Best Dust Extractors - Head-2-Head Testing
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- For more in-depth details, graphs and photos, you need to read the article here: www.toolboxbuzz.com/?p=17525&p...
In our latest Head-to-Head tool testing we evaluated eight of the industries top Dust Collectors in the 8 to 12 gallon capacity size. The lineup includes dust extractors from: Bosch, DEWALT, Fein, Festool, Hilti, Makita, Metabo and Milwaukee. Read on to find out who makes the Best Dust Extractors!
Dust Extractor Lineup
The eight dust extractors used in this Head-to-Head evaluation are listed below. A link to each is included with specific manufacturer specifications.
Bosch VAC090A 9 Gallon Dust Extractor with Automatic Filter Clean
DEWALT DWV012 10 Gallon Wet/Dry HEPA/RRP Dust Extractor
Fein 69908195402, Fein Turbo II X AC 9.3 Gallon Wet/Dry Dust Extractor
Festool 584014 9.5 Gallon Dust Extractor CT 36 E AC
Hilti VC 150-10 XE 10 Gallon Universal Wet & Dry Vacuum Cleaner with Automatic Filter Cleaning
Makita VC4710 12 Gallon Xtract Vac® Wet/Dry Dust Extractor/Vacuum
Metabo ASR 35 ACP HEPA (US602057800) 9 Gallon All-purpose Vacuum Cleaner
Milwaukee 8960-20 8 Gallon Dust Extractor
Dust Extractor Testing / Evaluation
For the Dust Extractor Head-to-Head we evaluated the tools in the following categories:
Air Volume (CFM) Test - Tests the Air Flow volume of the unit in Cubic Feet per Minute. This test was conducted twice, once with a clean set of filters/fleece bag and once with the dirty filters/fleece bag.
Suction (Water Column) Test - This provides a relative measure of the motors suction power. We also tested suction with a meter to compare the results to the water column test. This test was conducted twice, once with a clean set of filters/fleece bag and once with the dirty filters/fleece bag.
Airwatts - Calculated standard measurement used in the vacuum industry. Best indicator of the overall relative power and efficiency of the units because it takes into consideration both the water column and the CFM factors. Airwatts was calculated for both the clean and dirty filters/fleece bag.
Noise - Decibel measurements including the average and maximum value under high load.
Cost - Current costs available online.
Ergonomics and Features - We ranked each vacuum in categories including: Canister handles, wheels, locking caster feature, accessory attachment, hose attachment to vac, ease of controls, auto-clean switch, power broker switch, maneuverability, hose storage, cord storage, cord length, hose features, ease of filter change, mess changing filters without fleece bag, compactness, and weight.
All of these tests and evaluations were performed by our Tool Box Buzz Team of contractors. Each of the guys on the team is a contractor, a PRO, a guy that actually uses tools every day to make a living. We know you have lots of places to get this sort of evaluation of tools, but we think ours are the best based on our vast construction experience. - Auta a dopravní prostředky
Five year old review and still the best and most informative video on shop vac's on you tube .
Six years on and still true. Watched it first time nearly 5 years ago. There are some helpful reviews out there but this still holds up, at least regards brands and their more recent versions of the products tested here. Tbf, I recently watched some Bosch product information videos about their H-class extractors: I found them very helpful to make me think deeply about the whole process including removal and disposal of the bags and keeping the machine completely clean. I don't need H-class but I do need M-class and I want the best and I want to keep it that way
This is one of your best reviews ever. I can't imagine the amount of time it took to produce. Please keep up the great work.
DaytonFamilyofFour thx - this one took a month to produce
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Holy hell, a month? That is thorough
Thx
@@ConcordCarpenter And every minuted it was worth it!
Excellent comprehensive in-depth testing. What a service to give us all access to this information. I don't know how much time of effort was involved but it clearly was substantial. For those in the construction trades or even us hobby woodworkers this kind of review saves hours of research. Thank you.
All I an say is thank you for the massive amount of work you guys did for this review !! A really straightforward and apples to apples comparison. I hope you realize how helpful these types of reviews are to the average worker who wants and needs accurate information like this. Keep up the great reviews !!
This is yet another great tool review. It's a thorough review of an expensive tool that I need. I know it took a lot of time to do this review and thanks for your efforts. 20 mins of this saved me several hours of research, spared me the need of watching 15 other videos, and ultimately saved me some money. Great job to you and your team.
