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CRAFTSMAN CMXEVBE17594 12 Gallon 6.0 Peak HP Wet/Dry Vac, Portable Shop Vacuum with Attachments

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Size: 12 Gallon 6.0 Peak HP


Features

  • POWERFUL PERFORMANCE: 6.0 Peak HP and 12-gallon drum ideal for projects in the garage, on the jobsite, home renovations or floods
  • DUAL-FLEX TECHNOLOGY: 2-1/2 in. diameter shop vacuum hose features Dual-Flex technology for 180-degree mobility at each end to resist kinking
  • BUILT-IN BLOWER PORT: Rear blowing port on this wet/dry vac allows for quick cleaning of leaves and grass clippings in your garage and outdoors
  • EXTRA-LONG POWER CORD: 20 ft. power cord provides reach for most chores and wraps neatly around ergonomic, carry handle for storage
  • ACCESSORIES INCLUDED: 2-1/2 in. x 7 ft. POS-I-LOCK Dual-Flex Hose, 2 Extension Wands, Utility Nozzle, Car Nozzle, Wet Nozzle, Qwik Lock Filter and Dust Collection Bag
  • WARRANTY: 3 Year Limited Warranty
  • COMPATIBLE FILTERS: CMXZVBE38751, CMXZVBE38753, CMXZVBE38754, CMXZVBE38773, CMXZVBE38755, CMXZVBE38776, CMXZVBE38777, CMXZVBE38778, and CMXZVBE38779 Genuine CRAFTSMAN Vac Filters
  • COMPATIBLE DUST BAGS: CMXZVBE38735 Genuine CRAFTSMAN Dust Bags

Description

The CRAFTSMAN 12 Gallon Wet/Dry Vac, featuring a powerful 6.0 Peak HP motor, is our most compact high performance vac, great for tackling medium to large cleanup projects in the garage, shop and on the jobsite. This vac can handle any mess and gives the homeowner, garage dweller or home renovator a solid capacity for tough messes. This 12-gallon shop vacuum is equipped with a large 2-1/2 in. diameter hose that allows for larger pickups and features Dual-Flex that adds flexibility at each end. On-board hose storage plus accessory and power cord organizers help eliminate unneeded hassle and reduce overall storage space. The Qwik Lock Filter Fastening System allows for quick and easy wet dry vacuum filter changes. Equipped with an extra-large drain, it quickly empties the tank of liquids. Gallons indicated reflect drum volume, not necessarily collection capacity, actual capacity dependent upon type of debris collected, condition of filter and other factors. Peak horsepower represents a level at or below the maximum horsepower output of an electric motor tested in a laboratory using a dynamometer.

Brand: CRAFTSMAN


Special Feature: Blowing Port; Wet/Dry; Casters; Portable; Drain; Onboard Storage


Filter Type: Cartridge


Included Components: Wet/Dry Vac, 2-1/2 in. x 7 ft. POS-I-LOCK Dual-Flex Hose, 2 Extension Wands, Utility Nozzle, Car Nozzle, Wet Nozzle, Qwik Lock Pleated Paper Filter, Dust Collection Bag See more


Is Cordless?: No


Brand: ‎CRAFTSMAN


Special Feature: ‎Blowing Port; Wet/Dry; Casters; Portable; Drain; Onboard Storage


Filter Type: ‎Cartridge


Included Components: ‎Wet/Dry Vac, 2-1/2 in. x 7 ft. POS-I-LOCK Dual-Flex Hose, 2 Extension Wands, Utility Nozzle, Car Nozzle, Wet Nozzle, Qwik Lock Pleated Paper Filter, Dust Collection Bag


Is Cordless?: ‎No


Capacity: ‎12 Gallons


Hose Length: ‎7 Feet


Recommended Uses For Product: ‎Outdoor


Form Factor: ‎Cannister


Color: ‎Red


Model Name: ‎CMXEVBE17594


Product Dimensions: ‎21.03"L x 23.8"W x 23.43"H


Manufacturer: ‎Emerson Tool Company


Number of Items: ‎1


Motor Horsepower: ‎6 Horsepower


Control Method: ‎Touch


Style: ‎Wet/Dry Vac


Portable: ‎Yes


Number of Power Levels: ‎1


Indoor/Outdoor Usage: ‎Outdoor


Global Trade Identification Number: ‎11


UPC: ‎648846007311


Part Number: ‎CMXEVBE17594


Item Weight: ‎25.1 pounds


Item model number: ‎CMXEVBE17594


Size: ‎12 Gallon 6.0 Peak HP


Material: ‎Polypropylene


Item Package Quantity: ‎1


Measurement System: ‎Metric


Certification: ‎certified frustration-free


Special Features: ‎Blowing Port; Wet/Dry; Casters; Portable; Drain; Onboard Storage


Batteries Included?: ‎No


Batteries Required?: ‎No


Warranty Description: ‎3 year limited warranty.


