Is 9 gallons enough for a garage?

Yes for routine garage and car cleanup. It fills faster than 12- to 16-gallon models on big renovation jobs, so you empty it more often.

Can it pick up water?

Yes. It is a wet/dry vac, and the oversized drain lets you empty liquids without lifting the tank. Remove the dust bag before wet pickup.

Does it come with a filter and bags?

Yes. The kit includes a Qwik Lock pleated paper filter and three dust collection bags, plus the hose, two wands and three nozzles.

It takes Craftsman Qwik Lock filters, including CMXZVBE38751, 38753, 38754, 38773, 38755, 38776, 38777, 38778 and 38779. Dust bags are CMXZVBE39970.

How does it compare with bigger shop vacs?

It is lighter and easier to store than 12- to 16-gallon models but holds less and has a narrower hose. Suction is strong for its size.

Where can I buy the CRAFTSMAN CMXEVBE18590 9 Gallon 4.25 Peak HP Wet Dry Vac?

13 stores we checked sell it, including Wilco, Amazon, Blain's Farm & Fleet, Ace Hardware, Fleet Farm.

CRAFTSMAN CMXEVBE18590 9 Gallon 4.25 Peak HP Wet Dry Vac

Q: Can I use it as a blower?

Yes. The rear exhaust port works as a blower for clearing debris from a garage, driveway or sidewalk.

Q: Where is the CRAFTSMAN CMXEVBE18590 9 Gallon 4.25 Peak HP Wet Dry Vac cheapest?

At Blain's Farm & Fleet, for $69.99, 31% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

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What reviewers say

Owners of Craftsman shop vacs in this class generally praise strong suction, the blower port and easy filter changes, while complaining about hose clogging and noise.

What people mention

SuctionPraisedOwners say it pulls up dust, sawdust and debris well for a 9-gallon unit.
HoseCriticisedThe 1-7/8 in. hose is reported to clog on leaves and larger chunks.
NoiseCriticisedUsers describe it as loud, as with most shop vacs of this power.
Filter changesPraisedThe Qwik Lock system is called quick and tool-free.
DrainPraisedThe oversized drain makes emptying wet pickup easier.
BlowerPraisedThe rear blower port is seen as a useful extra for driveways and garages.

About the CRAFTSMAN CMXEVBE18590 9 Gallon 4.25 Peak HP Wet Dry Vac

The Craftsman CMXEVBE18590 is a corded electric wet/dry vac with a 9-gallon capacity and 4.25 peak HP. It is made for medium-sized jobs around the garage, home, renovations and jobsite, and it works on all surface types.

A built-in oversized drain lets you empty liquids easily. The rear exhaust port works as a blower for clearing debris from a garage, driveway or sidewalk. The Qwik Lock Filter Fastening System allows quick filter changes.

It has casters and onboard storage, and it is portable. It comes with a 7 ft. hose, two locking extension wands, three nozzles, a pleated paper filter and three dust collection bags.

Brand

Craftsman

Model

CMXEVBE18590

Capacity

9 gallons

Motor

4.25 peak HP

Power source

Corded electric, 120 volts

Cordless

Weight

15.9 pounds

Surfaces

All surface types

Filter type

Cartridge (Qwik Lock pleated paper filter)

Features

Blowing port, wet/dry, casters, portable, drain, onboard storage

Hose

1-7/8 in. x 7 ft. POS-I-LOCK Hose

In the box

Wet/dry vac, hose, 2 locking extension wands, utility nozzle, car nozzle, wet nozzle, Qwik Lock pleated paper filter, 3 dust collection bags

Compatible filters

CMXZVBE38751, CMXZVBE38753, CMXZVBE38754, CMXZVBE38773, CMXZVBE38755, CMXZVBE38776, CMXZVBE38777, CMXZVBE38778, CMXZVBE38779 Genuine Craftsman Vac Filters