
This newly designed RIDGID® 12 Gallon High Performance Wet/Dry Vac is designed for Pro’s and DIY’ers who want a traditionally styled, medium sized vac that delivers the powerful performance and rugged durability required for job site clean-up. Its 5.0 peak HP motor delivers the suction power necessary to handle tough clean-up chores. This vacuum’s 12 gallon drum size results in a more compact design that requires less storage space on a service truck, in the shop, or in the garage. However, it still offers the capacity to handle large messes.

This newly designed RIDGID® 12 Gallon High Performance Wet/Dry Vac is designed for Pro’s and DIY’ers who want a traditionally styled, medium sized vac that delivers the powerful performance and rugged durability required for job site clean-up. Its 5.0 peak HP motor delivers the suction power necessary to handle tough clean-up chores. This vacuum’s 12 gallon drum size results in a more compact design that requires less storage space on a service truck, in the shop, or in the garage. However, it still offers the capacity to handle large messes.
Features
- 5.0 Peak HP Motor provides the powerful suction needed for efficient clean up of tough messes
- 12 Gallon drum provides capacity for clean-up of large spills & messes at job-sites and busy shops
- With the vacuum inlet in the drum, this vac will accept dust collection bags making dry cleanup even easier
- 4 Swivel Casters provide easy 360° mobility
- Accessory storage space built into the caster feet and hose storage on the lid allows quick access to all the provided attachments
- Medium size of vac requires a smaller storage space to store or transport this vac
- Scroll Noise Reduction® is a patented feature that provides quiet operation by precisely controlling the flow of air through the vac
- 1-Layer Standard pleated paper filter captures common everyday dirt
- Dual-Flex® Locking Hose resists collapsing and adds 180° flexibility at both hose ends. Hose locks onto vac for uninterrupted cleaning
- Long 15′ Power Cord allows quick cleaning over a large area
- Powerful exhaust airstream can be directed through the vac hose to blow debris from garages, decks, and sidewalks
- Large Built-In Drain located to lowest point of drum for emptying of water
Specifications
| Drum Size | 12 Gallons (US) | 
| Peak HP | 5.0 | 
| Air Watts | 227 | 
| Voltage | 120 | 
| CFM | 176 | 
| Amps | 10.0 | 
| Cord Length | 15′ | 
| U.L. Listed | Yes | 
| Replacement Filters | VF4000, VF5000, VF6000, VF3502, VF7000 | 
| Accessory Size | 2 1/2" | 
| Net Weight | 16.5 lbs. | 
| 
Catalog Number | 
Model No. | 
Description | 
Air Watts (G/h) | 
Weight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 
lb. | 
kg | ||||
| 
40103 | 
WD1270  | 
12 Gallon Wet/Dry Vac  | 
227  | 
22.5  | 
10.2  | 