I'm looking for a shop vac and stumbled upon this video. Man oh man, you guys look to have done a thorough job and a half!! Knocked it out of the park so to speak! Kudos! I know this kind of research is time consuming (which probably explains why most review sites don't bother going into this much detail), so it's very refreshing to see someone go the extra mile in clarifying the absolute strengths and weaknesses of each shop vac. Because of this video along with the accompanying article, I have a much better understanding and direction as to which one I'm leaning towards. So I just want to sincerely thank you guys for going through these series of tests for us! Very much appreciated!! Keep up the excellent, unparalleled work!
I watched the whole video now. and I gave it a thumbs up. Without having read the article yet (I'll do that in a moment. At least I start, do not know how long it is) is the winner for me
by far Makita. It "gained" 13 of its points in the last two judgements. Of course ergonomics are important and the quickness and easiness of filter changing, too.
I must read the article how that has been judged and measured.
Costs are important and the noise a machines produces you hear every moment that it is turned on.
Very, very thorough. Nicely done.
I *especially* appreciate the details you gave on your testing setups, and your extensive efforts to ensure the testing conditions were consistent across the board.
Plenty of documentation, and references to actual ASTM standards. Awesome.
JOB WELL DONE! In my opinion, you guys probably perform the most comprehensive testing of any non-manufacturing group! I wouldn't be surprised if the manufactures' Q&A departments aren't tuned in to your reviews. I look forward to each new review you do-Ken
From this review I invested in Festool,no regrets whatsoever.Thanks for posting.
OMG!
What an industry of a research committed into this!
You guys are too much.
You just earned a subs.
You are most appreciated.
This site always seems to give the most indepth reviews that the "common" person can understand without getting bogged down. Thanks, it's helped me narrow down my search for a replacement shop vac.
Keep giving us these great reviews
Most accurate tests ever. Love to see you add the Mirka dust extractor since I'm considering buying Mirka.
Been watching a lot of your videos. You guys get right into the science aspect of these tools! Awesome job!!
You guys have the absolute best test review I’ve seen. Excellent. Cleared up all of my questions where other reviews barely scratched the surface. Well done men and I really appreciate your work!
Another outstanding comparsion and analysis. 40 years in new high-end construction; last 18 in exclusively interior finish. Still have my Festool CT36 vac from 2001. Used with Powermatic contractor table saw, Dewalt comp'd miter, and numerous Festool sanders, jigsaws, planers. Festool has set the bar high but Hilti & Makita ARE impressive now.
I always feel higher quality WITH greater reliability is a winning formula and justifies higher initial cost, for professionals.
Thanks for being the best at what you do, Rob.
Wow! I've waiting for a thorough review of the top shop vacs for years. Nobody, including all the popular woodworking magazines, has ever done such a detailed review, including so many vacs. I purchased the Makita last year, even though I really wanted the Festool, which was over my budget, and was concerned because I was more money than I've ever spent on a vacuum. It looks like I was fortunate and made the right choice. Thank you and keep'm coming.
4 years later, it would be great to see an updated review. The Makita, the top of the reasonably priced ones, isn't even available any more.
soon
@@ConcordCarpenterhow soon? my Makita just stopped working, it had a hard life though hahaha
@@ConcordCarpenter
I have been using the vc-150-6 for 5 years we got 3 on the jobsite,and to help them stay in good condition since we fill a bag a day, we coupled them a year ago with Oneida cyclone bucket and now it's a bag every 1-2 week, because small particule fills bags ports, Wich saved considerably our budget but we did saw a decrease in performance with the 3 year running on bag only, but no decrease on the year with cyclone.
This is yet another great tool review. It's a thorough review of an expensive tool that I need. I know it took a lot of time to do this review and thanks for the help. 20 mins of this saved me several hours of research, spared me the need of watching 15 other videos, and ultimately saved me some money. Great job to you and your team.
This is one of the best tool reviews in the history of humankind
Awesome reviews here is why I subbed. Well spoken, energetic, thorough and I never see a hint of bias on any review. One thing I would have loved to have seen was the actual testing. Call me a nerd but you built that water column and damnit i wanted to see you testing with it.
Totally agreed!!! There should be a long version with extra actual testing footage. I could watch this for hours!
Agreed! This is the first video I have seen from these guys, and they implement the scientific method so effectively that I can't believe these aren't a bunch of MIT grads. Brilliant work by these fellows which I will continue to follow out of respect for their process of eliminating bias from their review process!
Very informative review rob good job to you and your guys! Loved the water jig by the way
Tool Box is consistently the absolute best tool review channel.
