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Vacmaster Multi 20 PTO Review | 43 Data compared

Avg. price:~£80Suction pressure:18 kPaCapacity:20 LPower:1250 WNoise level:75.5 dBWeight:4.6 kg

Vacmaster Multi 20 PTO Review: Compare 43 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Wet-Dry Vacuums category and whether it is worth buying.

7.2

Overall score

Score
7.2/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of products in the Wet-Dry Vacuums category, based on technical analysis and user reviews.
When it matters
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Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 85% of models
Score components

80%

6.7

Technical score

20%

9.2

User score

â–²Better than 85% of wet-dry-vacuums
6.7

Technical score

Technical score
6.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Wet-Dry Vacuums category across these key areas: Performance, Battery, Design & Mobility, Filter & Accessories.
When it matters
When you want to compare products in the Wet-Dry Vacuums category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 69% of models
Score components

40%

6.4

Performance

22%

7.6

Design & Mobility

20%

8.6

Filter & Accessories

18%

4.0

Battery

â–²Better than 69% of wet-dry-vacuums
9.2

User score

User score
9.2/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Wet-Dry Vacuums category.
When it matters
When you want to know how products in the Wet-Dry Vacuums category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 94% of models
Score components

70%

9.0

User ratings

30%

9.5

Number of reviews

Based on 2,524 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
★Better than 94% of wet-dry-vacuums
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Technical Specifications of wet-dry vacuum Vacmaster Multi 20 PTO

Technical score
Technical score
6.7/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Wet-Dry Vacuums category across these key areas: Performance, Battery, Design & Mobility, Filter & Accessories.
When it matters
When you want to compare products in the Wet-Dry Vacuums category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 69% of models
Score components:

40%

6.4

Performance

22%

7.6

Design & Mobility

20%

8.6

Filter & Accessories

18%

4.0

Battery

6.7
User score
User score
9.2/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Wet-Dry Vacuums category.
When it matters
When you want to know how products in the Wet-Dry Vacuums category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 94% of models
Score components

70%

9.0

User ratings

30%

9.5

Number of reviews

Based on 2,524 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
9.2
Popularity
Popularity
9.5/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by products in the Wet-Dry Vacuums category.
When it matters
When you prefer products in the Wet-Dry Vacuums category that have been chosen and reviewed by many other buyers.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 85% of models
Popularity:
Vacmaster Multi 20 PTO has a popularity score of 9.5 points, which is higher than 85.2% of products in this category.
9.5
Value for money
Value for money
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the overall score of products in the Wet-Dry Vacuums category with their prices.
When it matters
When you are comparing products in the Wet-Dry Vacuums category and want a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 88% of models
Score components:

60%

7.2

Overall score

40%

10

Price

8.0
Power
1,250 W
Power
1,250 W
â–² Better than 67% of models
Market range: <220 W – >1.5k W
This wet-dry vacuum has a power output of 1,250 W, which is higher than that of 66.7% of wet-dry vacuums and the same as that of 7.5% of wet-dry vacuums.
Variable power
no
Variable power
no
â–¼ Worse than 35% of models
This wet-dry vacuum does not have adjustable suction power. This feature is present on 35% of wet-dry vacuums.
Capacity
20 L
Capacity
20 L
â–² Better than 58% of models
Market range: <0.7 L – >30 L
This wet-dry vacuum has a tank capacity of 20 L, which is larger than that of 57.9% of wet-dry vacuums and the same as that of 15.4% of wet-dry vacuums.
Noise level
75.5 dB
Noise level
75.5 dB
â–² Better than 55% of models
Market range: <70 dB – >80 dB
This wet-dry vacuum operates at a noise level of 75.5 dB, which is lower than that of 55.3% of wet-dry vacuums and the same as that of 0.5% of wet-dry vacuums.
Suction pressure
18 kPa
Suction pressure
18 kPa
â–¼ Worse than 49% of models
Market range: <11.5 kPa – >24 kPa
This wet-dry vacuum has a suction pressure of 18 kPa, which is higher than that of 35% of wet-dry vacuums and the same as that of 15.6% of wet-dry vacuums.
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Cordless
no
Cordless
no
â–¼ Worse than 30% of models
This wet-dry vacuum requires a power cord. This feature is present on 29.6% of wet-dry vacuums.
Battery type
N/A
Battery runtime
N/A
Charging time
N/A
Battery voltage
N/A
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Power cable length
4 m
Power cable length
4 m
â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
Market range: <3 m – >7.5 m
This wet-dry vacuum has a power cable measuring 4 m, which is shorter than that of 58.9% of wet-dry vacuums and the same length as that of 14.2% of wet-dry vacuums.
Operating radius
7.5 m
Operating radius
7.5 m
â–² Better than 54% of models
Market range: <4.5 m – >10 m
This wet-dry vacuum has an operating radius of 7.5 m, which is larger than that of 53.6% of wet-dry vacuums and the same as that of 5% of wet-dry vacuums.
Bagless
no
Bagless
no
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
This wet-dry vacuum uses a dust bag. This feature is present on 66.5% of wet-dry vacuums.
Tank material
plastic
Tank material
plastic
â–¼ Worse than 42% of models
This wet-dry vacuum uses plastic for its tank, which is less durable than the tank materials used by 41.6% of wet-dry vacuums and comparable in durability to those used by 58.4% of them.
Power cable holder
yes
Power cable holder
yes
â–² Better than 35% of models
This wet-dry vacuum has a holder for the power cord. This feature is present on 65.5% of wet-dry vacuums.
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N. of filters
3
N. of filters
3
â–² Better than 82% of models
Market range: <1 – >3
This wet-dry vacuum has 3 filters, more than 81.7% of wet-dry vacuums and the same number as 16.3% of wet-dry vacuums.
HEPA filter
yes
HEPA filter
yes
â–² Better than 58% of models
This wet-dry vacuum includes a HEPA filter. This feature is present on 41.9% of wet-dry vacuums.
Washable filter
yes
Washable filter
yes
â–² Better than 8% of models
This wet-dry vacuum includes a washable filter. This feature is present on 92% of wet-dry vacuums.
Automatic filter cleaning
no
Automatic filter cleaning
no
â–¼ Worse than 9% of models
This wet-dry vacuum does not have automatic filter cleaning. This feature is present on 9.4% of wet-dry vacuums.
Flexible hose
yes
Flexible hose
yes
â–² Better than 27% of models
This wet-dry vacuum includes a flexible hose. This feature is present on 72.9% of wet-dry vacuums.
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Vacmaster Multi 20 PTO vs the average wet-dry vacuum

