Milwaukee M12 FUEL 1.6 Gallon Wet/Dry Vacuum

Name: Milwaukee M12 FUEL 1.6 Gallon Wet/Dry Vacuum
Brand: Milwaukee
Price: 149 USD
Availability: InStock

Milwaukee's replacement for the M12 Compact Vacuum (0850-20) trades the old handheld shape for a small canister that takes both wet and dry pickup. It runs off M12 batteries, rated at 45 CFM with 42 inches of water lift and a 1.6-gallon tank. At 9.7 lbs it is light enough to carry up a ladder or keep in a van. The $149 price is for the bare tool, with no battery or charger.

Approx. price

~$149

Suction

45 CFM

Best For

M12 tool owners who need a van-sized wet/dry vac

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Specifications

Suction Power

45 CFM

Cordless

Yes

Bagged

Type

Wet-Dry Shop Vac

Noise Level

87 dB

Dustbin Capacity

1.6 gal

App Control

Dimensions

13.7 x 11.9 x 8.7 in

Weight

9.7 lbs

Warranty

5 years

Model

0960-20

Highlights

1.6 gal wet/dry tank45 CFM on M125-year warranty

Pros

✓Handles liquid spills as well as dust and debris, which the 0850-20 it replaces could not
✓45 CFM and 42 in of water lift from a compact 12V platform
✓9.7 lbs and 13.7 in long, small enough to stow under a truck seat
✓5-year limited warranty, matching the M18 PACKOUT vac and beating DeWalt's 3 years
✓Runs on the same M12 packs as Milwaukee's drills and drivers

Cons

✗$149 buys the tool only; battery and charger are extra
✗87 dB(A) is a sound-power rating, and it is not a quiet machine
✗1.6-gallon tank fills fast on a flooded floor
✗Runtime and filter grade are not published, so a job cannot be planned around one battery and fine drywall dust is a gamble