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Shop Vac: Rigid 1450 or 1680

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Beowulf

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Which one to choose. They both are right at 167ft/min have 6.0hp motors. The blower is not a plus for me as I already have one. The only real difference I see listed is the filter type. Is one type of filter better than the other?

Has there been consensus on the 1450 or 1680 being better as a whole?
 
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I have the 1956, and it is a great vac. The 1851 is pretty much the same, but doesn't have the stainless tank.

Of your options, if you don't want or need the removable blower in the 1680, I would get the 1450. They both use a pleated filter, so I wouldn't pay much attention to the online description.

Ultimately though, if possible, buy the 1956 or 1851. More power = better. I bought a few actual Shop Vac brand vacs before buying the Ridgid. The ridgid is way better overall.
 
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I like both the 1851 and 1956. Is there really any benefit of one versus the other? Of course other than SS is just nice to look out.
 
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It looks like the SS 1956 has a smaller all around footprint. If that is the case I like it even more. If they made a 1 -5 gallon version with that same motor I'd be all over it. I don't need capacity. I just want super suction.
 
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