246810TotalPerformanceBatteryDesign & MobilityFilter & Accessories
  • Includes a HEPA filter
    HEPA filter
    yes
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    This wet-dry vacuum includes a HEPA filter; the average wet-dry vacuum does not include a HEPA filter.
  • Power-tool socket
    Power tool socket
    yes
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    This wet-dry vacuum has a socket for power tools; the average wet-dry vacuum does not have a socket for power tools.
  • 1 more filters
    N. of filters
    3
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <1 – >3
    This wet-dry vacuum has more filters than the average wet-dry vacuum (3 vs 2).
    3 vs 2
  • Tank drain
    Drainage pipe
    yes
    â–² Better than 70% of models
    This wet-dry vacuum includes a drainage pipe; the average wet-dry vacuum does not include a drainage pipe.
  • 19.3% lighter
    Weight
    4.6 kg
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    Market range: <3.79 kg – >9.1 kg
    40% lighter: this wet-dry vacuum is lighter than the average wet-dry vacuum (4.6 kg vs 5.7 kg).
    4.6 kg vs 5.7 kg
  • 33.5% less external volume
    Volume
    49,011 cm³
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <41.2k cm³ – >109k cm³
    This wet-dry vacuum has a volume of 49011 cm³; the average wet-dry vacuum has a volume of 73724.2 cm³.
    49,011 cm³ vs 73,724.2 cm³
  • 5 L more tank capacity
    Capacity
    20 L
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    Market range: <0.7 L – >30 L
    This wet-dry vacuum has a tank capacity of 20 L; the average wet-dry vacuum has a tank capacity of 15 L.
    20 L vs 15 L
  • 100 W more motor power
    Power
    1,250 W
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <220 W – >1.5k W
    This wet-dry vacuum has a power output of 1250 W; the average wet-dry vacuum has a power output of 1150 W.
    1,250 W vs 1,150 W
  • 14.5% higher user score
    User score
    9.2/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Wet-Dry Vacuums category.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how products in the Wet-Dry Vacuums category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
    Score distribution
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    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Vacmaster Multi 20 PTO
    the average wet-dry vacuum
    Vacmaster Multi 20 PTO has a higher user score than the average wet-dry vacuum (9.16 vs 8.000).
    9.16 vs 8
  • 7.2% better value for money
    Vacmaster Multi 20 PTO offers better value for money than the average wet-dry vacuum (8.02 vs 7.5).
    8.02 vs 7.48
  • 45% more popular
    Vacmaster Multi 20 PTO is more popular than the average wet-dry vacuum (9.54 vs 6.6).
    9.54 vs 6.58
  • 62.5% cheaper
    Vacmaster Multi 20 PTO is cheaper than the average wet-dry vacuum (£80 vs £130).
    £80 vs £130
  • 5 L more tank capacity
    Capacity
    20 L
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    Market range: <0.7 L – >30 L
    This wet-dry vacuum has a tank capacity of 20 L; the average wet-dry vacuum has a tank capacity of 15 L.
    20 L vs 15 L
  • 100 W more motor power
    Power
    1,250 W
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <220 W – >1.5k W
    This wet-dry vacuum has a power output of 1250 W; the average wet-dry vacuum has a power output of 1150 W.
    1,250 W vs 1,150 W
  • 7.5 L/s more airflow
    Airflow
    50 L/s
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <25 L/s – >70 L/s
    This wet-dry vacuum delivers an airflow of 50 L/s; the average wet-dry vacuum delivers an airflow of 42.5 L/s.
    50 L/s vs 42.5 L/s
  • 0.5 dB less operating noise
    Noise level
    75.5 dB
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    Market range: <70 dB – >80 dB
    This wet-dry vacuum operates at a noise level of 75.5 dB; the average wet-dry vacuum operates at a noise level of 76 dB.
    75.5 dB vs 76 dB
  • Power-tool socket
    Power tool socket
    yes
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    This wet-dry vacuum has a socket for power tools; the average wet-dry vacuum does not have a socket for power tools.
  • 19.3% lighter
    Weight
    4.6 kg
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    Market range: <3.79 kg – >9.1 kg
    40% lighter: this wet-dry vacuum is lighter than the average wet-dry vacuum (4.6 kg vs 5.7 kg).
    4.6 kg vs 5.7 kg
  • 33.5% less external volume
    Volume
    49,011 cm³
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <41.2k cm³ – >109k cm³
    This wet-dry vacuum has a volume of 49011 cm³; the average wet-dry vacuum has a volume of 73724.2 cm³.
    49,011 cm³ vs 73,724.2 cm³
  • 0.37 m more hose length
    Suction hose length
    2.5 m
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    Market range: <1.5 m – >3 m
    This wet-dry vacuum has a suction hose length of 2.5 m; the average wet-dry vacuum has a suction hose length of 2.134 m.
    2.5 m vs 2.134 m
  • 0.3 m more operating radius
    Operating radius
    7.5 m
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    Market range: <4.5 m – >10 m
    This wet-dry vacuum has an operating radius of 7.5 m; the average wet-dry vacuum has an operating radius of 7.2 m.
    7.5 m vs 7.2 m
  • Includes a HEPA filter
    HEPA filter
    yes
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    This wet-dry vacuum includes a HEPA filter; the average wet-dry vacuum does not include a HEPA filter.
  • 1 more filters
    N. of filters
    3
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <1 – >3
    This wet-dry vacuum has more filters than the average wet-dry vacuum (3 vs 2).
    3 vs 2
  • Tank drain
    Drainage pipe
    yes
    â–² Better than 70% of models
    This wet-dry vacuum includes a drainage pipe; the average wet-dry vacuum does not include a drainage pipe.
  • No automatic full-tank shut-off
    Automatic shut-off when full
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    This wet-dry vacuum does not have automatic shut-off when the tank is full; the average wet-dry vacuum has automatic shut-off when the tank is full.
  • Requires collection bags
    Bagless
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    This wet-dry vacuum uses a dust bag; the average wet-dry vacuum is bagless.
  • 1 m less cable length
    Power cable length
    4 m
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <3 m – >7.5 m
    This wet-dry vacuum has a power cable measuring 4 m; the average wet-dry vacuum has a power cable measuring 5 m.
    4 m vs 5 m
  • No automatic full-tank shut-off
    Automatic shut-off when full
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    This wet-dry vacuum does not have automatic shut-off when the tank is full; the average wet-dry vacuum has automatic shut-off when the tank is full.
  • Requires collection bags
    Bagless
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    This wet-dry vacuum uses a dust bag; the average wet-dry vacuum is bagless.
  • 1 m less cable length
    Power cable length
    4 m
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <3 m – >7.5 m
    This wet-dry vacuum has a power cable measuring 4 m; the average wet-dry vacuum has a power cable measuring 5 m.
    4 m vs 5 m

