Shop-Vac 8 Gallon 6.0 Peak HP Wet/Dry Vacuum vs Vacmaster Beast Shop Vac
Both are 6.0 peak HP wet/dry vacuums with 7-foot, 1-7/8-inch hoses, so suction class is a wash. The Shop-Vac gives you a bigger 8-gallon tank and a cartridge filter plus collection bag, which suits dry debris and long sessions. The Vacmaster Beast counters with a 22-foot cord, on-board storage, a blower function and a balanced top handle, and owners rate it highly for garage work. Buy the Shop-Vac for capacity and dry pickup; buy the Beast for reach, storage and blowing.
- Choose the Shop-Vac 8 Gallon if you want the larger tank for big dry cleanups and prefer a cartridge filter with a collection bag.
- Choose the Vacmaster Beast if you need a long cord, on-board storage and a blower for garage and driveway work.
Prices
- Shop-Vac 8 Gallon 6.0 Peak HP Wet/Dry Vacuum: $74.97 at Walmart (checked today)
- Vacmaster Beast Shop Vac: $97.64 at Amazon (checked today)
- Difference: the Shop-Vac 8 Gallon 6.0 Peak HP Wet/Dry Vacuum is $22.67 cheaper than the Vacmaster Beast Shop Vac today