Date First Available: September 10, 2018


Frequently asked questions

The Craftsman CMXEVBE17594 Shop Vacuum has a capacity of 12 gallons. This makes it suitable for cleaning up both small and large messes around your home or workspace.

The Craftsman CMXEVBE17594 Wet/Dry Vac boasts a powerful 6.0 peak horsepower motor. This means it can handle heavy-duty clean-up tasks with ease.

Yes, the Craftsman CMXEVBE17594 Wet/Dry Vac is designed with portability in mind. While it has a large capacity, it is still easy to move around your home or workspace, thanks to its lightweight and portable design.

The Craftsman CMXEVBE17594 Shop Vacuum comes with several attachments that make it versatile and suitable for multiple tasks. These attachments include a utility nozzle, car nozzle, two extension wands, a wet nozzle, and a Qwik Lock filter fastening system.

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This is our summary and key points to consider based on customer reviews.


The Craftsman shop vacuum is touted for its robust power, providing the best suction at great value-for-money. It comes with numerous handy accessories and tools, which are useful for various cleaning tasks and are well-organized. Some users have noted it as large in size, which is positive for airflow capacity but might be inconvenient for storage in tight spaces. There are also mixed reports regarding the easy installation of wheels, with some users not having any issue and others stating wheels tend to come off.

Pros

  • 💪 Exceptional power and suction
  • 💼 Comes with range of helpful add-ons and tools
  • 💰 Good value for the price
  • 🔄 Easily used for both wet and dry vacuuming

Cons

  • 🚚 Size may be too large for some spaces
  • ↩️ Some difficulty reported with wheel installation
  • ⚡️ Power cable may not be securely stored during moves

Should I Buy It?

Yes, the Craftsman shop vacuum is a solid purchase if you require a powerful and versatile tool for various clean-up tasks. The potential size and wheel installation issues seem to be minor inconveniences when compared to the vacuum's overall performance and usefulness. If space is not a constraint and you are okay with possible slight installation hassles, this strong and durable shop vacuum is indeed a good investment.


  • Awesome Shop Vac!
Size: 16 Gallon 6.5 Peak HP
This Craftsman 16-gallon vac is a powerhouse! The suction is super strong—it picks up everything from dust to big messes with no problem. I use it in my garage and for cleaning my car, and it works great for both. The tank holds a lot, it’s easy to move around, and the attachments are really useful. It’s also not too loud for how powerful it is. Definitely worth the money—solid quality and does exactly what it’s supposed to do! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2025 by Kiki

  • Excellent vac with a fiasco product experience
Size: 12 Gallon 6.0 Peak HP
CRAFTSMAN 12 Gallon 6.0 Peak HP Wet/Dry Vac, Portable Shop Vacuum with Attachments is my second Craftsman shop vac. My first was the 16 gallon and there are noticeable differences between the two sizes. The only reason I don't have the 16 gallon is because of a not so honest person we dealt with selling our house so I gave away many items that I still needed, due to him giving us false closing info....anyway on to more interesting things to talk about. This 12 gallon shop vac is very very light weight. The 16 gal not so much. Attachments, canister, hose are all smaller in size than the 16 gal which I like. Suction is just 1 /2 mini horse smaller than the 16 gal but it suctions just as well and even better! Why better? Because the 1/2 (higher) mini horse power made the vacuum suction TO the floor with any attachments on it. Where as this vac suctions extremely well, draws up EVERYTHING from dust to concrete chunks AND doesn't suction its self TO the floor. I had to literally always shut off the 16 gal vac to get it to let GO of the floor when it had the floor attachment on. The crevice tool was never a problem. Comes with several attachments and the hose pieces. Once you put the hose pieces together they are VERY difficult to pull apart. They are very tight fitting, so that's a pro, the not pulling apart easily is a con but better than them not fitting together. Had the same problem with the 16 gal. We had to gently but firmly mallet the feet on. They are supposed to snap on....nope. Cons & my fiasco experience: My shop vac arrived WITHOUT screws of ANY kind. Zero, nada, zilch...none. Sooooo, I called Amazon customer service. Long story short they were going to give me a $17 discount for no screws but I felt this was a screwy offer - yes pun intended. WHY should I take that offer? The screws SHOULD have been included...PERIOD. I didn't want a discount, I wanted the screws to attach the hose holders and handle! Fiasco #2. - 6 lid teeth were broken off in shipping. So when the Amazon customer service person hears me griping about his $17 offer, I brought up the broken teeth which he then tried to grill me on why am I bringing this up NOW ? He didn't believe me. I didn't bring it up because I was calling to get missing screws. The teeth are important but don't affect the performance overall. The lid has locks on two sides to hold it down. BUT again, I paid full price for this vac sooooo..... Long story short I submitted photos of the broken teeth, told him I'd have to make an effort to replace and match/ find the right screws and/ or glue on the handle with construction cement (fiancé is going to do this) . I demanded a steeper discount and he FINALLY listened and gave it. I'm VERY pleased with this Craftsman shop vac. It performs like a pro, iand s easy on the pocket book. A+++++ rating B and half of a minus grading for customer service. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2024 by Frogs & Flowers Frogs & Flowers