I use the festool ct36 with the planex drywall sander for my company and I love the way it performs. When I give bids to the customers I show the the festool System and a video on how much it helps to eliminate the dust. If you can eliminate the dust in a occupied house the customer it’s a win win.
From experience the warranty on festool is amazing the turnaround time was very quick.
Thanks for the video!
This has got to be the most complete and thoroughly conducted test I have ever seen a channel do on all of CZcams. What an excellent video. Thank you so much for what you do. I think I will be going with the Makita for my home garage/shop. I have plans to build a Dust Deputy setup soon. Even though I'm a Dewalt fanboy I'm going to have to go with the Makita.
Really nice review by the way. By far the best tool channel.
Alpha1 thx
One of the best reviews/testing of dust collectors I’ve seen. Thank guys!
Fantastic review. I’ve recently machine sanded a drywall after joint filling and the dust extractor I used perpetually became inoperable due to filter clogging. I now know the correct dust extractor for the job. A big thanks for your review.
Great job, it is nice to see the quality of your test, as an engineer data and facts are important, your results had quality data.
The work and effort you guys put into these videos is very appreciated. Thanks for doing this work.
this review and testing is hands down the best one on CZcams for dust extractors
Of all the tool reviews on youtube, YOURS are far and above the best, bar none! Very much appreciated, fellas.
I watch all of your vids cuz I trust the content. The way you try to be as objective and thorough with your head to head tests is the only way to get good info.
I buy and use tools every day. I need/want/enjoy quality tools cuz I know that most times they will make me money. The info that I get from your vids helps me to make a well informed decision or to confirm a decision already made.
Thanks for the effort, the excellent content and please....keep em coming.
Scott
Curtis Custom Carpentry
Mt. Wolf, PA
Thx for the feedback!! Appreciate it
I would probably go for the Festerstool. I have 2 of the old Fein Turbo 2s and honestly never thought about another vacuum they have worked so good for me.
This review is fantastic! Glad to see scientific writing making inroads to CZcams: Introduction, methods, results, discussion. An enormous amount of work but you have provided fantastic data and I couldn't even wait till the end of the vid to sub. Thank you!
Hands down best tool reviews online or offline. Most pertinent information. You guys are pros at what you do.
Great review! As a mechanical engineer I appreciate the focused resting on the important aspects of the vacs. I have also been a die hard furniture designer and woodworker for over 35 years and I have gone through my share of vacs, several top brand models included. They would usually die after about 5 years of hard use even with routine care and feeding. I finally wised up and installed a cyclone separator about 11 years ago and am still on the same Fine vac, it looks like new inside and have never changed the filter! I used an Oneida separator and put the vac and separator on a cart. No expensive bags to buy and I’ll never have to buy another vac again as long as the motor keeps running.
D Tom
Could you give us a few more details? What is the model number of your Oneida separator. Maybe a picture or two about how you connected the two together, or aren't they connected together?
@@christinehartman2459 do some research on cyclonic separators. The concept is fairly simple and straightforward in regards to how it works/what it does. They can be made pretty inexpensively with a 5 gallon bucket.
The separator is connected in between the tool and the vacuum, and separates the larger particles into a different bucket, rather than sucking everything into the vacuum and bogging down the filters/bags inside. One thing to keep in mind though, is that they add more resistance to the vacuum, so it has to work harder to keep suction
I love these head to head tests, it helps immensely in picking the better tool for the jobs i do. Thank you and great work. look forward to the next one.
You’ve just earned yourself a new subscriber. That test was awesome.
Good stuff man! Thanks for putting so much effort into a review with actual data instead of just relying on opinion.
Another great review. Very scientific and detailed. You guys put so much time and effort into these. I love your pro perspective. I was a contractor for many years and left the trades in 95. I’m amazed at how far tool design has come in the last twenty five years. Well done sir.
Great head to head guys - very informative, and your results absolutely affect my purchasing decision. Thanks
Travel Hugs thx man
Now that is a review worth watching. The really important criteria beyond the CFM, water column lift etc. was how well it performs after some use. Amazing job you guys.
Definitely a “Thumbs Up “ Rob 👍. I am sure there are a lot of people out here that appreciate all you and your team does. Thank you
Brilliant , I like this test very much and i think read somewhere that there is silica in mdf too. All the more reason for carpenters to have good extraction units.
I like hot the festool and bosch integrates with their case system...
