of the two plastic wheels, and bang it pretty hard with a hammer to get the casters to seat properly. Also i was intially baffled by the two U shaped steel brackets for hanging the hose. you scrunch them together and insert so each end is just underneath the white plastic washer...if they are loose and flopping around, that is not inserted properly. you need a phillips screwdriver to istall the carrying handle. i inserted the two screws and jiggled them around until the screws were sticking out the bottom of the hole. then with the screwdriver inserted, i pushed one side of the handle in while screwing. after partially seated, i did the same with the 2nd screw on the other side of the handle. If you have a magnetic tipped phillips screwdriver, it probably would have gone easiier, as you can insert the screw after both ends of the handle had been pushed all the way in. hose is a little stiff. I will probably buy a foam prefilter for the corrogated paper filter to help it to last longer. all in all, i am quite happy with the vacuum's performance. maybe the only drawback is the two snaps that hold the top to the bottom are plastic. i wonder, years down the road, if they will fail?

Good machine and great value. Long hose and cord. Lightweight and moves easily on the included wheels. Great suction. BUT buy an extra extension wand. You’ll thank me. Your back will send me flowers! I am 5’7” tall. You cannot stand upright and reach the floor with this wand. If you’re planning on using this to vacuum a floor (house, shed, garage) you’ll need an extra wand.

Love this powerful shop vac, powerful suction, not heavy, maneuverable. Reliable, versatile.

This is working great so far. It’s better than my stick vac for vacuuming a car, and it’s on par with the suction you get with a good car wash vacuum. The accessories are god, and they include the ones you want. It’s pretty compact, too, and the wheels it comes with do the job well. It’s a great value for the price.

Pros: - Relatively compact design. Not too heavy, easy to bring around - Very strong suction, especially when you consider the size - Good array of accessories, perfect to use for car detailing at home - Super solid build quality. The plastic, while light, is super durable Cons: - None really Overall: This is my first Shop vac and I have to say I’ve been really happy with this. While this isn’t your conventional shop vac, with no wheels on the base, it’s super portable and well built. Love the large array of accessories. I use this for odd jobs and to detail my car, which this has been perfect for. For the money, this is a really great value. Overall would recommend!

Excelente producto, potente, silencioso y compacto, magnífica compra !

Quede impresionado con su poder de succión, viene con todos los accesorios mencionados y me llego en tiempo y forma, voy a mencionar algunos de los pros y contras que veo: Pros: Excelente poder de succión, es la mejor aspiradora que he tenido. Los accesorios son muy útiles tanto para tareas domésticas como para el detallado automotriz Se siente de buena calidad y ensamble. Cuenta con un difusor de ruido lo cual la hace más silenciosa a pesar de su potente motor. El cable es lo suficientemente largo. Contras: Es muy robusta lo cual resulta en que el equipo sea un poco más pesado y voluminoso que algunas otras. No cuenta con ruedas para moverla fácilmente La manguera de succión es buena sin llegar a ser de uso rudo. La manguera de succión en el extremo donde se conectan los accesorios no gira lo cual me resulto muy sorprendente ya que le quita demasiada funcionalidad a la aspiradora, he tenido otras de gama menor y ellas cuentan con esta función en el extremo de la manguera, solo por este detalle le daría 4.5. Los accesorios vienen un poco filosos en sus bordes pero nada que un poco de lija no solucione. En general es de las mejores opciones que hay en el mercado, la elegí sobre una de la marca Rigid basado en un test, los accesorios (puesto que la Rigid se venden aparte) y por el precio.

I had originally left a 3 star review on this item, not because it's not an excellent vacuum, nor because the seller didn't live up to their promises, but because it is on the UK Amazon site, but comes from Florida and is 120V rather than 240 and I thought it valuable for other UK buyers to be aware of this. I did not think the seller was purposely trying to mislead. They have since responded to me thanking me for the feedback, stating they are making improvements to clear up any confusion and presumably point out that a transformer will be required for European use. Consequently I have upgraded my rating to 5 Star.

Originally bought the canadian tire mastercraft maximum version. Frigging amazing. Discontinued now, so found out vacmaster originally supplied the house brand. Bought this one (original didn't break, it was lost) and it's the same thing i expected. Great vac wet or dry, plenty of power and easy to drag around. It's lightweight and better than anything else i can buy at this price range. Dunno why you'd buy another brand of shop vac. This is prefect for heavy duty home use.