  • I will never buy a different brand shopvac this is perfect.
Size: 12 Gallon 6.0 Peak HP
When I broke my old craftsman shopvac two years ago I thought I would try a cheaper brand with supposedly the same specs and power as my old craftsman.. but that thing was total garbage. I couldnt even vacuum leaves in my garage without it clogging I got so mad I just threw it away and bought this craftsman again, and oh boy, am I glad I did. I had forgot how great the suction plwer is with craftsman shopvacs. I use it for so many things I even vacuum my backyard bc my neighbors tree constantly drops leaves. This vac sucks everything, it never clogs, it has a huge amount of space inside. Its easy to assemble, easy to use, the hose doesnt come out of the intake port if you pull too hard, it rolls easily, it opens and empties easily and yet it will not open unless you intend to open it, the attachments are so perfect for all my needs, and the diameter of the tubes is big enough that it wont clog on large leaves or rocks or stray vines. I use this for everything to keep my outside and garage clean and Im obsessed with it. I will always own this shopvac or one like it by craftsman and never will I ever try a other brand ever again. OH it also killed it, when I cleaned my subaru. It has a skinny tip attachment that works perfectly for vacuuming car carpets and seats and cracks. My car is spotless and I love that. Great vac, 10 stars.. perfect. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2024 by rainy day lover

  • Nice vacuum
Size: 16 Gallon 6.5 Peak HP
Super suction but was a little too big for the house. I needed it cuz I got all hardwood floors but it still works great
Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2025 by tammy Thompson

  • Excellent suction and value!
Size: 16 Gallon 6.5 Peak HP
I absolutely love my new shop vac! I am only deducting a star because the wheels were very difficult to put on. The suction is amazing and it works incredibly well for wet or dry products. Nice long cord so you can reach most areas without relocating it to another outlet. Did I mention the excellent suction?? Great value for the price. It's my new favorite household "tool'! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2025 by Tanya McKinney

  • Easy to put together and works great (use soap to get casters on)
Size: 16 Gal 6.5 Peak HP w/Diffuser
Bought this 16 gallon shop vac during Prime Day and just put it together. I got it so I can vacuum my car and vacuum the garage floor. Instructions that come with it are very clear on both putting it together and using it. You need a Phillips screwdriver and a bit of dish soap - the soap is to ease the way for the casters as these can be tough to push in for a weak old person like me. It is a beast with vacuuming - completely sucks up dirt without hesitation. It came with a muffler so it is not really much more noisy than my indoor vacuum. I have not tried vacuuming liquid and hope I never need to do it (would only be if there was a flood of some sort) but so far I am very happy especially given the low Prime Day price I paid. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2025 by Worsel

  • Good Quality
Size: 16 Gallon 6.5 Peak HP
Where I work, we are hard on vacuum cleaners. We use the constantly to clean up around our facility. We were destroying vacuums and needed to find a suitable replacement and tried this Craftsman option. I'm glad that we need because these have held up very well. Since purchasing these Craftsman units, we have not had to replace another vacuum as of yet. The quality of these is great and the reliability has been very good so far. I would recommend these vacuums for work or home. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 8, 2025 by Junebug

  • Very big, very powerful
Size: 16 Gallon 6.5 Peak HP
I was a little worried when I opened the package. No inner packaging, plastic parts...it looked cheap. But then I turned it on and WOW! I used it as a wet vac to deep clean a carpet that my cat peed on and it sucked up the liquid like those big truck-mounted industrial units. Now I'm glad they didn't spend any money on the packaging or bucket and put it into the motor and filter. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2025 by Alf

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