Firstly, can I say what a great presenter you are Robert. You are clear, enthusiastic and animated. All the things you need to hold an audience's attention. I loved the attention to detail to ensure a level playing field with your team's test methodology. I know that these comparisons are aimed at the professional but there is enough clear data to allow the hobbyist, (Like myself) to make an informed choice. As you say, it is up to us to make the choice based on our own requirements. The only other comparison that I would like to have seen is the running costs of the machines, i.e. filters etc.All-in-all a great head to head review.Thanks.
Several of these so-called tool review channels you mentioned are simply reading the feature set highlights provided by the manufacturer. What a joke! I've purchased two tools based on your recommendations and both are phenomenal. You have my trust and loyalty. God bless you and your team!
You guys are badass! I really appreciate all the reviews you guys do. It’s helped me plenty of times to better make a decision for myself on where and what I spend my hard earned money on. Thanks!
thank you sirs for an excellent review. so it's the festool or the Makita for me then.
Outstanding review! I hope you continue to do these kinds of evaluations on various tools. This is the best set of objective, relevant tests I have seen on any class of tools. And vacuum cleaners were a very important class to evaluate as you did.
Fantastic tool reviews from these guys. They evaluate the features that matter and give me the information I need to make the best choice for me. Thank you.
I replaced a Ridged shop vac with a Festool CT36. I have been wondering if all of that cost really bought me a better vac. Your tests were well thought out and beautifully done and appeared to be unbiased (except for that little chuckle on the DeWalt). I'm now glad I took the plunge with the Festool. Many thanks for your work here.
hi ! , im struggling to decide between which vac dust ext. for mitre saws concrete sheet cutting with p,unge saws, and plastering sanders.. why ru so happy with the c t 36 ?? no regrets even with price etc ?? thanks ;) .... nic
Great video & excellent job ..
I been waiting 4 this video ...
Thank You..👍😎
Loved your Vacuums review. You did a great job testing all aspects of these awesome tools. Thank you!
You are ABSOLUTELY Far and Away the BEST reviewer on CZcams. Deeply grateful for the work you are your guys put into these reviews
Wow , now that’s a compliment- thanks!
Great review. I wish you had included the Mirka dust extracting vacuum as well. Thanks.
Great video. Thanks for setting up and performing the test, because of this I bought the Makita vac. I'll let you know how it performs.
Scott Grimm well?
Thank you. We need honest, thoughtful reviews that put the needs of the end user first. Probably the best tool comparison I have ever seen, heard or read. Unbiased and thoroughly thorough!!
Again sincere appreciation for your efforts.
This was an amazing review. Thank you for taking the time to do this. It would be awesome if you guys did one of these every few years as new models come out.
Great comparison video! Rob you mentioned that other people do tool tests, yes that is true but there are no better comparisons than those by you and your team. Thanks for all the work you guys put into these comparisons and filming, another brilliant and informative video guiding me and probably others onto the right power tool and accessory path 👍🏻.
Great video thanks for the information
I know this video is five years old, but I just bought the Bosch 14 gallon dust extractor. I haven't used it yet. But I've seen a lot of guys in my line of work using this dust extractor for grinding high spots in concrete and grinding off thinset when tearing out tile. I do flooring. The Bosch seem to come in around fourth place on all these tests. Right in the middle of all your graph charts. So which tells me it seems to be about average. I think it will do good for what I need it for. It won't be getting used every day. Maybe once a week or twice a month. I'm going to hook up a dust deputy to it as well, and see how that works. Thanks for the review!
I really appreciate the time and effort that went into this comparison. Thanks. Time well spent watching this and some surprises. Learned a few things and reinforced a few other suppositions.
Great review as always by you and the team, which I thank you for. Many thanks too for the insight and valuable information contained within the review. As I have said before in other comments, you guys are my go reviews for fair analysis of products available for guys like me for the home DIYer, as well as the markets you aim your reviews at, the professional end users. It always saddens me some what when the tools you review are availible in the USA but more often than not are not availible in the UK for anything up to a year after you get them. Sel-La-Vie. Keep up the great work and hi to you and your team from London UK.
Trev Haydon thx mate
One reason why we use and own (5) Festool dust extractors is the tool integration. Everything stacks and rolls. Time saved on the job site.
But it is still too expense bla bla bla bla.
I've got the Bosch and the L box's stack on top and click in place
@@sparx2391 I've got a box of rocks.
