Craftsman Corded 9-Gallon 4.25 Peak HP Electric Wet/Dry With Accessories (CMXEVBE18590)

The Craftsman CMXEVBE18590 plugs in with a 3.12 m cord, which ranks in the bottom quarter of wet/dry vacs in our catalogue (higher is better; the median is 6.1 m). Its 34 L drum, by contrast, sits in the upper half, against a catalogue median of 18.9 L. So this corded, 9-gallon, 4.25 peak HP shop vac gives you a reasonable tank but a short leash.

A short cord on a mid-size drum

The cord is the point to weigh first. At about 10.25 ft it is well below the catalogue median, so you may move the unit often or plug into an extension cord for anything beyond a garage corner. Because it uses no battery, there is no runtime limit to plan around, only the distance to an outlet.

The tank is the better news. Compared with Craftsman's 2.5 Peak HP 2.5 gal Wet/Dry Vac (a same-brand, same-type sibling, not a predecessor), this one is 15.94 lb (7.23 kg) against 6.70 lb (3.04 kg) and holds 34 L against 9.5 L. Peak HP is a laboratory motor rating, not a measure of pickup performance, and Craftsman itself notes that the gallon figure is drum volume rather than guaranteed debris capacity.

Craftsman CMXEVBE18590 specs at a glance

Spec	Value
Type	Corded wet/dry (shop vac)
Drum volume	9 gal (about 34 L)
Motor rating	4.25 peak HP
Weight	15.9 lb (7.23 kg)
Size	About 617 x 468 x 422 mm (height x length x width)
Cord	123 in (about 10.25 ft, 3.12 m)
Hose	7 ft (2.13 m) locking hose, 1-7/8 in
Drain	Built-in oversized drain
Blower port	Rear
Warranty	3-year limited (Craftsman US page)

The manufacturer does not publish a noise level or a watt-based suction figure for this model, so those cannot be compared with other vacuums here. A listing with a very similar model code is covered on the nine-gallon Craftsman wet/dry vac page, which has its own specs.

What comes in the box

This bundle leans toward dry debris and car cleaning. Craftsman lists a general-purpose filter, three dust collection bags, two extension wands, a utility nozzle, a wet nozzle and a car nozzle, plus the hose. Having bags included means you can run it for fine dust such as drywall or sawdust without buying anything extra first, while the drain handles liquids.

On board, the vacuum stores its hose and cord, and the Qwik Lock system secures the filter. The page lists compatible replacement filters and a dust bag by part number, so check those numbers rather than guessing when you reorder. One oddity: the included-items line on Craftsman's own page names a different model number (CMXEVBE17590), which looks like a typo. Confirm what is in the box with the seller.

Jobs it may suit

• Garage and car cleaning. The car nozzle, extension wands and rear blower port cover seat crevices and driveway debris.
• Small workshops and hobby benches. Bags are included, so fine dust is covered from the start.
• Occasional spill cleanup. The oversized drain makes emptying water easier than tipping out a drum.

Craftsman CMXEVBE18590: bundle contents, price and listing checks

The 9-gallon CMXEVBE18590 is sold as a bundle that leans toward dry debris and car cleaning, so what is in the box matters as much as the cost. The bundle includes a general-purpose filter, three dust collection bags, two extension wands, a utility nozzle, a wet nozzle, a car nozzle and the 7 ft hose.

One oddity to watch: Craftsman's own included-items line names a different model number (CMXEVBE17590), which looks like a typo. Confirm the contents with the seller rather than relying on that line.

Bags and filters can be reordered by part number from the manufacturer page, so check those numbers rather than guessing. The cord is short at 3.12 m, which may affect where you can use it.

Prices in the live offers list start at $99.99 and up, and the list changes over time. Compare like for like: the same code, the same three-bag kit and the same nozzle set. A listing without the bags is a different bundle.

Drawbacks and gaps in the listing

• Short cord. About 3.12 m, as above, and a 7 ft hose adds only modest extra reach.
• Drum volume is 9 gallons. A flooded basement or a whole renovation will mean frequent emptying.
• Unpublished details. No noise figure, and the filter type (HEPA or washable) is not stated.

If you need a longer cord or a bigger drum, browse the shop vacuum category or the Craftsman vacuum range for alternatives. If you have settled on this one, the live offers list on this page shows current sellers.

Bag choice is covered in vacuum bags. Read shop vac sizing explained for how drum gallons and peak HP fit different jobs.

The brand's wet/dry models are grouped in the Craftsman shop vac guide guide. See a sister Craftsman wet/dry vac for a related model.

The sixteen-gallon Craftsman wet/dry vac page covers its drum, cord and hose in detail.