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Reviews last updated: August 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about Vacmaster Multi 20 PTO

  • Excellent value for money as a budget-friendly DIY vacuum
  • Strong suction power from the 1250W bypass motor
  • Convenient power take-off (PTO) socket synchronizes effortlessly with power tools for dust extraction
  • Versatile bagged or bagless operation options depending on cleanup type
  • Useful integrated blower function for clearing debris or inflating items
  • Quick and straightforward assembly taking only a few minutes
  • Good assortment of included accessories and attachments

What we don't like about Vacmaster Multi 20 PTO

  • Dust bag can be awkward to fit around the cylinder and may not fill up completely
  • Plastic friction-fit extension tubes feel less premium than telescopic metal wands
  • The 4-meter power cord can feel a bit short, requiring extension leads for larger spaces
  • Switching between wet and dry modes requires manually changing filters

Verdict

The Vacmaster Multi 20 PTO is a corded wet-dry vacuum cleaner powered by a 1250W single-fan bypass motor that delivers 200 air watts of suction power, a 50 L/sec maximum airflow, and 18 kPa of vacuum pressure. Its main characteristics include an impact-resistant 20-litre polymer tank, a 4m power cable, a 2.5m quick-lock flexible hose providing a 7.5m working radius, and a dual-purpose exhaust port that converts the machine into a blower. The main pro of this model is its integrated 1740W power take-off (PTO) socket, which synchronizes the vacuum with connected power tools for automatic dust extraction during sanding or drilling. Additionally, it offers great versatility with support for both bagged and bagless operation, standard cartridge and foam filters, and a lightweight 4.6 kg chassis on four wide-stance caster wheels for high portability. However, notable cons include its relatively high operational noise level of 75.5 decibels and a rigid, slightly inflexible plastic suction hose that can restrict tight movements.

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