Duane Hurley great point!
bighands69 for You bla bla bla bla
6 years and still the best H2H review on CZcams. Kudos to you. I would love another iteration with current vacs. If you doing it I would suggest adding one home vac (like Thomas Cat & Dog or Miele Cat & Dog which seem to be the top their class) just for the sake of beginners or DYI-ers/ hobbyist so they have a point of reference (obviously it is a bit of comparing apples with oranges, but it would be very educational) on the performance side - e.g. sucking power.
Thank you so much for this video. i am shopping for dust control and stumbled upon your video. With the amount of testing you performed, I am ready to buy! Thank you!!
I can feel my blood pressure going up this guy is so keyed up... But really good video.. thanks!
Great job guys that Makita is looking good
the Makita is a rebranded Nilfisk
Not that that is a problem just info
I’m genuinely surprised. Cheap as chips too. Gotta buy at least one for sure.
Jason Taylor nilfisk must make the best then because that was the best vacuum out of the group if you ask me. The Hilti was twice as expensive, if Makita made there’s twice as expensive they could either offer you a second one for free or make the first one way better than that Hilti.
Nilfisk-ALTO Attix 50 AS/E Wet & Dry Vacuum 302004234
These are by far the most comprehensive test’s I have seen ever , keep up the good work ..
you guys really did your homework on this one, great job. I always appreciate the unbiased reviews from you guys. I'm 100% a milwaukee guy, I own other stuff also but this is sometimes what I need to hear so I get out of the one brand mindset.
Curious how the new 3M extractor compares
Fantastic review full of great details, thank you
On the market for a vacuum and although this may be a 5 years old video, it still takes the gold medal 🏅as far as reviews go!
Thank you very much for this eye opening review.
I think I'm gunning for makita.
EXCELLENT, thorough actual comparison. Thank you!
Love seeing the battle between tools to see just how well they perform, I am partial to Festool, and seeing the comparison "cements" my choice for dust extractors. Our CT 26 hasn't let us down yet!
Matthew Shull
Ive got 2 of them and a sys vac. Cant kill them and they hold suction.
We have a midi for small sanding and projects inside for projects, and keep our 26 on the trailer for all domino and large projects, other than changing bags, they take care of themselves and are a pleasure to use! Our customers can't say enough about our cleanliness and capturing the dust at the tool. You are right, can't kill them!
Yup, got two of the FesTool vacuums the medium guy and the big one. They say you can cut molding and trim on a white carpet with the FesTool saw. Not a good idea but it is pretty decent. I’m also sure Hilti will kick butt all day and probably win in a heads-up competition. But, the kits all work very well together with the FesTool and that can’t be said for much of the competition. Especially if you have a separator set up on you vacuum. I am surprised at the Makita and I’m definitely going out and buying one this weekend. I’m gonna modify a FesTool hose for it and stick that bad boy on my table saw, (I have trouble using the track saw from FesTool so I loaned that to one of my sub-trades to use.
Dust, rule 1: THE MORE YOU BREATHE IN, THE LESS GETS IN YOUR EYES.
Hello. Iam abdul hameed from Iraq i want buy which one is best
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The more you talk, the more shit I smell
@@kashmoni1085 close your mouth, the smell of shit is now contained. You're welcome.
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What a thorough review! Well done. Some quite surprising results. Pricing has changed on most, if not all, of these vacs since this review. The most valuable component of your review was definitely the dirty filter testing and the fact that your testing was measured at the hose end. Thanks for your intense effort.
I'm not in the industry and I don't have a stake in these results - but boy you guys did a fantastic job on this. I echo the sentiments of so many other comments - this is among the best reviews I've seen and I'm sure will every see! Thanks for pride-in-craftsmanship - it's inspiring!
I agree with other posters that this is a great review! Thank you. I have been considering the Dustless Technologies Hepa vaccum which appears to have a fantastic dust management design. I would have loved to see how it measures up in terms of power or airwatts and the other characteristics you are comparing here. Does anyone here have one/ used one?
Maybe I missed something. Did you test the filter efficiency? Meaning, how clean was the air leaving the machine? Especially the small particles?
Thank you for a insightful review!
What a great video! Sure saved me hours of research. I’m a “Harriet homeowner” and I refurbish furniture. I do a lot of sanding. Very helpful to see all the criteria compared. This was great! Thank you, thank you!!
