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Vacmaster Beast VFB511B0201: What to Know
The VFB511B0201 is a 5-gallon wet/dry vac from Vacmaster's Beast Series, sized for jobsite and vehicle cleanup rather than large-volume work. Vacmaster's own spec sheet lists 5.5 peak HP alongside an 11-amp running draw at 120V (11A x 120V = 1,320W, roughly 1.8 continuous HP), a published 102 CFM airflow figure, 320 air watts, and 82 inches of water lift, a noticeably more complete and transparent spec sheet than several competitors in this guide, which publish peak HP with little else to check it against.
It uses a high-efficiency cartridge filter combined with a dust bag, which Vacmaster's materials describe as capturing fine particles down to roughly 1 micron. The hose is 1-7/8 inches in diameter and 7 feet long, and the power cord runs 18 feet, giving a combined cleaning reach Vacmaster advertises as 25 feet. At 15.6 lbs it's one of the lighter units in this comparison, and Vacmaster backs it with a 5-year limited warranty, longer than several competitors here.
One detail worth flagging for buyers: casters are listed as an available separate accessory rather than a feature that ships standard on every configuration, so confirm the specific listing you're buying includes wheels if mobility matters, since some 5-gallon jobsite vacs in this weight class are designed to be carried by handle rather than rolled.
Key Listed Features
5-gallon tank with an 11-amp running draw and manufacturer-published 102 CFM airflow rating
High-efficiency cartridge filter plus dust bag rated to capture fine particles down to roughly 1 micron
1-7/8-inch by 7-foot hose combined with an 18-foot cord for roughly 25 feet of total cleaning reach
5-year limited warranty, longer than several competitors in this comparison
