Craftsman CMXEVBE17590 9-Gallon Wet/Dry Vac vs Stanley SL18116P 6-Gallon Wet/Dry Vacuum
These are side-by-side facts taken from each product guide: published specifications, strengths and caveats as their sources state them. This page is not a test, a ranking or a verdict about which model is better.
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Craftsman CMXEVBE17590 9-Gallon Wet/Dry Vac
Buyers after a 15.5 pound, 9-gallon vac for the basement water and clogged-sink jobs Craftsman's page names
A 9-gallon, 4.25 peak HP corded wet/dry vac with a 1-7/8 inch by 7 foot hose, wet, utility and car nozzles, a rear exhaust blowing port and a drain. Craftsman's cord figure is just over 10 feet, shorter than one listing field suggests.
Published specifications
- 9-gallon drum; 4.25 peak HP per the listing
- 120 V, 8.3 A, 60 Hz per the manual
- 1-7/8 in x 7 ft POS-I-LOCK hose, two locking extension wands
- Filter CMXZVBE38754 and bag CMXZVBE39970
- 15.5 lb, 24.28 in tall; cord 123 in per Craftsman
- Three-year limited warranty, original consumer owner
Strengths
- Maker and listing agree on 15.5 pounds and 24.28 inches tall
- Listing and manual agree on the CMXZVBE39970 replacement bag
- Includes a wet nozzle and has a drain for basement water cleanup
Caveats
- Craftsman gives about 10 feet of cord, while one listing field claims 20 feet
- 1-7/8 inch hose and tools need parts matched to the 9-gallon column of the manual
- No hose clips, crevice tool or diffuser in the 9-gallon kit
Read the full Craftsman CMXEVBE17590 9-Gallon Wet/Dry Vac guide
Stanley SL18116P 6-Gallon Wet/Dry Vacuum
Household cleanup with a 1¼-inch hose and a basic filter set
The SL18116P has a six-gallon tank, a 1¼-inch hose family and dry, bag and foam filters. Sources disagree on hose length (six feet or five) and wand count (two or three), so confirm the package. Alton lists 85 CFM and a ten-foot cord.
Published specifications
- 6-gallon tank; 4 peak HP; 85 CFM, 50-inch lift (Alton)
- 1¼-inch hose and accessory family
- Manual and Alton specs: 6-foot hose, 10-foot cord
- 120V, 60Hz, 8A in the listing-linked manual
- Reusable dry filter, disposable bag and foam wet filter
- Floor, crevice and gulper tools; wand count differs by source
Strengths
- Dry filter, bag and foam filter documented with part numbers
- Floor, crevice and gulper tools in the manual's list
- Manual and Alton's spec table agree on a six-foot hose
Caveats
- Two wands in the manual, three on Amazon and in one Alton list
- One Alton subsection says the hose is five feet
- Ten-foot cord may require repositioning during larger cleanups
Read the full Stanley SL18116P 6-Gallon Wet/Dry Vacuum guide
How to choose between them
Choose the Craftsman CMXEVBE17590 9-Gallon Wet/Dry Vac if your situation matches: Buyers after a 15.5 pound, 9-gallon vac for the basement water and clogged-sink jobs Craftsman's page names. Its main caveat: Craftsman gives about 10 feet of cord, while one listing field claims 20 feet.
Choose the Stanley SL18116P 6-Gallon Wet/Dry Vacuum if your situation matches: Household cleanup with a 1¼-inch hose and a basic filter set. Its main caveat: Two wands in the manual, three on Amazon and in one Alton list.
Both entries repeat what each guide records. Confirm the model, included parts and availability on the current listing before ordering.
Primary sources
- Craftsman CMXEVBE17590 9-gallon wet/dry vac product page Source for Craftsman CMXEVBE17590 9-Gallon Wet/Dry Vac
- Craftsman 6-20 gallon wet/dry vac instruction manual SP7075-1 (listing-supplied PDF) Source for Craftsman CMXEVBE17590 9-Gallon Wet/Dry Vac
- Alton manufacturer page for Stanley SL18116P Source for Stanley SL18116P 6-Gallon Wet/Dry Vacuum
- Stanley six-gallon owner manual supplied for the SL18116P listing Source for Stanley SL18116P 6-Gallon Wet/Dry Vacuum
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