Awesome review. After watching the review, I noticed that all these have one flaw in common. You have your dust collector and you also have your dust extractor like these for small tools. I bought a Kirby vacuum cleaner motor head which has a impeller that is separated from the motor. The motor has a separate assembly to get cooled. The impeller sucks the dust and within few inches exhausts it to a bag via 3 inch pipe. I removed the bag and connected it to my large shop three stage dust extractor with cyclonic action. This way I have one place for all the dust from the small and large tools, none of the filter expense, takes very little space and it’s in-line install setup for under 100 bucks. Awesome review, love watching all of your comprehensive and detail reviews. Thank you.
Man the Makita for that price is mega impressive, i'm a flooring guy and been using a good Ridgid shopvac with a good filter been looking into something more legit.
I've been buying Ridgid vacuums from the pawn shop for $40 for the past 5 years
Cant beat them
Aaron Kay do not buy a Festool
I'm a flooring contractor also, and use the festoon ct 36 E on every tool I got besides my big machine and gotta say its legit man
BRO - YOU LITERALLY SAVED ME 20 HOURS RESEARCHING THIS.....
I feel like I owe you money ..... #LawOfReciprocity
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Great review!!! Finally I can have a real reviews from professionals who actually work and use these tools.
Hands down you have the best tool reviews . Thank you so much for all your hard work !
Testing vacuums... Guess what?!? They all suck!😂 Sorry, had to. Bought a CT22 in 09 and still love it. Great review
Shocking to see the difference between Makita and Dewalt at the exact same price. I currently have a Festool CT26 and couldnt be happier, but in the future I will take a hard look at the Makita. As another poster said, will be interested to see how the cordless dust extractor segment takes shape
Thank very much for making this video. I will 100% listen to your advice and appreciate that you guys are all in the trades and walk the walk and not just talk the talk. Thanks again for sharing and please keep the videos coming.
Excellent evaluation. congratulations gentlemen. Not only reviewing the tools but also lecturing how it is done.
10:05 you're welcome
not all heroes wear capes
Thank u!
Thank u!
I own 2 Festool extractors. A midi and a ctl 26.In the UK health and safety are all over dust control and when adding in cost Festool comes in cheapest when you consider you can get reusable long life filter bags. The makita will hit you up for £20 for 5 filter bags were as I haven’t paid for a Festool filter bag since owning these extractors. Add into the fact that the hose and lead wrap up inside the units themselves and you have ball ache free storage! Good review as always!
zap brannigan love your comment, im kinda surprised festool came in 3rd. when my vac dies I'm going for the festool
Kiwi Bird mate it’s expensive up front but by far cheaper given the cost of filter bags over the life of the unit! Plus the new extractors are coming with blue tooth to work with battery tools.
zap brannigan, I bought the festool 48 thinking bigger was better, but when the bag gets over half full, it becomes too heavy to lift expecially stairs
$250 for the longlife filter bag. $50 for a five pack of disposable bags. No thanks. The price of their tools don't bother me, but the price of their accessories piss me off to no end.
+Ispike
Just as important when choosing a vac is how it works with the rest of your tools. How flexible it is to use and the quality.
Other brands match it for quality in terms of performance but not in terms of how it works in the real world with tools.
Festool allows you have a tools startup system so when you for example start your router the vac system will start up as well. There are many reasons why festool is amazing for professionals. They are expensive but so were old Mercedes cars back in the day that would do 500,000 miles and still perform like a champ.
Best comparison test on vacuum that I found. This test was the biggest help on deciding what vacuum to buy.
Beautifully done, very professional work. Really a great review and extremely helpful.
The Makita, Bosch, Fein, Milwaukee, and Hilti are all made by Nilfisk and are a slight twist of the Alto series. Nilfisk makes a top quality product!
Yay!!! And all of them use Ametec Lamb 3 stage motors hahahaha. Where is Pullman Holt for comparison?
And where is Nilfisk itself?
The Bosch is made by Karcher
The Hilti also
Two items I'd like to share. I've seen both the Hilti and the Makita at Home Depot's tool rental center. The HD employee behind the counter told me customers preferred the Makita over the Hilti. For a vacuum to be offered at a rental center is quite a testimony to these two products. Second, I bought the DeWalt because HD had an open box on clearance for $299. All of the units are fairly similar and are going to take lots of abuse, cost is the ultimate factor.
My standard rule of thumb is if something is being used as a rental it's probably something you'd want to buy. Main reason I mostly buy Makita.
Best vac review I've come across. We need more real world reviews like this.
I enjoyed this partly because I came here to see if I should shell out for the festool, but the scientist in me loved your approach to testing.