Shop-Vac 12 Gallon 5.5 Peak HP Contractor Series Wet/Dry Vacuum with SVX2 Motor Technology 9627106

The Shop-Vac 12 gallon 5.5 peak HP 9627106 pairs a 45.4 L tank, in the top quarter of wet/dry models in our catalogue, with 325 peak air watts and a 1-year warranty. It is a corded, 120 V wet dry vacuum in the middle of three near-identical Contractor Series models: the same cord, hose and tool-kit layout as its siblings, but with suction figures much closer to the 18-gallon model than to the 10-gallon one.

Shop-Vac 12 gallon 5.5 peak hp 9627106 specs

Spec	Value
Type	Corded wet/dry vacuum
Tank	12 gal (45.4 L)
Rated current	120 V, 11.6 A (no wattage published)
Peak air watts	325
Max airflow	105 CFM (2.97 m3/min)
Sealed pressure	70 in (17.4 kPa)
Cord	20 ft (6.1 m)
Hose	12 ft x 1.5 in Lock-On (3.66 m)
Also listed	SVX2 motor, rear blower port, tank drain, cord storage, tool storage basket
Weight, dimensions, noise	Not published for this item number

One reseller labels the 70 in figure as static pressure rather than water lift, so read it as a sealed-pressure rating at the hose. Like all of these ratings, it describes a best case with a clean filter and no extra hose resistance.

What the SVX2 label and the peak horsepower number mean

SVX2 appears in the product name and on the listings as the motor technology. The pages we checked do not explain what it changes mechanically, so the useful evidence is the numbers: 325 peak air watts and 105 CFM, against 175 and 95 on the 10-gallon sibling.

The 5.5 peak HP figure follows the convention Shop-Vac uses on its other Contractor pages, where it calls peak horsepower a lab-based comparison figure rather than the horsepower a motor sustains in normal use. Use it to rank Shop-Vac models against each other, and use air watts, CFM and sealed pressure when you compare with other brands.

Tank, suction and warranty in the wet/dry field

The tank is the headline: 45.4 L is in the top quarter of wet/dry tanks in our catalogue, where the median is 18.9 L. You empty it far less often than a typical unit.

Suction is respectable rather than outstanding. Its 325 peak air watts is above the wet/dry median of 250 W, but the 17.4 kPa sealed-suction figure sits just under the middle of the field, where the median is 17.65 kPa. Treat it as a mid-pack machine for pull at the hose.

The warranty is where it gives ground. A retailer lists 1 year industrial, which ranks in the bottom quarter of wet/dry models we track, where the median is 2 years. Shop-Vac's home-use limited lifetime warranty applies to consumer models and was not confirmed for this contractor item, so ask the seller before you assume it covers you.

Between the 10- and 18-gallon models

Spec	10 gal (9627006)	12 gal (9627106)	18 gal (9627306)
Peak air watts	175	325	335
Max airflow	95 CFM	105 CFM	110 CFM
Sealed pressure	55 in	70 in	72 in
Rated current	9.7 A	11.6 A	12 A
Tank	10 gal	12 gal	18 gal

The interesting comparison is with the 18-gallon model. It lists only 10 more peak air watts, 5 more CFM and 2 in more sealed pressure, so what you gain by stepping up is mostly six more gallons of tank, with a larger body to match. If you do not need that capacity, the 12-gallon model gives most of the published suction in the line. Against the 10-gallon model the gap is real: close to double the peak air watts for two extra gallons. The Shop-Vac line brand page lists the rest of the range.

In the box, and how sure we are of it

The listed kit is a 12 ft x 1.5 in Lock-On hose, two 1.5 in extension wands, a 14 in wet/dry floor nozzle, a 16 in crevice tool, a claw utility nozzle with an adaptor, a tool storage basket, an Ultra-Web cartridge filter, a foam sleeve and one 14 gallon high-efficiency disposable bag. The rear blower port lets you move the hose to it and blow debris out of tight spots, and cord storage helps with a 20 ft cord.

Treat these specs as approximate. No US page we could read lists the accessory kit and hose length, so those come from a Canadian reseller listing the same manufacturer part number (120 V). A US retailer lists a 1.5 in hose, which agrees. Wattage is not published, only the 11.6 A rating, and dimensions, weight, noise level and filter washability are all missing.

Who may want to look elsewhere

This model may suit garage and workshop owners and DIYers who want the stronger SVX2 suction figures without the biggest tank. The Shop-Vac Stainless Steel Wet/Dry Vacuum page covers its specs and live offers. Look at other models if you:

• need a cordless tool, since this is mains-only;
• need a HEPA-rated filter, because none is stated;
• want a model with a published weight or size, which this item lacks;
• are happy with lighter duty, where the smaller 10-gallon model may be enough.

Shop-Vac 12 gallon 5.5 peak HP 9627106: price and listing checks

With three near-identical Contractor models around, the safest check is the item number 9627106 plus the SVX2 label and a 12-gallon tank. Listings for the 10-gallon 9627006 or the 18-gallon 9627306 can look similar at a glance but differ in suction ratings and bag size.

On paper the kit is a 12 ft x 1.5 in Lock-On hose and the usual Contractor wands and floor nozzle, with a tool storage basket and a rear blower port. The warranty shown by one retailer is 1 year industrial. Shop-Vac's home-use limited lifetime warranty was not confirmed for this contractor item, so ask the seller before you count on it. Weight and dimensions are not published for this item number, so a listing that states them may be borrowing from another model.

The offers list is live, and what is shown can run from $225.13 up to $267.75 depending on kit and seller. Check each line against the same item number and accessory set.

Where to go next

Other Shop-Vac models in our catalogue include Shop-Vac 9627706 and 9627006 specs.

Tank volume and peak horsepower ratings are explained in peak horsepower explained. The Shop-Vac wet/dry vac models page groups the range by type.

Filter types, fit and care are covered in vacuum filter types and fit.